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{{Infobox basketball biography
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| birth_place = [[Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte]], [[Philippines]]
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| years9 = 2014–2015
| years9 = 2014–2015
| team9 = [[Blackwater Elite]]
| team9 = [[Blackwater Elite]]
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| team10 = [[Mahindra Enforcer (PBA team)|Mahindra Enforcer]]
| team10 = [[Mahindra Enforcer]]
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| cyears2 = 2018–2019
| cteam2 = [[Laguna Heroes]] (assistant)
| highlights =
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* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Rookie of the Year (1998)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] champion (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Mythical Second Team (2000)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Most Valuable Player (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Most Valuable Player (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Mythical First Team (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Mythical First Team (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Scoring champion (2001)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Mythical Second Team (2000)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Rookie of the Year (1998)
* [[Metropolitan Basketball Association|MBA]] Scoring champion (2001) }}
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'''Eddie Bicoy Laure''' (born July 6, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and politician. Known by many as '''The Dominator''' and more recently, '''The Bounty Hunter''' for his daring and stunning ability to search and get loose balls on the court, he is a former MBA MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dipologcity.com:80/ProudDipolognon.htm|title=Dipolog Pride: EDDIE LAURE FROM PUNTA TO THE PBA, FOR REAL|first=Tyrone Jay V.|last=Samson|website=Old Website of the City of Dipolog|access-date=26 October 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030301063950/http://dipologcity.com:80/ProudDipolognon.htm|archive-date=1 March 2003}}</ref>

'''Eddie B. Laure''' (born July 6, 1977 in [[San Juan, Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]]) is a Filipino professional basketball player. He plays for the [[Mahindra Enforcer (PBA team)|Mahindra Enforcer]]. Known by many as '''The Dominator''' and more recently, '''The''' '''Bounty Hunter''' for his daring and stunning ability to search and get loose balls on the court, he is a former MBA MVP. He is acknowledged as one of the greatest players to come from [[Zamboanga del Norte]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Laure played for the [[Adamson Falcons]] in the [[UAAP]] from 1994-1997 alongside future PBA superstars [[Kenneth Duremdes]] and [[Marlou Aquino]]. He also played in the PBL during his time prior to the pro ranks, winning an MVP once.
Laure played for the [[Adamson Falcons]] in the [[UAAP]] from 1994 to 1997 alongside future PBA superstars [[Kenneth Duremdes]] and [[Marlou Aquino]]. He also played in the PBL during his time prior to the pro ranks, winning an MVP once.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Metropolitan Basketball Association===
===Metropolitan Basketball Association===
In 1998, Laure joined the [[Batangas Blades]] in the newly formed professional [[Metropolitan Basketball Association]]. Despite playing for the lowly Blades teams from 1998–2000, Laure was the cornerstone of the franchise, playing in several All-Star games and the Mythical Team award.
In 1998, Laure joined the [[Batangas Blades]] in the newly formed professional [[Metropolitan Basketball Association]]. Despite playing for the lowly Blades teams from 1998 to 2000, Laure was the cornerstone of the franchise, playing in several All-Star games and the Mythical Team award.


In 2001, he was later joined by former [[Manila Metrostars]] players [[Rommel Adducul]] and [[Alex Compton]] to lead Batangas to their only MBA National Championship over the [[Negros Slashers]]. Laure was later named the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 season and the last player in MBA history to win the award before its closure in 2002.
In 2001, he was later joined by former [[Manila Metrostars]] players [[Rommel Adducul]] and [[Alex Compton]] to lead Batangas to their only MBA National Championship over the [[Negros Slashers]]. Laure was later named the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 season and the last player in MBA history to win the award before its closure in 2002.
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After the MBA's demise, Laure joined the [[Welcoat Dragons|Welcoat Paintmasters]] in the 2002 PBL Challenge Cup. Again, Laure played with a star-studded team of [[Rommel Adducul]], [[Ronald Tubid]], [[Marc Pingris]], and [[Ervin Sotto]].
After the MBA's demise, Laure joined the [[Welcoat Dragons|Welcoat Paintmasters]] in the 2002 PBL Challenge Cup. Again, Laure played with a star-studded team of [[Rommel Adducul]], [[Ronald Tubid]], [[Marc Pingris]], and [[Ervin Sotto]].


Laure was named in the Mythical Five of the said tournament and the Paintmasters won the title via a 3-0 sweep over Dazz Dishwashing. Laure then opted to turn pro again in 2003.
Laure was named in the Mythical Five of the said tournament and the Paintmasters won the title via a 3–0 sweep over Dazz Dishwashing. Laure then opted to turn pro again in 2003.


===Philippine Basketball Association===
===Philippine Basketball Association===
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In 2003, Laure was selected third overall by the [[Shell Turbo Chargers]] in the PBA Draft. He had a decent rookie campaign with Shell posting double figures in points but was unable to lead the Turbo Chargers to a respectable record.
In 2003, Laure was selected third overall by the [[Shell Turbo Chargers]] in the PBA Draft. He had a decent rookie campaign with Shell posting double figures in points but was unable to lead the Turbo Chargers to a respectable record.


He was traded in 2004 to Purefoods for [[Billy Mamaril]] but struggled in his stint with the TJ Hotdogs while nursing a knee injury. The 6'4 forward played for just 24 games in the 2004-05 season, and hardly a factor on offense but had a few games where he shone on the defensive end.
He was traded in 2004 to Purefoods for [[Billy Mamaril]] but struggled in his stint with the TJ Hotdogs while nursing a knee injury. The 6'4 forward played for just 24 games in the 2004–05 season, and hardly a factor on offense but had a few games where he shone on the defensive end.


In the 2005-06 season, he joined the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] and was a key contributor off the bench. Due to the injury of [[Reynel Hugnatan]], he was given significant playing time. Along with Hugnatan, Laure was also joined by [[John Ferriols]], a fellow former MBA MVP, in a trio of former MBA superstars in the Alaska fold.
In the 2005–06 season, he joined the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] and was a key contributor off the bench. Due to the injury of [[Reynel Hugnatan]], he was given significant playing time. Along with Hugnatan, Laure was also joined by [[John Ferriols]], a fellow former MBA MVP, in a trio of former MBA superstars in the Alaska fold.


24 hours after the 2008 Rookie Draft proper, he was traded to his former PBL team, the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]], together with fifth overall pick [[Solomon Mercado]] for former No. 1 pick, [[Joe Devance]], and two future second round picks.
24 hours after the 2008 Rookie Draft proper, he was traded to his former PBL team, the [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters]], together with fifth overall pick [[Solomon Mercado]] for former No. 1 pick, [[Joe Devance]], and two future second round picks.


In the off-season of 2010, he was traded to the [[Powerade Tigers]] together with Rain or Shine's 1st round pick in 2011 in exchange for [[Larry Rodriguez (basketball)|Larry Rodriguez]].
In the off-season of 2010, he was traded to the [[Powerade Tigers]] together with Rain or Shine's 1st round pick in 2011 in exchange for [[Larry Rodriguez (basketball)|Larry Rodriguez]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PBA: Powerade ships Rodriguez to Rain or Shine|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/18/10/pba-powerade-ships-rodriguez-rain-or-shine|website=ABS-CBN News|date=18 September 2010|access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref>


He also has a stint with the [[AirAsia Philippine Patriots]] in the [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] in 2011.<ref>http://sports.inquirer.net/23591/glenn-capacio-new-philippine-patriots-coach</ref>
He also has a stint with the [[AirAsia Philippine Patriots]] in the [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Cedelf P.|last=Tupas|title=Glenn Capacio new Philippine Patriots coach|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/23591/glenn-capacio-new-philippine-patriots-coach|website=INQUIRER.net|date=7 November 2011}}</ref>


Prior to the start of the [[2012-13 PBA season]] he then re-signed with the Alaska Aces for his second stint with the team.<ref>http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-re-signs-old-reliables-nic-belasco-eddie-laure</ref> His veteran presence provided leadership to the young guns.
Prior to the start of the [[2012–13 PBA season]], he then re-signed with the Alaska Aces for his second stint with the team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-re-signs-old-reliables-nic-belasco-eddie-laure |title=Alaska re-signs old reliables Nic Belasco, Eddie Laure &#124; InterAksyon.com &#124; Sports5 |access-date=2014-10-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304221535/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/alaska-re-signs-old-reliables-nic-belasco-eddie-laure |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead}}</ref> His veteran presence provided leadership to the young guns.


He was relegated to the reserved injured list for the entire [[2013-14 PBA season|2013-14 season]], and was placed in the dispersal pool at season's end. He was picked by [[Blackwater Elite]] during the [[2014 PBA Expansion Draft]].<ref>http://dzrhnews.com/pba-players-get-new-lease-careers-dispersal-draft/</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Olivares|first1=Rick|title=LOOKING AT BLACKWATER AFTER THE EXPANSION DRAFT|url=http://pba.inquirer.net/48053/looking-at-blackwater-after-the-expansion-draft|website=inquirer.net|publisher=PBA.inquirer.net|accessdate=17 October 2014}}</ref>
He was relegated to the reserved injured list for the entire [[2013–14 PBA season|2013–14 season]], and was placed in the dispersal pool at season's end. He was picked by [[Blackwater Elite]] during the [[2014 PBA Expansion Draft]].<ref>http://dzrhnews.com/pba-players-get-new-lease-careers-dispersal-draft/</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Olivares|first1=Rick|title=LOOKING AT BLACKWATER AFTER THE EXPANSION DRAFT|url=http://pba.inquirer.net/48053/looking-at-blackwater-after-the-expansion-draft|website=INQUIRER.net|date=24 July 2014|access-date=17 October 2014}}</ref>


==PBA career statistics==
==Awards==
{{PBA player statistics legend}}
1998 MBA most 2000 MBA Mythical Second Team<br>
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eddie Laure Player Profile - PBA-Online.net |url=http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Eddie-Laure/35/ |website=PBA-Online.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214043923/http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Eddie-Laure/35/ |archive-date=February 14, 2017 }}</ref>
2001 MBA Most Valuable Player<br>

2001 MBA Mythical First Team<br>
===Season-by-season averages===
2001 MBA Scoring Champion: (23.6)
{{PBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2003}}
| align=left| [[2003 Shell Turbo Chargers season|Shell]]
| 33 || '''23.4''' || .456 || .147 || .766 || '''5.2''' || '''1.0''' || .4 || .3 || '''11.1'''
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2004}}
| align=left| [[2004–05 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs season|Purefoods]]
| 36 || 14.2 || .417 || .182 || .667 || 2.9 || .7 || .3 || '''.4''' || 4.9
|-
| align=left rowspan=2| {{pbay|2005}}
| align=left| [[2005–06 Purefoods Chunkee Giants season|Purefoods]]
| 6 || 2.8 || .286 || — || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .7
|-
| align=left| [[2005–06 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 18 || 6.1 || .324 || — || .750 || 1.7 || .7 || .3 || .2 || 1.8
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2006}}
| align=left| [[2006–07 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| '''52''' || 13.6 || '''.474''' || '''.391''' || '''.789''' || 3.5 || .8 || .3 || .3 || 5.5
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2007}}
| align=left| [[2007–08 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 29 || 8.1 || .420 || .368 || .778 || 2.0 || .3 || .1 || .2 || 3.1
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2008}}
| align=left| [[2008–09 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters season|Rain or Shine]]
| 37 || 14.6 || .377 || .344 || .766 || 3.5 || .6 || .4 || .2 || 6.0
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2009}}
| align=left| [[2009–10 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters season|Rain or Shine]]
| 45 || 15.8 || .436 || .328 || .776 || 3.2 || .5 || .3 || .3 || 6.0
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2010}}
| align=left| [[2010–11 Powerade Tigers season|Powerade]]
| 17 || 12.0 || .422 || .389 || .750 || 3.4 || .6 || .3 || '''.4''' || 4.3
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2012}}
| align=left| [[2012–13 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 11 || 3.1 || .400 || .000 || — || .4 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.1
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2013}}
| align=left| [[2013–14 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]]
| 1 || 1.0 || .000 || — || — || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2014}}
| align=left| [[2014–15 Blackwater Elite season|Blackwater]]
| 32 || 18.9 || .392 || .273 || .706 || 3.5 || .8 || '''.5''' || .3 || 4.8
|-
| align=left| {{pbay|2015}}
| align=left| [[2015–16 Mahindra Enforcer season|Mahindra]]
| 8 || 9.3 || .276 || .000 || .500 || 1.6 || .5 || .4 || '''.4''' || 2.3
|-class=sortbottom
| align=center colspan=2 | Career
| 325 || 13.9 || .424 || .317 || .753 || 3.1 || .6 || .3 || .3 || 5.2
{{end}}

==Coaching career==
In November 2016, Laure formally ended his playing career in the PBA, after 13 years, to concentrate on his new job as the assistant coach of the UST Golden Tigresses women's varsity basketball team in the UAAP.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/news/eddie-laure-ust-tigresses-assistant-coach-pba-blackwater-mahindra|title=Eddie Laure finally steps away from PBA at 39, focuses on new role as coach|publisher=[[Sports Interactive Network Philippines]]|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 27, 2016|access-date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>

==Political career==
In the [[2022 Zamboanga del Norte local elections|2022 local elections]], Laure ran for a seat in the [[Sangguniang Bayan]] of the municipality of [[Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte]] under the [[Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan]] or PDP-Laban. He won in the said election and started serving on June 30 of the same year.

==Personal life==
He and Jovie have two daughters, [[Ennajie Laure|Ennajie (EJ)]] and Ejiya, and two sons, Echo and Fofo. Ennajie currently plays for the [[Chery Tiggo Crossovers]] (formerly Foton Tornadoes), and Ejiiya currently plays for the UST Golden Tigresses. Their older son, Echo, plays for the UST Tiger Cubs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/08/04/1610010/eddie-laure-talks-about-volleybelle-daughters-ej-and-eya|title=Eddie Laure talks about volleybelle daughters, EJ and Eya|publisher=[[The Philippine Star]]|last=Olivares|first=Rick|date=August 4, 2016|access-date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:02, 8 September 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bicoy and the surname or paternal family name is Laure.
The Honorable
Eddie B. Laure
Born
Eddie Bicoy Laure

(1977-06-06) June 6, 1977 (age 47)
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesCenon
Occupation(s)Athlete, politician
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Political partyPDP-Laban
SpouseJovie Cruz
Children4 (including EJ and Eya)
Member, Sangguniang Bayan of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Basketball career
Personal information
Born (1977-06-06) June 6, 1977 (age 47)
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CollegeAdamson
PBA draft2003: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Shell Turbo Chargers
Playing career1998–2015
PositionSmall forward
Coaching career2016–present
Career history
As player:
1998–2002Batangas/LBC-Batangas Blades
2003Shell Turbo Chargers
2004–2006Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
2006–2008Alaska Aces
2008–2010Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2010–2011Powerade Tigers
2011–2012Philippine Patriots
2012–2014Alaska Aces
2014–2015Blackwater Elite
2015Mahindra Enforcer
As coach:
2016–2019UST (women) (assistant)
2018–2019Laguna Heroes (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • MBA champion (2001)
  • MBA Most Valuable Player (2001)
  • MBA Mythical First Team (2001)
  • MBA Mythical Second Team (2000)
  • MBA Rookie of the Year (1998)
  • MBA Scoring champion (2001)

Eddie Bicoy Laure (born July 6, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and politician. Known by many as The Dominator and more recently, The Bounty Hunter for his daring and stunning ability to search and get loose balls on the court, he is a former MBA MVP.[1]

Amateur career

[edit]

Laure played for the Adamson Falcons in the UAAP from 1994 to 1997 alongside future PBA superstars Kenneth Duremdes and Marlou Aquino. He also played in the PBL during his time prior to the pro ranks, winning an MVP once.

Professional career

[edit]

Metropolitan Basketball Association

[edit]

In 1998, Laure joined the Batangas Blades in the newly formed professional Metropolitan Basketball Association. Despite playing for the lowly Blades teams from 1998 to 2000, Laure was the cornerstone of the franchise, playing in several All-Star games and the Mythical Team award.

In 2001, he was later joined by former Manila Metrostars players Rommel Adducul and Alex Compton to lead Batangas to their only MBA National Championship over the Negros Slashers. Laure was later named the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 season and the last player in MBA history to win the award before its closure in 2002.

Short return to the PBL

[edit]

After the MBA's demise, Laure joined the Welcoat Paintmasters in the 2002 PBL Challenge Cup. Again, Laure played with a star-studded team of Rommel Adducul, Ronald Tubid, Marc Pingris, and Ervin Sotto.

Laure was named in the Mythical Five of the said tournament and the Paintmasters won the title via a 3–0 sweep over Dazz Dishwashing. Laure then opted to turn pro again in 2003.

Philippine Basketball Association

[edit]

In 2003, Laure was selected third overall by the Shell Turbo Chargers in the PBA Draft. He had a decent rookie campaign with Shell posting double figures in points but was unable to lead the Turbo Chargers to a respectable record.

He was traded in 2004 to Purefoods for Billy Mamaril but struggled in his stint with the TJ Hotdogs while nursing a knee injury. The 6'4 forward played for just 24 games in the 2004–05 season, and hardly a factor on offense but had a few games where he shone on the defensive end.

In the 2005–06 season, he joined the Alaska Aces and was a key contributor off the bench. Due to the injury of Reynel Hugnatan, he was given significant playing time. Along with Hugnatan, Laure was also joined by John Ferriols, a fellow former MBA MVP, in a trio of former MBA superstars in the Alaska fold.

24 hours after the 2008 Rookie Draft proper, he was traded to his former PBL team, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, together with fifth overall pick Solomon Mercado for former No. 1 pick, Joe Devance, and two future second round picks.

In the off-season of 2010, he was traded to the Powerade Tigers together with Rain or Shine's 1st round pick in 2011 in exchange for Larry Rodriguez.[2]

He also has a stint with the AirAsia Philippine Patriots in the ABL in 2011.[3]

Prior to the start of the 2012–13 PBA season, he then re-signed with the Alaska Aces for his second stint with the team.[4] His veteran presence provided leadership to the young guns.

He was relegated to the reserved injured list for the entire 2013–14 season, and was placed in the dispersal pool at season's end. He was picked by Blackwater Elite during the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft.[5][6]

PBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

[7]

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003 Shell 33 23.4 .456 .147 .766 5.2 1.0 .4 .3 11.1
2004–05 Purefoods 36 14.2 .417 .182 .667 2.9 .7 .3 .4 4.9
2005–06 Purefoods 6 2.8 .286 — .000 .0 .0 .0 .0 .7
Alaska 18 6.1 .324 — .750 1.7 .7 .3 .2 1.8
2006–07 Alaska 52 13.6 .474 .391 .789 3.5 .8 .3 .3 5.5
2007–08 Alaska 29 8.1 .420 .368 .778 2.0 .3 .1 .2 3.1
2008–09 Rain or Shine 37 14.6 .377 .344 .766 3.5 .6 .4 .2 6.0
2009–10 Rain or Shine 45 15.8 .436 .328 .776 3.2 .5 .3 .3 6.0
2010–11 Powerade 17 12.0 .422 .389 .750 3.4 .6 .3 .4 4.3
2012–13 Alaska 11 3.1 .400 .000 — .4 .0 .0 .0 1.1
2013–14 Alaska 1 1.0 .000 — — 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0
2014–15 Blackwater 32 18.9 .392 .273 .706 3.5 .8 .5 .3 4.8
2015–16 Mahindra 8 9.3 .276 .000 .500 1.6 .5 .4 .4 2.3
Career 325 13.9 .424 .317 .753 3.1 .6 .3 .3 5.2

Coaching career

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In November 2016, Laure formally ended his playing career in the PBA, after 13 years, to concentrate on his new job as the assistant coach of the UST Golden Tigresses women's varsity basketball team in the UAAP.[8]

Political career

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In the 2022 local elections, Laure ran for a seat in the Sangguniang Bayan of the municipality of Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte under the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan or PDP-Laban. He won in the said election and started serving on June 30 of the same year.

Personal life

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He and Jovie have two daughters, Ennajie (EJ) and Ejiya, and two sons, Echo and Fofo. Ennajie currently plays for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers (formerly Foton Tornadoes), and Ejiiya currently plays for the UST Golden Tigresses. Their older son, Echo, plays for the UST Tiger Cubs.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Samson, Tyrone Jay V. "Dipolog Pride: EDDIE LAURE FROM PUNTA TO THE PBA, FOR REAL". Old Website of the City of Dipolog. Archived from the original on 1 March 2003. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. ^ "PBA: Powerade ships Rodriguez to Rain or Shine". ABS-CBN News. 18 September 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ Tupas, Cedelf P. (7 November 2011). "Glenn Capacio new Philippine Patriots coach". INQUIRER.net.
  4. ^ "Alaska re-signs old reliables Nic Belasco, Eddie Laure | InterAksyon.com | Sports5". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  5. ^ http://dzrhnews.com/pba-players-get-new-lease-careers-dispersal-draft/
  6. ^ Olivares, Rick (24 July 2014). "LOOKING AT BLACKWATER AFTER THE EXPANSION DRAFT". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Eddie Laure Player Profile - PBA-Online.net". PBA-Online.net. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017.
  8. ^ Terrado, Reuben (November 27, 2016). "Eddie Laure finally steps away from PBA at 39, focuses on new role as coach". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Olivares, Rick (August 4, 2016). "Eddie Laure talks about volleybelle daughters, EJ and Eya". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
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