Professor Alexander Gatchalian was formally introduced as the new chairman for the 2013 season of the Filipino Basketball League.

Gatchalian, who is a professor in agriculture at the Palau Community College (PCC), was introduced by officials from the defending champion FR Spoilers to the team managers, coaches and representatives during their meeting at the FR Construction office Monday night.

Gatchalian will lead the officers for this year’s season of the FBL, which is tentative to tip off on March 10 at the Palau National gym. He will be joined by Engr. Lovella Barido as vice chair, Robby Lim as treasurer and Marchelle Dancel as secretary.

Comprising the members of the committee are Franklyn Merico, Reynaldo Carbonel, Boie Castaneda, Rey Fortas, Judian Gahaton, Arsie Sumampong and Bhoey Gopez with Jun dela Cruz, Bobbie Pineda and Ben Asuncion as advisers.

It was also agreed upon during the meeting that interested teams for this year’s season have until February 3, 2 p.m. to submit their team line up and $100 initial fee. Aside from the submission of team line up, team managers, coaches and representatives will convene to amend some provisions on the guidelines and bylaws of the league. The meeting will be held at the Bethlehem Park.

For more information call Alex Gatchalian at 778-0993 or Jun dela Cruz at 778-2344. The Filipino Basketball League under the supervision of the Palau Basketball Federation (PBF).  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)