2-in-1 PBA Press Corps Awards Night on TV5

THE Philippine Basketball Association Press Corps (PBAPC) holds a two-in-one Awards Night on March 7 to honor the outstanding performers of the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

The 2019 ceremony was shuttered by the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting the PBAPC to hold the double celebration at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.

The awards ceremony will be held online. The 45th season in 2020 was shortened because of the pandemic with the PBA forced to hold only one conference, the Philippine Cup, inside bubble facilities in Clark.

To be given out for the 2020 season are the Outstanding Coach of the Bubble, Mr. Executive, President’s Award, Mr. Quality Minutes, Scoring Champion, All-rookie Team, Game of the Bubble, Top Bubble D-fender and All Bubble D-fenders.

They will share the stages with the 2019 Awardees led by San Miguel Beer’s Leo Austria, who will hoist the Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy.

Joining Austria in the honor roll are PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas (Danny Floro Executive of the Year), Bulakan Mayor and former league MVP Vergel Meneses (President’s Award), Sean Anthony (Defensive Player of the Year), Terrence Romeo (Mr. Quality Minutes), June Mar Fajardo (Order of Merit) and CJ Perez (Scoring Champion).

Completing the 2019 batch of honorees are Northport-nlex (Game of the Season); as well as CJ Perez, Robert Bolick, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., Javee Mocon, and Abu Tratter for the All-rookie Team; and Kiefer Ravena, Christian Standhardinger, Beau Belga, Vic Manuel, Arwind Santos, and coach Yeng Guiao for the All-interview Team; PBA D-league Finals MVP Thirdy Ravena (Aspirants’ Cup) and Hased Gabo (Foundation Cup).