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UAAP issues warnings to Gavina, Baldwin, Napa over outbursts

Published Oct 18, 2025 02:17 pm

At A Glance

  • The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) gave stern warnings to several coaches, including University of the East head coach Chris Gavina, for their remarks directed toward league officials.
UAAP asks for further explanations from UE head coach Chris Gavina, center, regarding his remarks to the officials. (UAAP Media)
UAAP asks for further explanations from UE head coach Chris Gavina, center, regarding his remarks to the officials. (UAAP Media)
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) gave stern warnings to several coaches, including University of the East head coach Chris Gavina, for their remarks directed toward league officials.
In a statement issued Friday, Oct. 17, the UAAP Basketball Commissioner’s Office decided to give mentors Gavina, Ateneo’s Tab Baldwin, and NU’s Jeff Napa and Leo Pujante a disciplinary notice that “future statements that demean or disrespect referees will result in sanctions.”
The UAAP was also asking for further explanation from Gavina, who already made a public apology after the fiery mentor cursed to the referees during a post-game press conference of the intense UE-De La Salle University clash last Wednesday.
Gavina’s anger flared when UE standout Wello Lingolingo, in the middle of a hot-shooting night, was ejected when he was called for a category 2 unsportsmanlike foul after falling on the right knee of La Salle guard Kean Baclaan, who got stretchered off the court and sustained a season-ending MCL injury.
Aside from the said tacticians, UE assistant coach RJ Argamino, University of the Philippines head coach Paul Ramos (women’s) and University of Santo Tomas head mentor Haydee Ong were cited for unsportsmanlike behavior.
According to the UAAP, Argamino and Baldwin had also violated the cooling-off period.
The office, which was led by commissioner Jai Reyes, stated that coaches are free to voice out their frustrations but in a constructive way.
“Both the Commissioner’s Office and the coaches share a common goal: to elevate the quality of basketball in the UAAP and ensure that every contest is played with fairness, passion, and integrity,” UAAP wrote.
“Before the start of the season, we personally engaged with all participating coaches to gather their feedback and insights.,” it added. “These contributions remain invaluable as we continuously seek to improve the standard of basketball in our league.”
The commissioner’s office stressed as well that it will always remain accountable and approachable to every school, representatives, and team officials when it comes to detailed game reports.
It also underscored that all referees, among them seven of nine active FIBA international referees from the Philippines, are supervised by the country’s lone FIBA-certified instructor and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
“We recognize that both coaches and officials are adjusting to this season’s new dynamics, as nearly all referees differ from last year. The intensity and closeness of the games naturally amplify emotions, yet it is the responsibility of everyone in the UAAP to uphold sportsmanship, respect, and civility,” it added.

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