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{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
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{{Philippine name|Cuerva|Loyzaga}}
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| order = Commissioner of the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] [[UAAP Season 76|76th season]]
| term_start = 2013
| term_end = 2014
| predecessor = [[Ato Badolato]]
| successor = [[Andy Jao]]
| spouse = [[Toni Yulo]]
| children =
| relatives = [[Joey Loyzaga]] (brother) <br/>[[Teresa Loyzaga]] (sister)<br/>[[Bing Loyzaga]] (sister)
| parents = [[Carlos Loyzaga]]
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|team= NU Bulldogs
|team= NU Bulldogs
|nationality= Filipino
|nationality= Filipino
|birth_date= {{birth date and age|df=yes|1958|8|28}}
|birth_date= {{birth date and age|1958|8|28}}
|birth_place= [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
|birth_place= [[Manila]], Philippines
|height_ft= 6
|height_ft= 6
|height_in= 2
|height_in= 2
|weight_lbs= 210
|weight_lbs= 210
|high_school= [[San Beda College]]
|high_school= [[San Beda College|San Beda]] ([[Manila]])
|college= [[San Beda College]]
|college= [[San Beda Red Lions basketball|San Beda]]
|career_position= [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[Small forward]]
|career_position= [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[small forward]]
|career_start= 1981
|career_start= 1981
|career_end= 1993
|career_end= 1993
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'''As player:'''
* 7× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[1984 PBA Second All-Filipino Conference Finals|1984 Second All-Filipino]], [[1984 PBA Invitational Championship|1984 Invitational]], [[1985 PBA Open Conference Finals|1985 Open]], [[1985 PBA All-Filipino Conference Finals|1985 All-Filipino]], [[1986 PBA Open Conference Finals|1986 Open]], [[1988 PBA All-Filipino Conference Finals|1988 All-Filipino]], [[1991 PBA First Conference Finals|1991 First]])
* 7× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[1984 PBA Second All-Filipino Conference finals|1984 Second All-Filipino]], [[1984 PBA Invitational Championship|1984 Invitational]], [[1985 PBA Open Conference finals|1985 Open]], [[1985 PBA All-Filipino Conference finals|1985 All-Filipino]], [[1986 PBA Open Conference finals|1986 Open]], [[1988 PBA All-Filipino Conference finals|1988 All-Filipino]], [[1991 PBA First Conference finals|1991 First]])
* 4× [[Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game|PBA All-Star]] ([[1990 PBA All-Star Game|1990]], [[1991 PBA All-Star Game|1991]], [[1992 PBA All-Star Game|1992]], [[1993 PBA All-Star Game|1993]])
* Member of [[40 Greatest Players in PBA History]]
* Member of [[40 Greatest Players in PBA History]]
* 7× [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]] All Defensive Team (1985–1987, 1989–1992)
* 8× [[PBA All-Defensive Team]] (1985–1992)
* [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]] Mythical Second Team (1986)
* [[PBA Mythical Second Team]] (1986)
* Humanitarian/Citizenship Award (1993)
* Humanitarian/Citizenship Award (1993)
'''As executive:'''
* [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2005 PBA Fiesta Conference finals|2005 Fiesta]])
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'''Joaquín "Chito" Cuerva Loyzaga''' (born August 29, 1958) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and basketball commissioner. He is currently the Athletics Director of the [[NU Bulldogs]] in the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]]. He played for the [[San Beda Red Lions|San Beda College]] in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)|NCAA]] before going on to play in the [[Philippine Basketball Association]].
'''Joaquín''' "'''Chito'''" '''Cuerva Loyzaga''' (born August 29, 1958) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and basketball commissioner. He is currently the Athletics Director of the [[NU Bulldogs]] in the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]]. He played for the [[San Beda Red Lions|San Beda College]] in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)|NCAA]] before going on to play in the [[Philippine Basketball Association]].


==PBA career==
==PBA career==


=== Early career ===
In the PBA, Loyzaga played one game for [[Tanduay Rhum Masters|YCO-Tanduay]], then migrated to Australia for two years. He came back to play for
[[Toyota Super Corollas|Toyota]] in 1983. After Toyota disbanded, Loyzaga moved to [[Great Taste Coffee Makers|Great Taste]], where he became part of the team's dynasty of four straight championships. In 1986, he was shipped to [[Barangay Ginebra Kings|Ginebra San Miguel]], where he spent all of his last eight seasons in the PBA, winning three championships. A seven-time recipient of the [[Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team award]] from 1985 to 1992, Loyzaga made a name for himself as a straight-up defensive stopper, using his heft and quick hands to guard the league's best big men, including the great [[Ramon Fernandez]], and later, [[Alvin Patrimonio]].
In the PBA, Loyzaga played one game for [[Tanduay Rhum Masters|YCO-Tanduay]], then migrated to Australia for two years. He came back to play for [[Toyota Super Corollas|Toyota]] in 1983. After Toyota disbanded, Loyzaga moved to [[Great Taste Coffee Makers|Great Taste]], where he became part of the team's dynasty of four straight championships.
=== Ginebra ===
In 1986, he was shipped to [[Barangay Ginebra Kings|Ginebra San Miguel]], where he spent all of his last eight seasons in the PBA, winning three championships. A seven-time recipient of the [[Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team award]] from 1985 to 1992, Loyzaga made a name for himself as a straight-up defensive stopper, using his heft and quick hands to guard the league's best big men, including the great [[Ramon Fernandez]], and later, [[Alvin Patrimonio]].


He retired from basketball after the [[1993 PBA season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pba.inquirer.net/51676/making-a-difference-chito-loyzaga-is-named-to-the-pbas-40-greatest-players|title=Making a difference: Chito Loyzaga is named to the PBA's 40 greatest players|work=pba.inquirer.net}}</ref>
He retired from basketball after the [[1993 PBA season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pba.inquirer.net/51676/making-a-difference-chito-loyzaga-is-named-to-the-pbas-40-greatest-players|title=Making a difference: Chito Loyzaga is named to the PBA's 40 greatest players|work=pba.inquirer.net}}</ref>
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Loyzaga also played for the [[Philippines at the 1990 Asian Games|Philippines men's national basketball team]] in the [[Basketball at the 1990 Asian Games|1990 Asian Games]] where he distinguished himself by helping limit [[Democratic People's Republic of Korea|North Korean]] center [[Ri Myung Hun]] despite a height discrepancy of over a foot and a half between them.
Loyzaga also played for the [[Philippines at the 1990 Asian Games|Philippines men's national basketball team]] in the [[Basketball at the 1990 Asian Games|1990 Asian Games]] where he distinguished himself by helping limit [[Democratic People's Republic of Korea|North Korean]] center [[Ri Myung Hun]] despite a height discrepancy of over a foot and a half between them.


==Personal life==
==Post-retirement==
In 2002, Loyzaga became the fourth commissioner of the [[Metropolitan Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsflash.org/2002/08/sp/sp002093.htm|title=Chito Loyzaga's 'last hurah'|work=Philippine Headline News Online|access-date=2008-12-19|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303200645/http://www.newsflash.org/2002/08/sp/sp002093.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He served as general manager of [[San Miguel Beermen]], from 2004 until 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beltran |first=Joey Villar, Nelson |date=2004-02-07 |title=Ex-PBA cagers tapped for four SMC teams |url=https://qa.philstar.com/sports/2004/02/07/237926/ex-pba-cagers-tapped-four-smc-teams |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
Loyzaga is the son of Philippine basketball great [[Carlos Loyzaga]] and Vicky Cuerva. He and brother [[Joey Loyzaga]] became one of the few siblings to have played in the PBA, eventually playing together with Ginebra San Miguel. Loyzaga is married to Maritoni Yulo, with whom he has three children, namely: Celina, Jose Joaquin, and Cecilia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/25/yehey/sports/20080525spo9.html|title=The son of ‘the Big Difference’ makes a difference|access-date=2008-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306191329/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/25/yehey/sports/20080525spo9.html|archive-date=2009-03-06|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2002, Loyzaga became the fourth commissioner of the [[Metropolitan Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsflash.org/2002/08/sp/sp002093.htm|title=Chito Loyzaga's 'last hurah'|work=Philippine Headline News Online}}</ref> He was also a commissioner and executive director of the [[Philippine Sports Commission]] from 2010 to 2012.
He was also a commissioner and executive director of the [[Philippine Sports Commission]] from 2010 to 2012.


In 2013, he served as a basketball commissioner in the [[UAAP Season 76 basketball tournaments|76th Season]] of the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/03/04/915576/loyzaga-new-uaap-commish|title=Loyzaga new UAAP commish|work=Philstar.com}}</ref>
In 2013, he served as a basketball commissioner in the [[UAAP Season 76 basketball tournaments|76th Season]] of the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/03/04/915576/loyzaga-new-uaap-commish|title=Loyzaga new UAAP commish|work=Philstar.com}}</ref>


Recently, on April 9, 2015, he was appointed the Athletics Director of the [[National University (Philippines)|National University]] for their [[NU Bulldogs|Bulldogs]] sports program, replacing [[Junel Baculi]].
Recently, on April 9, 2015, he was appointed the Athletics Director of the [[National University (Philippines)|National University]] for their [[NU Bulldogs|Bulldogs]] sports program, replacing [[Junel Baculi]].

==Personal life==
Loyzaga is the son of Philippine basketball great [[Carlos Loyzaga]] and Vicky Cuerva. He and brother [[Joey Loyzaga]] became one of the few siblings to play in the PBA, eventually playing with Ginebra San Miguel.

He is married to [[Toni Yulo-Loyzaga|Ma. Antonia "Toni" Yulo]], with whom he has three children, namely: Celina, Jose Joaquin, and Cecilia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/25/yehey/sports/20080525spo9.html|title=The son of 'the Big Difference' makes a difference|website=[[The Manila Times]] |access-date=2008-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306191329/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/25/yehey/sports/20080525spo9.html|archive-date=2009-03-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> Yulo was executive director of the [[Manila Observatory]] from 2007 to 2016, and former president of National Resilience Council. In July 2022, she was appointed [[Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources|secretary]] of the [[Department of Environment and Natural Resources]] by President [[Bongbong Marcos]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bilyonaryo.com/2022/06/25/green-warrior-toni-yulo-loyzaga-among-bongbong-marcos-choices-for-environment-secretary1/|title= Green warrior: Toni Yulo-Loyzaga among Bongbong Marcos' choices for Environment Secretary|publisher=Bilyonaryo |date=June 25, 2022|access-date=August 21, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Great Taste Coffee Makers 1985 PBA All-Filipino Conference Champions}}
{{Great Taste Coffee Makers 1985 PBA All-Filipino Conference Champions}}
{{Ginebra San Miguel 1986 PBA Open Conference Champions}}
{{Ginebra San Miguel 1986 PBA Open Conference Champions}}
{{Añejo Rhum 65ers 1988 PBA All-Filipino Conference Champions}}
{{Añejo Rum 65ers 1988 PBA All-Filipino Conference Champions}}
{{Philippines Men Basketball Squad 1990 Asian Games}}
{{Philippines Men Basketball Squad 1990 Asian Games}}
{{Ginebra San Miguel 1991 PBA 1st Conference Champions}}
{{Ginebra San Miguel 1991 PBA 1st Conference Champions}}
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[[Category:Philippines men's national basketball team players]]
[[Category:Philippines men's national basketball team players]]
[[Category:Filipino men's basketball players]]
[[Category:Filipino men's basketball players]]
[[Category:San Beda Red Lions men's basketball players]]
[[Category:San Beda Red Lions basketball players]]
[[Category:Power forwards (basketball)]]
[[Category:Power forwards]]
[[Category:Small forwards]]
[[Category:Small forwards]]
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in basketball]]
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in basketball]]

Latest revision as of 08:11, 27 September 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cuerva and the surname or paternal family name is Loyzaga.
Chito Loyzaga
Commissioner of the UAAP 76th season
In office
2013–2014
Preceded byAto Badolato
Succeeded byAndy Jao
Personal details
SpouseToni Yulo
ParentCarlos Loyzaga
RelativesJoey Loyzaga (brother)
Teresa Loyzaga (sister)
Bing Loyzaga (sister)
Basketball career
NU Bulldogs
PositionAthletic director
LeagueUniversity Athletic Association of the Philippines
Personal information
Born (1958-08-28) August 28, 1958 (age 66)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Beda (Manila)
CollegeSan Beda
Playing career1981–1993
PositionPower forward / small forward
Number4, 14, 41
Career history
1981YCO-Tanduay
1983Toyota
1984–1985Great Taste
1986–1993Ginebra San Miguel
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As executive:

Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing Team competition

Joaquín "Chito" Cuerva Loyzaga (born August 29, 1958) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and basketball commissioner. He is currently the Athletics Director of the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He played for the San Beda College in the NCAA before going on to play in the Philippine Basketball Association.

PBA career

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Early career

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In the PBA, Loyzaga played one game for YCO-Tanduay, then migrated to Australia for two years. He came back to play for Toyota in 1983. After Toyota disbanded, Loyzaga moved to Great Taste, where he became part of the team's dynasty of four straight championships.

Ginebra

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In 1986, he was shipped to Ginebra San Miguel, where he spent all of his last eight seasons in the PBA, winning three championships. A seven-time recipient of the Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team award from 1985 to 1992, Loyzaga made a name for himself as a straight-up defensive stopper, using his heft and quick hands to guard the league's best big men, including the great Ramon Fernandez, and later, Alvin Patrimonio.

He retired from basketball after the 1993 PBA season.[1]

National team career

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Loyzaga also played for the Philippines men's national basketball team in the 1990 Asian Games where he distinguished himself by helping limit North Korean center Ri Myung Hun despite a height discrepancy of over a foot and a half between them.

Post-retirement

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In 2002, Loyzaga became the fourth commissioner of the Metropolitan Basketball Association.[2]

He served as general manager of San Miguel Beermen, from 2004 until 2006.[3]

He was also a commissioner and executive director of the Philippine Sports Commission from 2010 to 2012.

In 2013, he served as a basketball commissioner in the 76th Season of the UAAP.[4]

Recently, on April 9, 2015, he was appointed the Athletics Director of the National University for their Bulldogs sports program, replacing Junel Baculi.

Personal life

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Loyzaga is the son of Philippine basketball great Carlos Loyzaga and Vicky Cuerva. He and brother Joey Loyzaga became one of the few siblings to play in the PBA, eventually playing with Ginebra San Miguel.

He is married to Ma. Antonia "Toni" Yulo, with whom he has three children, namely: Celina, Jose Joaquin, and Cecilia.[5] Yulo was executive director of the Manila Observatory from 2007 to 2016, and former president of National Resilience Council. In July 2022, she was appointed secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by President Bongbong Marcos.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Making a difference: Chito Loyzaga is named to the PBA's 40 greatest players". pba.inquirer.net.
  2. ^ "Chito Loyzaga's 'last hurah'". Philippine Headline News Online. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  3. ^ Beltran, Joey Villar, Nelson (2004-02-07). "Ex-PBA cagers tapped for four SMC teams". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Loyzaga new UAAP commish". Philstar.com.
  5. ^ "The son of 'the Big Difference' makes a difference". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  6. ^ "Green warrior: Toni Yulo-Loyzaga among Bongbong Marcos' choices for Environment Secretary". Bilyonaryo. June 25, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
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