The Pangasinan Heatwaves held off the Rizal Xentro Mall Golden Coolers 75-67 in a Philippines MPBL matchup. The Heatwaves used a strong home-court advantage and consistent scoring across four quarters to secure an eight-point win. Pangasinan established control in the paint and from the perimeter, building a lead that forced Rizal to play catch-up. The Golden Coolers made several runs, but timely responses from the Heatwaves' key players prevented any sustained comeback. This victory is crucial for the Pangasinan Heatwaves' playoff positioning in the MPBL, a league that brings professional basketball to provinces across the Philippines. The win adds important points to their record in a competitive conference.