Bulacan Kuyas

Bulacan Kuyas
2026 Bulacan Kuyas season
Bulacan Kuyas logo
DivisionNorth Division
LeagueMPBL
Founded2017 (2017)
HistoryBulacan Kuyas
2018–present
ArenaBulacan Capitol Gymnasium
Malolos Sports and Convention Center
Baliwag Star Arena
Victory Coliseum
LocationBulacan
Team colors     
Head coachAllan Salangsang

The Bulacan Kuyas are a Filipino professional basketball team based in Baliwag, Bulacan. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division. The team most recently played its home games at Baliwag Star Arena.

The Kuyas were founded as one of the MPBL's charter teams in its inaugural season and are currently one of four teams based in Central Luzon. The team took a leave of absence from the league in 2022 before returning the following season. They have also taken part in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.

History

Founding

The Bulacan Kuyas are among the ten charter teams featured in the inaugural season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. They were also the champions of the pre-season tournament the league held prior to the season.[1] Throughout the 2018 season, the team played their home games at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos. The team inked a partnership with the Ligo Sardines for the 2018 season.[2]

2018–2021: The Taganas era

In their first season, Bulacan were one of three teams with a 6–3 record and claimed the second seed with a tiebreaker on point differential. The team, however, would fall in an upset against the Panañaque Patriots in the Quarterfinals.

Entering the 2018–19 season, the team signed a deal with Mighty Sports to become the team's new major sponsor.[3][4] The team once again made the playoffs, but once again lost in the First Round to the Manila Stars. Then in the 2019–20 season, they made the playoffs for the third straight season, but lost to the Makati Super Crunch. After competing in the 2021 Invitational, the team opted out of the 2022 season.

2023–present: Return and sudden decline

The team would make a return in 2023. Since then, the team has failed to return to their amateur era form. After starting the 2023 season 6–4, the team went on to win only one out of their remaining 18 games to finish the season 7–21. In 2024, the Kuyas only won two games out of 28 and ended up as the worst team in the North Division that season.

Team identity

The team is named after former Bulacan First District Representative Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado, whose nickname is "Kuya". He served as the team's owner and backer during its foundation.

During the team's first three seasons, it used a color scheme that primarily revolves around the color pink, with purple or blue-green as the secondary color. When the team returned in 2023, the primary color was switched to green.

Home venues

Most of the Bulacan Kuyas' home games are played at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium alongside secondary venues Baliwag Star Arena and Malolos Sports and Convention Center. In 2023, the team played all of their home games at Baliwag Star Arena.

In 2026, the team returned to play their home games in Malolos and Baliwag.

On May 15, 2026, the team played its home game at the Victory Coliseum in San Rafael.

Venue Location 2018 2018–19 2019–20 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium Malolos, Bulacan Green tick Green tick Green tick DNP Red X Red X Red X Red X
Malolos Sports and Convention Center Malolos, Bulacan Red X Red X Green tick Red X Red X Red X Green tick
Baliwag Star Arena Baliwag, Bulacan Red X Green tick Green tick Green tick Red X Red X Green tick
Victory Coliseum San Rafael, Bulacan Red X Red X Red X Red X Red X Red X Green tick

Current roster

Bulacan Kuyas roster
Players Coaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
G 1 Mart Barrera 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) José Rizal
G 2 Joseph Barredo 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) RTU
G 3 CJ Ibe (HG) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) RTU
G 4 Jeff Lorenzo 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) De La Salle Araneta
G 5 Joshua Moralejo 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 2000–04–20 Lyceum
G 6 Kyle Salen STI
G 7 William Sy 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 2002–12–22 Lyceum
G 8 Penny Limpo (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
G 10 Airohn Paul Acop (HG) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 2000-07-31 BSAU
F 11 Kenneth Castillo (HG) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 2003-06-26 LCCM
G 13 Andrei Acop (HG) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 2002-06-02 Arellano
F 15 Vince Sarmiento 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 2002-04-08 José Rizal
F 16 Jerick Sumampong (HG) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Mapúa
G 19 Jose Gabriel Espinosa (HG) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Bulacan State
C 20 Kent Montalvo (HG) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Bulacan State
F 21 Jeremy Cruz (HG) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) UE
G 23 JP Magalong (FF) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1999-09-03 St. Clare
G 24 Marz Rupinta (HG) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Bulacan State
G 25 Herrald Benedictos (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Bulacan State
G 26 Jonathan Medina 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) José Rizal
F/C 31 Marj De Leon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) José Rizal
F 35 Eugene Gonzales 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Letran
F 44 Jaspher Delos Reyes (HG) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) DLSU–Dasma
G/F 66 Mico Dizon (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
F/C 73 Gyllien Esguerra 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) José Rizal
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Pao Pagkalinawan
  • Jervi Glorioso
  • Rafong Tumale
  • Char Lee
  • Jeromy Noarin
  • Terence Reyes
  • Jhonn Rivera
  • Joshua Benedick Tan
Team manager
  • Rolly Barredo
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Injured Injured
Updated as of: June 22, 2026

Head coaches

Bulacan Kuyas head coaches
# Name Start End Achievements Ref.
1Ogie Gumatay 20182018 —
2Chris Baluyot 20182018 —
3Britt Reroma 20182019 —
4Kerwin McCoy 20192021 —
5Ralph Emerson Rivera 20212021 —
6Alvin Grey 20232023 —
7Jerry Codiñera 20232023 —
8Joseph Mabagos 20232023 —
9Jonathan Reyes 20242024 —
10Elgin Espina 20252025 —
11Terence Reyes 20252025 —
12Allan Salangsang 2026current —

Notable players

MPBL All-Star Day

PBA players

Season-by-season records

Note: Statistics are correct as of the end of the 2025 MPBL season.

League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record
Season League Division Regular season Playoffs
Finish Played Wins Losses Win % GB Round Results
Bulacan Kuyas
2018
Rajah Cup		 MPBL— 2nd963.6672 Quarterfinals lost vs. Parañaque, 1–2
2018–19
Datu Cup		 MPBLNorth 5th251411.5609 Division quarterfinals lost vs. Manila, 0–2
2019–20
Lakan Season		 MPBLNorth 6th301911.6337 Division quarterfinals lost vs. Makati, 0–2
Did not participate in 2022
2023 MPBLNorth 12th28721.25019 Did not qualify
2024 MPBLNorth 14th28226.07114
2025 MPBLNorth 15th29326.10325
2026 MPBLNorth Ongoing season Currently in playoff contention
Regular season record 15251101.336 3 playoff appearances
Playoff record 716.143 0 finals appearances
Cumulative record 15952107.327 0 championships

References

  1. ↑ "Bulacan, Quezon City prevail in MPBL". Manila Bulletin. February 1, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Bulacan Kuyas inks partnership with Ligo Sardines". Ligo Brand Philippines. January 24, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Mighty Sports back on mainstream cage scene via MPBL's Bulacan Kuyas". FOX Sports Philippines. June 17, 2018. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Might Sports Re-Emerges in the MPBL". Mighty Sports. June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
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