KEY POINTS
- Filipino Ballers Club started in 2021 during Melbourne’s lockdown as a casual basketball meet-up. It has since grown into a formal league with 19 teams and over 300 members, providing structure, excitement, and community for Filipino-Australians.
- Basketball gives Filipinos in Melbourne a space to connect, support one another, and keep the culture alive. FBC’s leagues, youth programs, and charity work help maintain community pride and unity.
- For many Filipinos living overseas, basketball is more than a game. It is a vital link to their heritage and identity shares FBC players.
Ever since in the Philippines, basketball has been part of the family. It is part of your roots, it runs deep in your blood. You grow up wanting to be like your uncle or father who plays basketball. We grew up watching basketball games. It is not just a sport; it is a lifestyle and an outlet.Filipino Ballers Club
(L-R) Loreniel Tequin – Founder FBC, Mark Poon – Player from Season 1 to the present, Mark De Castro – Regular FBC player, Luisito Bituin – Senior regular player Credit: SBS FILIPINO
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.
📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.
