NBTC Philippines

08/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐄! 🎂

Wishing you more birthdays to come and thank you for all you have done for Philippine basketball!

Your NBTC family loves you!

07/08/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 1️⃣7️⃣ 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

The Road to begins anew.

28/07/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 🙏

The NBTC family mourns the passing of coach Benjamin "Benny" Soriano.

Coach Benny was one of the pioneer NBTC program partners, advancing the noble cause in his home province Tarlac and paving the way for aspiring Tarlaqueño basketball players to be discovered in Metro Manila.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and supporters.

We pray for the eternal repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

19/07/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐎 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍 🙏

The NBTC family mourns the untimely passing of alumnus JV Gallego.

JV represented Chiang Kai Shek College and led the Dragons to the national title in 2014 where he was named as the Most Outstanding Player. He was also an All-Star in 2015.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and supporters. We pray for comfort and strength in this difficult time.

We pray for the eternal repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

📸 SPIN.ph

24/06/2026

It was truly an honor to have had you as part of the NBTC family. From the very beginning, you shone like a newborn star—full of promise, passion, and limitless potential.

It’s heartbreaking that your journey had to end far too soon. Though your time with us was brief, the memories you created and the lives you touched will remain with us forever.

You will always be a part of the NBTC family. Rest in peace, MVP #2 . Your light will never fade. 🕊️🏀

Keeping the legacy alive! 🕊️🏀

A framed NBTC All-Star jersey was officially received from the NBTC family, specifically from Tita Marissa and Coach Eric, honoring the late MVP Bobet Baterbonia. Ang touching gesture na ito ay personal na dinala at inihatid para sa pamilya ni Bobet sa Talacogon.

Hindi malilimutan ang pagmamahal na patuloy ninyong ipinapakita para sa ating kapatid at MVP. Maraming salamat, NBTC Family! 🙏

📸: Coach Jess

08/06/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐎 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍 🙏

The NBTC family mourns the untimely passing of alumnus Rene Baterbonia.

Rene, who represented Off-Campus Residences of Davao City, was a member of the 2026 Mindanao Regional Mythical Team and was named as an NBTC All-Star this year.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and supporters. We pray for comfort and strength in this difficult time.

We pray for the eternal repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.

08/06/2026

Rest in peace 🙏🏻

Baterbonia, 19, and Adili drown during an Ateneo team building in Aurora

05/05/2026

Did you miss him? Watch our NBTC Training Director Alex Compton as he sits down with Ms Luchi Cruz-Valdes and talks about how he got to the Philippines and his love for the country, the people and the culture, and of course, the craziness for basketball.

2 likes. "Alex Compton: Swak Sa Akin ang Kulturang Pinoy"

01/05/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐁𝐓𝐂 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐂 𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

NAGA is stepping up to the plate as the hosts for the 2027 NBTC South Luzon Regional Championship, with the hopes of revitalizing grassroots basketball in the Bicol Region.

“I think it's about time we have this program for the Bicol Region,” said NBTC program director Eric Altamirano during the launch on Friday at Buffalo's Wings N Things MAAX. “I’m delighted to have this leadership for Region 5. Launching a program is completely different from sustaining it and the challenge is not just how we start but how we continue and sustain it."

Longtime commissioner Allan Augusto is leading the Bicol Basketball Training Center as its area head and will be supported by program partners Pablo Roel and Tyrone Paul Weber.

“Masakit kasi sa part naming mga sports league sa Region 5 na pagdating sa South Luzon [Regional Championship], hindi na tayo manalo. Paano tayo makakarating ng National Finals at ano ba yung lunas sa problema? Nakita natin na kailangan magkaroon sa sustainability ng program," said Augusto.

Working with them are local commissioners Roland Jarque for Albay, John Salvador and Al Francis Requinta of Camarines Sur, Fidel Vegim of Catanduanes, Agustin Polo of Sorsogon, and Hurley Cleofe of Masbate, as well as consultant Bob De Vera, media partner Joe Osabal, technical head Johannes Guerrero, assistant technical head Nobert Hayag, and technical consultant Emman Faraon as consultants.

Naga College Foundation was the last Bicolano team to reach the National Finals back in 2024, with the Tigers proudly representing Albay.

Bicol Basketball Training Center is also hopeful to produce the next Justin Arana, a native of Daet, Camarines Norte, as the group laid out a year-long plan to keep the basketball community in the region vibrant in the leadup to the 17th season of the Philippine national 19-under championship next year.

21/04/2026

Train Like A Champion with Coach Carlos!

Sign up now using the QR code and be one of the participants in this clinic experience where you can learn directly from Coach Carlos through interactive drills and activities.

This event will take place on May 3, 2026 at SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall, with registration starting at 11:00 AM.

The event will also launch the book “Coach Carlos S.T.A.R.S. – Move Like the Animals”, to inspire the youth through basketball and positive values, and strengthen community engagement through sports. 🏀