Trinidad accepts PBL top post

After some soul-searching, broadcaster Manolo Edilberto Jose "Chino" Trinidad accepted yesterday the offer to be the commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League.

Currently the Vintage Television executive producer for PBL games coverage, Trinidad assumes the job vacated by coach Yeng Guiao March 4.

Though nothing was specific about his term, Trinidad said he intends to serve for one season first before sitting down again with incoming PBL board chairman Dioceldo Sy to discuss long-term plans.

"Pinag-isipan ko muna nang maige. Now, I'm sure I'm ready to face the challenge of being the PBL commissioner," he said.

A broadcaster the past 10 years, Trinidad said he will be working closely with Sy and acting commissioner Tommy Ong in drawing the league's programs next season. To join the new PBL team is another Vintage man Atty. Noli Eala, whom Trinidad tapped as the league's legal counsel.

Trinidad said he conferred with Guiao, former PBA commissioner Atty. Rudy Salud and Vintage top honcho Bobong Velez before deciding to accept the job.