The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has appointed LA Tenorio as the new head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas youth team. “The SBP is excited to have a true sportsman and role model in LA Tenorio as our Gilas Pilipinas Youth head coach,” said SBP President Al Panlilio in a statement Tuesday...
The veteran trio of LA Tenorio, Ian Sangalang, and Cliff Hodge are part of the honor roll to be recognized by the PBA Press Corps when it holds its 30th Awards Night next Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. Ginebra's LA Tenorio (PBA Images) The do-it-all Hodge will be hailed as...
Veteran guard LA Tenorio knows a thing or two about basketball and he definitely showed it in Ginebra’s 90-71 win over Meralco in Game Four of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night, May 24, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Barangay Ginebra's LA Tenorio (PBA Images) After a...
From entertaining thoughts of walking away from the game to discovering a new purpose in life after being declared cancer-free, Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio certainly had time for a lot of reflection during an agonizing battle against the deadly disease. The veteran player was diagnosed with...
HANGZHOU, China – He’s far from his fighting form, but the aura is obviously back on Ginebra star LA Tenorio’s face, and is glowing as he continues to recover from a colon cancer treatment. Ginebra star LA Tenorio (PBA Images) In fact he was in a lively mood during a dinner hosted by...
LA Tenorio couldn’t help but look back at the journey he had gone through during his seven-month fight against the "Big C". LA Tenorio hopes to provide inspiration with his journey as a cancer survivor. (LA Tenorio's Facebook) An emotional and unforgettable one at that for the PBA’s...
Like a true warrior and born winner that he is, LA Tenorio emerged victorious in perhaps the greatest battle not just of his basketball career, but for his life. The Barangay Ginebra playmaker has now been declared cancer-free after a six-month bout against the disease. LA Tenorio is now...
LA Tenorio has found a new purpose in basketball despite not being able to play and join his brothers inside the court – and that is to impart the knowledge and experiences during his days with Gilas to the new generation. *FIBA World Cup local ambassadors LA Tenorio and June Mar Fajardo (second...
It may still be uncertain whether LA Tenorio will be present for Barangay Ginebra during its title showdown against TNT but the veteran court general remains to be the inspirational leader for the team. While admittedly still a very emotional subject not just for head coach Tim Cone but also the...
The Antipolo Cathedral has called on the faithful to pray for Barangay Ginebra basketball star LA Tenorio who is currently battling colon cancer. In a social media post, the Antipolo Cathedral said that Tenorio paid a visit last Friday, March 24, and "pleaded for prayers for steadfast recovery." The...
The PBA Iron Man revealed that he is facing the biggest battle yet – not just in his career – but also in life. *LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra. (PBA Images)* Barangay Ginebra star LA Tenorio, through a statement posted in the league website, disclosed that he was diagnosed with a Stage 3 colon...
LA Tenorio misses his first game since being drafted in the PBA in 2006 due to a groin injury. (File Photo/PBA Images) LA Tenorio’s record for the longest consecutive games played in the PBA came to an end Wednesday night, March 1, after the decorated playmaker missed the Barangay Ginebra-Meralco...
