Nic Cabanero and Biñan Tatak Gel showed no mercy as they dismantled the undermanned Iloilo United Royals, 114-64, on Tuesday at the One Arena in Cainta, extending their winning streak in the MPBL 2026 Season.
Biñan wasted no time asserting control, with homegrown standout John Barba leading the charge with 16 points and 3 rebounds.
Michael Mabulac added 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Nic Cabanero delivered 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in a balanced offensive showing.
Jonah Jacob chipped in 13 points and 4 rebounds, and Pamboy Raymundo contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists as all players on the roster got on the board in the blowout win.
Iloilo, forced to compete with just six players, slid to 2-9 despite the efforts of Carl Sumalacay, who finished with 25 points and 2 rebounds.
Dan Sara posted 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jasper Longalong added 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Earlier, the Batangas City Tanduay Athletics survived a gritty test from the Mindoro Tamaraws, 77-71, to stretch their winning run to six games.
Ino Comboy, a former Tamaraw, paced Batangas with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, while Kraniel Viloria supplied 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
Abdul Sawat added 10 points and 3 rebounds for Batangas, which improved to an 8-2 record.
Marion Magat tried to keep Mindoro in the fight, finishing with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Bambam Gamalinda contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals, but the Tamaraws dropped to 5-5 after the narrow defeat.
