Ginebra

The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The most popular team in the league, it is owned by Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (formerly, La Tondeña Distillers, Inc.), a subsidiary of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC). The team is one of three PBA ball clubs currently owned by the SMC group of companies, along with the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots and the San Miguel Beermen. Barangay Ginebra has won 15 PBA championships, the second most overall.

La Tondeña, Inc. (renamed, La Tondeña Distillers, Inc., after SMC acquired majority control in 1987) joined the PBA in 1979 as an expansion team. After some rough times during their first few seasons, their fortunes changed when veterans Robert Jaworski and Francis Arnaiz arrived in 1984, following the disbandment of the famed Toyota Tamaraws. With new players like Jaworski being veterans of the game from ages 30–35, Jaworski would also be given the role as head coach of the young Ginebra team. As player-coach, Jaworski steered the franchise to four PBA titles between 1986 and 1997. After the retirement of Coach Jaworski at the age of 52, Jong Uichico, Siot Tanquingcen and Tim Cone would be coaching the players led by the legendary "Fast and The Furious", MVPs Jayjay Helterbrand and Mark Caguioa.

Ginebra is one of the most popular and successful basketball teams in the Philippines. The team is known for its passionate fan base, known as the "Ginebra Nation," who are known for their unwavering support and loyalty to the team.

Ginebra has a rich history in Philippine basketball, with numerous championships and accolades to their name. The team is known for its fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on teamwork, hustle, and determination.

The team's iconic red and white jerseys, along with their mascot, the "Never Say Die" spirit, have become synonymous with Ginebra basketball. The team has produced some of the most legendary players in Philippine basketball history, who have gone on to become household names in the country.

Overall, Ginebra is a powerhouse in Philippine basketball, with a storied history and a dedicated fan base that continues to support the team through thick and thin.