The TnT Barako defeated Megastress Gray, 85-75, while Corrtech Dark Blue overshadowed San Guillermo Yellow, 94-92, in the main game.
In the exhibition game that was among the opening day highlights, Tommy & Tony outsmarted the CABA Selection via a close 111-108 decision.
Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael L. Rama topped Tommy & Tony with 35 points spiked with five triples.
The presence of former commercial standouts and erstwhile college varsity players in the likes of Jun Cabanca, Rene Toring and Jumel Sable added depth to Tommy & Tony's workforce.
The scores
First game
TnT Barako (85) - Orquez 26, Quijano 17, Baclay 13, Saladaga 7, Tano 6, Cabezas 6, Dayondon 3, Yosores 3, Piloton 2, Rapuela 2
Megastress (75) - Florida 16, Gonzales 15, Israel 12, Galon 10, Olmedo 6, Encorporada 5, Lausa 4, Posicaran 3, Apareche 2, Torreon 2
Second game
Corrtech (94) - Naron 17, E.Tabalin 16, Macion 11, Castillo 11, Ortega 10, Gonzaga 9, Sanchez 5, Dico 4, Villar 3, A. Encorporado 2, Enduma 2, Surmion 2, Dolino 2
Guillermo (92) - B.Encorporado 27, Yap 17, Villacorta 17, Uy 10, D. Abonitalla 8, Go 6, Lauron 2, Gala 2, Abejo 2, Dimasilan 1
Exhibition game
Tommy & Tony (111) - Rama 35, Cabangca 29, Toring 13, Ju.Sable 13, Jo.Sable 10, Romarate 6, Ledesma 3, Cabaluna 2
CABA (108) - Ortega 20, Estrera 18, Villar 17, Naron 15, Manayon 14, Castillo 9, Acejo 8, Baba 4, Salili 3