| Filmanbank Bankers | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Dissolved | 1980 |
| Company | Filipinas Manufacturers Bank |
| Head coach | Lauro Mumar |
| Ownership | Ricardo Dante |
| Championships | None 1 Finals Appearances |
The Filmanbank Bankers were a professional basketball team which played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Their franchise is owned by the Filipinas Manufacturers Bank (Filmanbank).
History
In 1978, the Filipinas Manufacturers Bank (Filmanbank) of Ricardo Silverio purchased the franchise of a team branded after 7 Up in the adopting the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The 7-Up franchise was owned by the Seven-Up Bottling Company of the Philippines associated with the Syjuco group. It is the first-ever instance of a franchise being bought in the history of the PBA.[1]
The new owners renamed the team "Filmanbank Bankers".[2] Most of 7-Up's roster including its head coach Lauro Mumar was retained.[1]
Mumar went on to lead the team in the finals of the 1978 PBA First Conference where it lost to its sister team, the Toyota Tamaraws.[3][4]
After two seasons, the Filamnbank franchise was bought construction magnate Rodolfo Cuenca and was renamed the Galleon Shippers in 1980.[1][5]
Season-by-season records
| Legend |
|---|
| Champion
Runner-up Third place |
| Season | Conference | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | All-Filipino Conference | Lost to Toyota Tamaraws |
| Open Conference | ||
| Invitational Championship | ||
| 1979 | All-Filipino Conference | |
| Open Conference | ||
| Invitational Championship |
Notable players
- Jacinto Chua[1]
- Alfredo Enriquez[6]
- Lawrence Mumar[1]
- Jimmy Mariano[7]
- Adriano Papa Jr.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e Leongson, Randolph (July 17, 2020). "Filmanbank is first PBA team sold; Barako the last one. Is Blackwater next?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "47 interesting trivia about the PBA". ESPN.com. April 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Tagle, Tito (December 27, 1990). "Bay, Goodbye". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Angeles, Manny (December 21, 1990). "Mumar: Home is 'Fox' at 66". Manila Standard. p. 31. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "Farewell, Nic Jorge". Philippine Basketball Association. June 13, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin. (January 6, 2014). "PBA pioneer still loyal to the game". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Cruz, Gerry (March 22, 1987). "Stars of yesteryear: Where are they now?". Manila Standard. p. 11. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
