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Biñan Tatak Gel
2024 Biñan Tatak Gel season
LeagueMPBL (2018–present)
PSL (2023–present)
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
HistoryLaguna Heroes
2018–2019, 2021–2022
Biñan City Heroes
2019
Biñan City Luxxe White
2019–2020
Laguna Krah Asia
2023
Biñan Tatak Gel
2023–present
ArenaAlonte Sports Arena
LocationBiñan, Laguna
Team colors     
Main sponsorBeast Motorcycle Tires
GameX Sports
Head coachBoyet Fernandez
OwnershipMonching Talisayon
Angelo Alonte

The Biñan Tatak Gel is a Filipino professional basketball team based in Biñan, Laguna. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of five teams based in the Calabarzon region and play their home games at Alonte Sports Arena.

The team began play during the 2018–19 season as the Laguna Heroes.[1][2] The original name references the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal, who was born in Calamba. The team has also played in the Pilipinas Super League.

Biñan Tatak Gel is a name that is shared with multiple Biñan-based teams in the grassroots level, including its volleyball counterpart in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. The moniker itself is a nod to the city's vice mayor, Angelo "Gel" Alonte.[3]

The Laguna/Biñan-based franchise also holds the longest-ever playoff drought in the MPBL, having missed the playoffs for four seasons from 2019 to 2023 before clinching a spot in 2024.

History

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2018–2023: Original franchise

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The Laguna Heroes joined the MPBL as one of sixteen expansion teams for the 2018–19 season. The team finished with a 10-15 record, finishing ninth in the South Division.

For the 2019–20 season, the team was renamed as the BIñan City Krah Heroes and later as Biñan City Luxxe White. The team finished in tenth with a 12-18 record, matching their winning percentage from last season.

Entering the 2021 Invitational, the team was renamed as Laguna Heroes Krah Asia, bringing back the team's old name. In the Invitational, the team lost in all of their group stage games. In the 2022 season, the team only won three of their 21 games, giving them the second-worst record in the division and third-worst in the league.

In 2023, the team was renamed to Laguna Krah Asia.

2023–present: Current franchise

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In November 2023, a new team under the name Biñan Tatak Gel joined the Pilipinas Super League during the Pilipinas Super League for the 2023–24 President's Cup. The team is mainly composed of the former Imus SV Squad organization alongside members of the departing Pasig City MCW Sports team, including head coach Boyet Fernandez. With a 17–1 record, Biñan held the top seed that season. Despite making through the first two rounds, Biñan would eventually lose to the eventual champion Quezon Titans in the semifinals.

As the 2024 MPBL season began, the Tatak Gel team took over the Krah Asia's spot as Laguna's MPBL representatives.

Current roster

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Biñan Tatak Gel roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 0 Raymundo, Pamboy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1989–05–30 San Sebastian
F/C 3 Hayes, Marvin 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1986–05–13 José Rizal
G 5 Mallari, Jeymark
G/F 7 Peñaredondo, Joseph 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) St. Clare
F 8 Lopez, Nathaniel
F 9 Canaleta, KG 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1982–02–12 UE
G/F 10 Actub, Poypoy
G/F 11 Grey, Jonathan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992–01–13 St. Benilde
G/F 12 Chan, Tyron 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
G 13 Helterbrand, Jayjay 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 1976–10–14 Kentucky State
F 14 Cuntapay, Dami
F/C 15 Pingris, Marc 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1981–10–16 PSBA
G/F 17 Cardona, Mark 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1981–11–13 De La Salle
G/F 18 Maestre, Michael 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
G/F 22 Lastimosa, Carlo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 182 lb (83 kg) 1990–09–03 St. Benilde
F 23 Nimes, Josan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–05–11 Mapúa
F 24 Hallare, Junjie 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) St. Clare
F/C 25 Decano, Aron
G/F 26 Estrada, John Sherick
G 27 Manalang, Robbie 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 1993–02–27 Adamson
F 29 Peralta, Tonton
F 30 Peter, Afaro
F/C 31 Gimpayan, Jaymar 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Lyceum
G/F 44 Sual, Ryan
G/F 51 Baetiong, Alvin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 1996–01–26 Lyceum
G/F 77 Pido, JJ
G 88 Rocacurva, Kenny Roger 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
F/C 91 Gaco, Jerwin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1981–01–17 De La Salle
F – Galang, Megan
Head coach
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches

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# Name Term Ref.
1 Alexander Angeles 2018
2 Nath Gregorio 2018–19
3 Alexander Angeles 2019
4 Denok Miranda 2019–20
5 Victor Escudero 2021
5 Nath Gregorio 2022–2023
6 Boyet Fernandez 2024

Notable players

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Individual award winners

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MPBL All-Star Day

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PBA players

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Season-by-season records

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League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

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Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Laguna Heroes
2018–19
Datu Cup		 South 9th 25 10 15 .400 10 Did not qualify
Biñan City Luxxe White
2019–20
Lakan Season		 South 10th 30 12 18 .400 14 Did not qualify
Laguna Heroes
2022 South 10th 21 3 18 .143 15 Did not qualify
Laguna Krah Asia
2023 South 13th 27 4 23 .148 18.5 Did not qualify
Biñan Tatak Gel
2024 South 3rd 28 20 8 .714 1 Division quarterfinals lost vs. South Cotabato, 1–2
All-time regular season record 131 49 82 .374 1 playoff appearance
All-time playoff record 3 1 2 .333 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 134 50 84 .373 0 championships

Pilipinas Super League

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Season Regular season Playoffs
Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Biñan Tatak Gel
2023–24
President's Cup		 1st 18 17 1 .944 — First round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals		 won vs. RCP–Shawarma Shack, 1–0
won vs. Muntinlupa, 1–0
lost vs. Quezon, 0–2
All-time regular season record 18 17 1 .944 1 playoff appearance
All-time playoff record 4 2 2 .500 0 Finals appearances
All-time overall record 22 19 3 .864 0 championships

References

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  1. ^ Joble, Rey. "Laguna 2nd expansion squad to join MPBL; San Juan, Makati next in line". FoxSports. Archived from the original on April 6, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  2. ^ "Laguna, Pasig newest expansion teams of MPBL". Rappler. April 5, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Actor Ronnie Alonte to suit up for Biñan Tatak Gel in MPBL". Fastbreak. March 7, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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