PAMPANGA governor Dennis 'Delta' Pineda will now have an even more active role on the sidelines of Converge in the PBA 49th Season Philippine Cup.
Pineda has been named the first assistant coach of the FiberXers starting this conference, after being previously listed as the assistant team manager of the team.
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Head coach Franco Atienza said Pineda will be on the sidelines for Converge's opening game of the Philippine Cup against Meralco on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Pineda is a two-time MPBL champion after bringing the Pampanga Giant Lanterns to consecutive titles in 2023 and 2024.

There has been major changes in the coaching staff of the FiberXers during the offseason with Charles Tiu no longer with the squad as an assistant coach.
Former CEU coach Chico Manabat are among the new hires of the FiberXers in the coaching staff.
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