Pangasinan Heatwaves

The Pangasinan Heatwaves^[1] are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Pangasinan. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division. The team splits its home games between Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao and Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium in Rosales.^[2][3]

Pangasinan Heatwaves
2025 Pangasinan Heatwaves season
League	MPBL
Founded	February 7, 2024; 18 months ago (February 7, 2024)
History	Pangasinan Heatwaves (2024–present) (MPBL) Pangasinan Abono Reapers (2024–present) (PSL)
Arena	Calasiao Sports Complex Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium
Location	Calasiao, Pangasinan
Team colors
Main sponsor	Abono Partylist
Team manager	FJ Dylim
Head coach	Jerson Cabiltes

The team began play in the 2024 MPBL season as part of the league's Northern Luzon expansion. They also compete in the Pilipinas Super League under the name Pangasinan Abono Reapers.

The Heatwaves are the lone team based in the Ilocos Region and are one of three teams based in Northern Luzon, the other two being the Abra Solid North Weavers and Ilagan Isabela Cowboys

History

Background and founding

The province of Pangasinan has previously been involved in professional basketball in the country. For three seasons, the Pangasinan Presidents/Waves took part in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. The province also hosted the PBA All-Star Weekend in 2019, which was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex.^[4]

The team was first announced on January 17, 2024, when Alaminos mayor Bryan Celeste posted a tryout for the Pangasinan-based team.^[5] On February 7, 2024, the team formally signed as expansion team and was initially named the Pangasinan Heat. They are one of two expansion teams admitted for the MPBL's 2024 season, the other being the Abra Weavers.^[2] Former Bayambang mayor Cezar Quiambao was named as team owner.^[3] Jerson Cabiltes took on the role of head coach for their inaugural season coming off a two-year stint with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise. Cabiltes' presence also brought in players from the Rice Vanguards, such as Hesed Gabo and Michael Mabulac to go alongside ex-PBA cagers Ed Daquioag and Dennice Villamor.^[6]

First season

Their first game was played on April 6, 2024 as part of the season's opening gameday. In their inaugural game, the Heatwaves lost at home in an expansion battle against the Abra Weavers.^[7][8] Their first franchise win came on April 17 against the Bulacan Kuyas at Paco Arena while their first home win was achieved on April 27 against the Marikina Shoemasters.

Team identity

According to Quiambao, the name references the province's solar power supply and its aim to become the country's "Solar Capital".^[9][3]

Home venues

In 2024, the Heatwaves played all of their home games at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao, including that season's opening day. In 2025, the team began playing at Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium in Rosales.

Venue	Location	Capacity	2024	2025
Calasiao Sports Complex	Calasiao, Pangasinan	3,000	Y	TBA
Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium	Rosales, Pangasinan	N/A	N	Y

Personnel

Current roster

Pangasinan Heatwaves roster

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Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From G/F 1 Harvey Pagsanjan Emilio Aguinaldo F 3 Jay-R Taganas 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 1987–09–01 San Beda G/F 5 Vince Tolentino 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1993–08–27 Ateneo G 6 Ian Melencio 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1989–05–11 AIMS G 7 Joshua Fontanilla 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) UST F 8 Raymond Capin G 9 Hesed Gabo 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1992-03-21 Mapúa G 10 Ralph Robin 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Emilio Aguinaldo G 11 Mac Tallo 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1994–01–02 Southwestern 13 JR Cassi (HG) F 15 Jorey Napoles 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1993–11–27 TIP 17 Jerald Bautista F 19 Nat Cosejo 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Emilio Aguinaldo G/F 20 FJ Dylim F/C 23 Jay Collado 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) LSB F/C 28 Michael Mabulac 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 1991–10–31 José Rizal F 29 Michael Juico 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 140 lb (64 kg) 1989–09–24 San Sebastian F 33 King Gurtiza Emilio Aguinaldo F 36 Arth Bryan Celeste G/F 54 Bong Galanza 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992-12-21 UE G — Michael DiGregorio 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1991–12–12 McKendree F — Lervin Flores 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992–09–26 Arellano F — Vic Manuel 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) 1987–06–18 PSBA

Head coach Jerson Cabiltes Assistant coach(es) Noy Catalan Jun Marzan Joseph Guion Harold Ng Ariel Sison Jun Medina Bong Pineda Team consultant Marlou Aquino Legend (HG) Homegrown (FF) Filipino-foreigner (SGL) Special Guest Licensee (RS) Reserve player Injured Roster via Genius Sports Updated as of: March 4, 2025

Head coaches

Pangasinan Heatwaves head coaches
#	Name	Start	End	Achievements	Ref.
1	Jerson Cabiltes	2024	current	—

Notable players

MPBL All-Star Day

All-Star selections Hesed Gabo – 2024 Michael Juico – 2024

PBA players

Ex-PBA players Mac Baracael Hesed Gabo Michael Juico Michael Mabulac Dennice Villamor

Season-by-season records

	League champions
	Division champions
	Qualified for playoffs
	Best regular season record

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

Season	Regular season							Playoffs
	Division	Finish	GP	W	L	PCT	GB	Stage	Results
Pangasinan Heatwaves
2024	North	11th	28	12	16	.429	14	Did not qualify
2025	TBA	To be determined						To be determined
All-time regular season record			28	12	16	.429		0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record			0	0	0	–		0 finals appearances
All-time overall record			28	12	16	.429		0 championships

Pilipinas Super League

Season	Regular season						Playoffs
	Finish	GP	W	L	PCT	GB	Stage	Results
Pangasinan Abono Reapers
2024–25 President's Cup	4th	10	8	2	.800	1	Quarterfinals 1 Quarterfinals 2 Semifinals	won vs. Pureblends, 1–0 won vs. Biñan, 1–0 lost vs. Caloocan, 1–2
All-time regular season record		10	8	2	.800		1 playoff appearance
All-time playoff record		5	3	2	.600		0 finals appearances
All-time overall record		15	11	4	.733		0 championships