Biñan extends streak to 10, overwhelms Bulacan

Biñan Tatak Gel came out firing early and never let up, securing a dominant 95-75 win over Bulacan on Thursday in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season at the Batangas City Coliseum.

The Heroes quickly built a double-digit cushion and consistently kept the Bulacan Kuyas at bay, never allowing them to come within single digits as they stretched their winning run to 10 games. The victory lifted Biñan to 13-3 in the 27-team round-robin elimination phase.

Carlo Lastimosa led the charge with 18 points, four rebounds, and two steals, while Jaymar Gimpayan delivered a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds along with two assists. The win moved Biñan closer to the South Division leaders—Gensan (14-2), Batangas (14-2), and Quezon Province (12-2)—in the playoff race.

Lastimosa took over in the fourth quarter, scoring eight of his 18 points in the final frame. Michael Mabulac also contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, including seven points in the closing period.

Kenny Roger Rocacurva added 12 points and four rebounds, Kristan Hernandez posted 11 points and six rebounds, while Nic Cabanero chipped in 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Biñan’s early surge saw them extend their biggest lead to 21 points, 47-26.

Bulacan, meanwhile, slid to its fourth straight defeat and a 4-11 record despite 13 points each from Jonathan Medina and Jeremy Cruz, while Marj De Leon added 12 points.

Biñan controlled the boards throughout, winning the rebounding battle 55-26, which translated into a 56-36 advantage in points in the paint and a 22-6 edge in second-chance points.

Kristan Hernandez set the tone early with 10 of his 11 points in the first half, while Gimpayan already had 10 rebounds by halftime as Biñan took a comfortable 47-28 lead into the break.

The tournament continues Friday at the Pasay Astrodome, where Gensan faces Imus at 4 p.m., Bacolod takes on Ilagan Isabela at 6 p.m., and Abra battles Pasay at 8 p.m.