Archen A. Cayabyab, team governor of the Converge FiberXers in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), and Pampanga businessman Paul Tristan Laus, president of the Laus Group of Companies, have been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
The SBP announced Tuesday the election of its new 17-member Board of Trustees following the ratification of its updated By-Laws during the National Congress on May 9 and their subsequent approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move marks a new chapter for the national basketball federation, emphasizing inclusivity, accountability, and balanced representation across all basketball sectors.
Cayabyab joins the board as a representative of the Commercial and Professional sector alongside Alfrancis Chua, Manuel V. Pangilinan, and Victorico “Ricky” Vargas. Laus, meanwhile, represents North Luzon, reflecting Central and Northern Luzon’s growing influence in the sport. The new board also includes representatives from South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, schools, women’s basketball, and youth programs—ensuring a nationwide scope of participation and leadership.
Ten of the 17 trustees are serving for the first time, signaling SBP’s renewed commitment to fresh perspectives and collaborative leadership.
After the elections, the board elected Pangilinan as chairman, Vargas as president, and Chaye Cabal-Revilla as vice chairman. Pangilinan said the board’s composition “reflects how far Philippine basketball has come—more inclusive, more representative, and more forward-looking,” while Vargas highlighted the shared goal of “building a stronger, more unified future for Philippine basketball.”
Both Cayabyab and Laus are expected to bring their management expertise and regional experience to help the SBP achieve its vision of sustained growth and development for the sport.
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