PDBL
2006-2008
Philippine Deaf Basketball League

 

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October 26 - December 14, 2008
at the Makati Coliseum
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November 28, 2008
Ricass Basketball Court, Magtanggol St., Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila
6:00 P.M. - Dragon Knights Vs. Predators
8:00 P.M. - Paman Vs. Snipers
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Carmona Sports Complex, A.P. Reyes St., cor. PRC (Sta. Ana Park), Makati City
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GAME FINAL
October 26, 2008
Saints 75 - Happee 67
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November 14, 2008
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Philippine Deaf Basketball League opening game


First for the league's third season

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 16:19:59

The Philippine Deaf Basketball League (PDBL) recently opened its third season with a game between the Laguna Hapee Team and the College of Saint Benilde Saints, which was held at the Makati Coliseum on October 26.

After a close game, the Saints came out on top, 72-67. One of the referees, who came from the Basketball Association of the Philippines, commented it was "like a championship game."

About the PDBL
The PDBL was formed in 2006 by Camilo Mendez, who is currently the league's chairman. Today, there are nine teams from Metro Manila and nearby areas that are competing in the league. Mendez is hoping that more teams will join the league in the future.

The league is in the process of training persons who are deaf to become basketball referees, so as to provide them with a livelihood. Also, they are working on a sports league exclusively for persons who are deaf. Other sports will include badminton, bowling, table tennis, billiards, and chess.

PDBL's third season will run until December 7, 2008, with games held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The ceremonial tip-off. ©withnews

Cabrera of the Saints tries to make a basket. ©withnews

Santillan of the Saints shoots from beyond the arc. ©withnews

Waiting for the rebound. ©withnews

Punzalan drives to the hoop. ©withnews

Fighting for ball possession. ©withnews

Driving to the basket. ©withnews

Looking for his teammates. ©withnews

Santillan is guarded by a player from the Laguna Hapee Team. ©withnews

The Laguna Team bench at halftime. ©withnews

A free throw attempt from Pineda of Laguna. ©withnews

Pineda from the Laguna team going for a lay-up. ©withnews

Another free throw attempt. ©withnews

Rushing to the basket. ©withnews

The men watch as the ball goes through the net. ©withnews
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