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  • PBA Finals MVP Trophy etches Ramon Fernandez’s legacy in every detail

    PBA Finals MVP Trophy etches Ramon Fernandez’s legacy in every detail

    When the PBA Press Corps decided to give its Finals MVP trophy a name, it didn’t settle for symbolism alone—it chose to tell a story through design. 

     

    The newly minted Ramon Fernandez Trophy, set to be awarded to the Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals MVP, turns the career of one of the league’s greatest icons into a physical tribute measured in inches, curves, and proportions.

     

    Every element of the trophy reflects Fernandez’s unparalleled run in Asia’s first professional basketball league. 

     

    His image anchors the centerpiece, while the dimensions quietly echo the milestones that defined a two-decade career. Standing 19 inches tall with a four-inch base, the trophy honors Fernandez’s record 19 PBA championships and his distinction as the league’s first four-time MVP.

     

    The figure of Fernandez rises 15 inches from the base, a nod to his 15th PBA season—one that ended with a historic 1989 Grand Slam for San Miguel Beer.  

     

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    Even the base carries layered meaning: a 19-inch circumference referencing the jersey number he wore during the latter half of his career with Tanduay, Purefoods, and San Miguel, and a 6.04-inch diameter marking his 6-foot-4 playing height.

     

    The concept was shaped and finalized by current PBA Press Corps officers, with PBA head of statistics Fidel Mangonon III translating Fernandez’s legacy into precise design specifications.

     

    Raymundo’s Awards, long known for its craftsmanship, was tapped to bring the vision to life.

     

    Fernandez himself gave his blessing to lend his name to the award, adding gravitas to a Finals MVP honor that dates back to the 1996 All-Filipino Cup. Known as “El Presidente,” the Hall of Famer is expected to arrive this week to personally present the trophy alongside the Press Corps once the San Miguel–TNT title series concludes.

     

    As a final gesture of recognition, the PBA sportswriters will also present Fernandez with a replica of the trophy—an acknowledgment that only after he receives it will the Ramon Fernandez Trophy be officially unveiled, completing a tribute that blends history, design, and legacy into one enduring symbol.

     

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  • Dwight Ramos makes the most of B.LEAGUE All-Star Weekend on and off the court

    Dwight Ramos makes the most of B.LEAGUE All-Star Weekend on and off the court

    For Dwight Ramos, the 2026 B.LEAGUE All-Star Weekend was never just about basketball. The Levanga Hokkaido standout treated the league’s midseason showcase as a chance to immerse himself deeper into Japan, balancing highlight-reel moments on the court with a rare cultural journey off it.

     

    Through the league’s Budo Tour, Ramos stepped into the world of traditional Japanese martial arts, experiencing Kendo, Judo, and Karate not merely as physical disciplines, but as windows into the country’s philosophy of mindfulness, discipline, and perseverance.

     

     It was a stark contrast from the fast pace of professional hoops, yet one that offered its own kind of rhythm and reset.

     

    A standout stop came in Nagasaki, where Ramos joined local youth for a Samurai Spirit Kendo session, trading sneakers for armor and learning firsthand the focus and respect embedded in the centuries-old practice. 

     

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    Rather than treating it as a novelty, Ramos leaned into the experience, soaking in the lessons that mirrored the mental demands of elite sport.

     

    That refreshed mindset carried over once the ball went back up. In the finale of the Asia Cross Tournament — a new wrinkle in the B.LEAGUE All-Star format — Ramos delivered the defining moment, drilling a game-winning three to lift the Asia All-Stars to a razor-thin 30-29 victory over B2 Selected.

     

    The weekend encapsulated Ramos’ growth as both a player and an international pro. With Levanga Hokkaido sitting at 23-7, the Filipino guard continues to be a steady force, averaging 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.

     

     But in between jump shots and buzzer-beaters, Ramos proved that sometimes the biggest wins come from embracing the journey beyond the game.

     

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