Chino Trinidad
Chino Trinidad | |
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 Trinidad at Game 6 pre-game show of the 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals | |
| 8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League | |
| In office 2000–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Yeng Guiao |
| Succeeded by | Nolan Bernardino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manolo Lacsamana Trinidad July 23, 1967 |
| Died | July 13, 2024 (aged 56) Pasay, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation |
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| 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 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) coverage by Vintage Television.[1]
Career
[edit]Sportscasting
[edit]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's PBA coverage. 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-play 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 served as a play-by-play in RPN's coverage of 2007 FIBA Asia Championship.[4]
Sports management
[edit]He also served as the commissioner of Philippine Basketball League starting in 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 (SBP).[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 basketball commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines in 2014,[10] and Chairman of Games and Amusement Board (GAB).[1] He was later appointed as 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][13] He was also an adviser of the Pilipinas Super League.[14]
Others
[edit]After resigning in GMA, Trinidad focused on his founded cable TV channel named Pilipinas HD.[1][15][16]
In 2014, he led "Pagpupugay", a tribute to Filipino sports heroes. That tribute got minor citation from the PSA Annual Awards in 2015.[17]
He criticized Chot Reyes and the SBP for mishandling the team in 2023 FIBA World Cup.[18][8]
Beside of being a former boxing play-by-play commentator, he also a contributor to Philippine boxing.[13]
Personal life and death
[edit]Trinidad was the son of sports columnist Recah Trinidad and Fe Lacsamana.[14] He is also related to former PBA superstar Mark Caguioa.[19]
On the night of 13 July 2024, Trinidad died from a heart attack at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay at the age of 56.[20] Trinidad was on his way to the Newport World Resorts to meet with people including pool player Efren Reyes.[13][21][22]
Trinidad's funeral service was held on 15 July, following his cremation on July 20.[23]
Appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| 2001–2004 | Teledyaryo | News Anchor | NBN | |
| 2006–2023 | 24 Oras | Reporter | GMA Network | 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
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Chino Trinidad among the candidates for GAB chairmanship". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ EPISODE 54 - 1999 PBA ALL FILIPINO CUP | GINEBRA VS MOBILINE, June 25, 2021, retrieved January 28, 2024
- ^ a b Velasco, Bill. "Chino Trinidad's leap of faith". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ CHINA 74 - 79 PHILIPPINES | 4th Qtr Highlights FIBA Asia 2007, September 23, 2020, retrieved February 13, 2024
- ^ "Chino Leaves Post as PBL Head". Arab News. February 13, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "News you need to know: Chino Trinidad, Fran Yu updates and more". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ POLITISKOOP with veteran Sports Journalist Chino Trinidad | September 6, 2023, September 6, 2023, retrieved January 28, 2024
- ^ a b POLITISKOOP with veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad | October 6, 2023, October 6, 2023, retrieved January 28, 2024
- ^ Eala slams BAP on Jinggoy ouster
- ^ "Chino Trinidad takes name out of candidates list for UAAP commissioner. Here's his reason". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "VisMin Super Cup taps Chino Trinidad as consultant". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Montejo, Mark Rey (May 7, 2024). "Sharks launches first-ever pro billiard league in PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Villaluna, Ralph Edwin. "Sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b "Chino Trinidad, crusading sports journalist, dies aged 56". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 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 (May 28, 2014). "'Pagpupugay' honors Filipino sports heroes". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "'Konsintindor': Chino Trinidad calls out SBP officials for alleged bias for 'coach Voldemort'". politiko.com.ph. September 8, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson (September 9, 2001). "New Kid in the Barangay". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ "Chino Trinidad, 56, passes away". Tiebreaker Times. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (July 14, 2024). "Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne. "Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad dies". Sun Star.
- ^ "Chino Trinidad's family opens his wake to the public". GMA News Online. July 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.