The Filipino-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association will leave for Tangerang, Indonesia on Monday, Sept. 15, with hopes of defending its 70-and-above division crown in the 34th ASEAN Seniors Basketball Tournament.
Leading and funding the squad are Rain or Shine co-team owner Terry Que and Ironcon Builders’ Jimi Lim, who have both vowed to extend the team’s reign in the tournament exclusively for players with Chinese heritage.
Their confidence received a boost with the addition of Danny Ching — a standout in various Fil-Chinese leagues during his prime — and former University of the East star Julio Cruz.
Also set to see action are Andrew Ongteco, James Chua, Alfonso Kaw, Edward Tio, Roberto Poblete, and Secinando Santos.
After settling for runner-up honors two years ago, FCVBA bounced back to win the championship last year in dominant fashion. They completed an unbeaten run capped by a 62-40 drubbing of Hatyai of Thailand.
This year, as in 2023, the FCVBA will only compete in one age category.
The Fil-Chinese seniors once held the reputation of being “untouchable” in the annual tournament, having ruled the 45-and-above, 50-and-above, 60-and-above, and 65-and-above divisions on numerous occasions.
