DF Bulacan Republicans

The Damayang Filipino Bulacan Republicans, also known as the DF Bulacan Republicans, are a professional basketball team based in Bulacan which plays in the Philippine National Basketball League (NBL).

DF Bulacan Republicans
DF Bulacan Republicans logo
LeagueNBL
Founded2021
ArenaBulacan Capitol Gymnasium
LocationMalolos, Bulacan

The Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos serves as the home venue of the Republicans.[1]

History

The DF Bulacan Republicans, a team intended to compete in the National Basketball League (NBL), were launched in early 2021 by team owners Daniel Fernando and Romy Cardenas[2][3] Fernando, also the incumbent governor of the Bulacan at the time, clarified that the team is not under the supervision of the provincial government.[1] Bulacan was last represented in the NBL by the Bulacan Makabayan which played in the 2018 season.[4][1]

The Republican made their NBL debut in the 2021 season.[5]

References
  1. Silverio, Frederick (July 15, 2021). "Bulacan gears up for NBL Season 4". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  2. "Fernando, Cardenas launch Bulacan Republicans for NBL season 4, open for try out". Bulacan Official Website. Bulacan Provincial Public Affairs Office. March 1, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. Velez, Freddie (March 2, 2021). "Bulacan Republicans hold tryout". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  4. From the wires (September 12, 2018). "Parañaque defends home court vs CamSur to gain share of NBL lead". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  5. "Bulacan DF cruises to solo lead as Quezon routs Zamboanga in NBL debut". Tiebreaker Times. July 24, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
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