AS 2025 beckons, so does a new beginning for Terrafirma.
Vic Manuel is keeping his fingers crossed the Dyip will be able to turn things around when the team resumes its campaign in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
As things stand now, the franchise is still the only winless team at 0-7 during the holiday break, a situation that somehow leaves a pain in the heart, according to the veteran forward.
"Malungkot yung Pasko kasi first time ko na winless (sa conference)," said Manuel, 37.
If there's one silver lining for the Dyip, Manuel noted how the team would usually lose in the homestretch just like what happened in its final game of the year against Rain or Shine, 124-112.
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"Nandun na kami. Talagang naso-short lang," he said. "Yun lang kailangan, close out lang talaga. Yun ang problema ng team namin. Kinakapos lang talaga."
Despite the losing record, Manuel actually sees some upside on Terrafirma, noting the presence of a young, promising core that includes Kemark Carino, Paolo Hernandez, Louie Sangalang, Brent Paraiso, Didat Hanapi, CJ Catapusan, Aljun Melecio, and Mark Nonoy.
Then there's Stanley Pringle, Kevin Ferrer, Aldrech Ramos, and himself - not to mention the injured Terrence Romeo - to complement the Dyip's young guns.
Manuel nonetheless, sees the Dyip coming together as a unit in its last five outings, describing Terrafima as a 'good team.'
"Hindi man ngayon, sa mga next conferences mas magiging better yung team namin. Late lang talaga nabuo," he added. (RG)
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