Chino Trinidad
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Manolo "Chino" Trinidad | |
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8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League | |
In office 2000–2010 | |
Preceded by | Joseller "Yeng" Guiao |
Succeeded by | Nolan Bernardino |
Personal details | |
Born | Manolo L. Trinidad July 23, 1967 Philippines |
Died | July 13, 2024 Pasay, Philippines | (aged 56)
Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Occupation | Sports journalist and executive |
Sports commentary career | |
Sports | |
Manolo "Chino" Lacsamana Trinidad (July 23, 1967 – July 13, 2024) was a Filipino sports journalist and executive who formerly served as a play-by-play commentator in the PBA coverage by Vintage Television.[1]
Career
Sportscasting
Trinidad started in Balitang Bayan Numero Uno's Sports Ngayon segment from 1991 to 1998 in DZRH. He started a sideline reporter from 1993 to 1995, on Vintage Television. He later worked as a play-by-play commentator not only on basketball games, but also on boxing games, like Blow-by-Blow.[1] His notable play-by-blay game was the do-or-die upset of Barangay Ginebra against Mobiline Phone Pals in 1999 PBA All-Filipino Cup quarterfinals.[2] He also worked as a sports reporter on GMA News.[3]
In 2007, he lastly served as a play-by-play in RPN 9's coverage of 2007 FIBA Asia Championship.[4]
Executive
He also served as the commissioner of Philippine Basketball League since 2000, replacing Yeng Guiao, his notable color commentator partner in PBA coverages.[5] He resigned in 2010.[3] He was also a founding member of Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas.[1][6] He was one of the personalities who pushed for the rights of SBP as the Philippine basketball federation and fight against the failures of its predecessor, the Basketball Association of the Philippines.[7][8][9]
He was later a candidate in the positions like UAAP Basketball Commissioner in 2014,[10] and Chairman of Games and Amusement Board (GAB).[1] He was later appointed Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup consultant.[11]
In May 2024, Trinidad was appointed the commissioner of its first professional pool league in the Philippines, the Sharks Billiards Association.[12]
Others
After resigning in GMA, Trinidad focused on his founded cable channel named Pilipinas HD.[1][13][14]
In 2014, he led "Pagpupugay", a tribute to Filipino sports heroes. That tribute got minor citation from the PSA Annual Awards in 2015.[15]
He criticized Chot Reyes and the SBP for mishandling the team in 2023 FIBA World Cup, and he nicknamed Reyes "Coach Voldemort".[16][8]
Death
Trinidad died on the night of July 13, 2024, at the age of 56 due to heart attack, just ten days before his 57th birthday.[17]
Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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1993–1995 | PBA on Vintage Sports | Courtside reporter | Vintage Television (IBC) | |
1995–1999 | Play-by-play | |||
2000–2002 | PBA on Viva TV | Viva TV (IBC) | ||
2006–2023 | 24 Oras | Reporter | GMA | Sports segment: "Time Out" |
2007 | Pinoy Meets World | Host | San Antonio, Texas and Cleveland, Ohio episode | |
2007–2008 | 100% Pinoy! | |||
2008 | Pinoy Meets World | Boston, Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California episode | ||
2011–2012; 2017–2019 | Saksi sa Dobol B | Reporter | GMA News TV (now GTV) | Sports segment: "Sports Saksi" |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Chino Trinidad among the candidates for GAB chairmanship". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ EPISODE 54 - 1999 PBA ALL FILIPINO CUP | GINEBRA VS MOBILINE, retrieved 2024-01-28
- ^ a b Velasco, Bill. "Chino Trinidad's leap of faith". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ CHINA 74 - 79 PHILIPPINES | 4th Qtr Highlights FIBA Asia 2007, retrieved 2024-02-13
- ^ "Chino Leaves Post as PBL Head". Arab News. 2004-02-13. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "News you need to know: Chino Trinidad, Fran Yu updates and more". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ POLITISKOOP with veteran Sports Journalist Chino Trinidad | September 6, 2023, retrieved 2024-01-28
- ^ a b POLITISKOOP with veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad | October 6, 2023, retrieved 2024-01-28
- ^ Eala slams BAP on Jinggoy ouster
- ^ "Chino Trinidad takes name out of candidates list for UAAP commissioner. Here's his reason". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "VisMin Super Cup taps Chino Trinidad as consultant". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Montejo, Mark Rey (May 7, 2024). "Sharks launches first-ever pro billiard league in PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Songalia, Ryan (June 10, 2016). "Sports reporter Trinidad tackles Filipino identity with Pilipinas HD". Rappler. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ Porcalla, Delon (June 10, 2016). "Pilipinas HD goes on air Sunday". Philstar. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ Navarro, June (2014-05-28). "'Pagpupugay' honors Filipino sports heroes". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "'Konsintindor': Chino Trinidad calls out SBP officials for alleged bias for 'coach Voldemort'". politiko.com.ph. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (July 14, 2024). "Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 14, 2024.