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Filipino Basketball League Brings Home Court to B.C.

Basketball enthusiasts in northern British Columbia are embracing their Filipino heritage with the inaugural Filipino Basketball League. The league, founded by Erik Dilao, brought together over 150 players, volunteers, and fans for weekly games at the Connaught Youth Centre. Teams like Team Burger and Team Kraken competed, with Team Burger emerging as the champion. The league not only provided a platform for competitive basketball but also served as a gathering place for the Filipino diaspora, offering a taste of home and a sense of community. Checkout Solipillow.com

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