# Chino Trinidad

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Filipino basketball sports journalist and league commissioner (1967–2024)

In this [Filipino name](/source/Filipino_name), the [middle name](/source/Middle_name) or maternal  [family name](/source/Surname) is *Lacsamana* and the surname or paternal family name is *Trinidad*.

Chino Trinidad Trinidad in 2020 1st Commissioner of the Sharks Billiards Association In office May 7, 2024 – July 13, 2024 8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League In office 2000–2010 Preceded by Yeng Guiao Succeeded by Nolan Bernardino Personal details Born Manolo Lacsamana Trinidad (1967-07-23)July 23, 1967 Philippines Died July 13, 2024(2024-07-13) (aged 56) Pasay, Philippines Alma mater University of the Philippines Diliman Occupation Sports journalist executive Sports commentary career Sports Basketball Boxing

**Manolo** "**Chino**" **Lacsamana Trinidad** (July 23, 1967 – July 13, 2024) was a Filipino [sports journalist](/source/Sports_journalist) and executive who formerly served as a [play-by-play commentator](/source/Sports_commentator) in the [Philippine Basketball Association](/source/Philippine_Basketball_Association) (PBA) [coverage](/source/PBA_on_Vintage_Sports) by [Vintage Television](/source/Vintage_Television).[1]

## Career

### Sportscasting

Trinidad started in *[Balitang Bayan Numero Uno](/source/Balitang_Bayan_Numero_Uno)'*s Sports Ngayon segment from 1991 to 1998 in [DZRH](/source/DZRH). He started a sideline reporter from 1993 to 1995, on Vintage Television's PBA coverage. He later worked as a play-by-play commentator not only on [basketball](/source/Philippine_Basketball_Association) games, but also on boxing games, like *[Blow-by-Blow](/source/Blow_by_Blow_(Philippine_boxing_program))*.[1] His notable play-by-play game was the do-or-die upset of [Barangay Ginebra](/source/1999_Barangay_Ginebra_Kings_season) against [Mobiline Phone Pals](/source/1999_Mobiline_Phone_Pals_season) in [1999 PBA All-Filipino Cup](/source/1999_PBA_All-Filipino_Cup) quarterfinals.[2] He also worked as a sports reporter on [GMA News](/source/GMA_Integrated_News).[3]

In 2007, he served as a play-by-play in [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network)'s coverage of [2007 FIBA Asia Championship](/source/2007_FIBA_Asia_Championship).[4]

### Sports management

He also served as the commissioner of [Philippine Basketball League](/source/Philippine_Basketball_League) starting in 2000, replacing [Yeng Guiao](/source/Yeng_Guiao), his notable color commentator partner in PBA coverages.[5] He resigned in 2010.[3] He was also a founding member of [Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas](/source/Samahang_Basketbol_ng_Pilipinas) (SBP).[1][6] He was one of the personalities who pushed for the rights of SBP as the Philippine basketball federation and fight against the failures of its predecessor, the [Basketball Association of the Philippines](/source/Basketball_Association_of_the_Philippines).[7][8][9]

He was later a candidate in the positions like basketball commissioner of the [University Athletic Association of the Philippines](/source/University_Athletic_Association_of_the_Philippines) in 2014,[10] and Chairman of [Games and Amusement Board](/source/Games_and_Amusements_Board) (GAB).[1] He was later appointed as [Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup](/source/Pilipinas_VisMin_Super_Cup) consultant.[11]

In May 2024, Trinidad was appointed the commissioner of its first professional pool league in the Philippines, the [Sharks Billiards Association](/source/Sharks_Billiards_Association).[12][13] He was also an adviser of the [Pilipinas Super League](/source/Pilipinas_Super_League).[14]

### Others

After resigning in GMA, Trinidad focused on his founded cable TV channel named [Pilipinas HD](/source/Pilipinas_HD).[1][15][16]

In 2014, he led "Pagpupugay", a tribute to Filipino sports heroes. That tribute got minor citation from the [PSA Annual Awards](/source/PSA_Annual_Awards) in [2015](/source/2015_PSA_Annual_Awards).[17]

He criticized [Chot Reyes](/source/Chot_Reyes) and the SBP for mishandling the [team](/source/Philippines_men's_national_basketball_team) in [2023 FIBA World Cup](/source/2023_FIBA_Basketball_World_Cup).[18][8]

Beside of being a former boxing play-by-play commentator, he also a contributor to Philippine boxing.[13]

## Personal life and death

Trinidad was the son of sports columnist Recah Trinidad and Fe Lacsamana.[14] He is also related to former PBA superstar [Mark Caguioa](/source/Mark_Caguioa).[19]

On the night of 13 July 2024, Trinidad died from a heart attack at the [San Juan de Dios Hospital](/source/San_Juan_de_Dios_Educational_Foundation) in [Pasay](/source/Pasay) at the age of 56 (ten days short of his 57th birthday).[20] Trinidad was on his way to the [Newport World Resorts](/source/Newport_World_Resorts) to meet with people including pool player [Efren Reyes](/source/Efren_Reyes).[13][21][22]

Trinidad's funeral service was held on 15 July, following his cremation five days later.[23]

## Appearances

Year Title Role Notes 1993–1995 PBA on Vintage Sports Courtside reporter 1995–1999 Play-by-play 2000–2002 PBA on Viva TV 2001–2004 Teledyaryo News Anchor 2006–2023 24 Oras Reporter Sports segment: "Time Out" 2007 Pinoy Meets World Host San Antonio, Texas and Cleveland, Ohio episode 2007–2008 100% Pinoy! 2008 Pinoy Meets World Boston, Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California episode 2011–2012; 2017–2019 Saksi sa Dobol B Reporter Sports segment: "Sports Saksi"

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_1-4) ["Chino Trinidad among the candidates for GAB chairmanship"](https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/chino-trinidad-a-candidate-for-gab-chairman-position-a1374-20221213). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [*EPISODE 54 - 1999 PBA ALL FILIPINO CUP | GINEBRA VS MOBILINE*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EvwEAopNdE), June 25, 2021, retrieved January 28, 2024

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_3-1) Velasco, Bill. ["Chino Trinidad's leap of faith"](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/06/20/1594762/chino-trinidads-leap-faith). *Philstar.com*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [*CHINA 74 - 79 PHILIPPINES | 4th Qtr Highlights FIBA Asia 2007*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8OY0BOoMIo), September 23, 2020, retrieved February 13, 2024

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Chino Leaves Post as PBL Head"](https://www.arabnews.com/node/244259). *Arab News*. February 13, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["News you need to know: Chino Trinidad, Fran Yu updates and more"](https://www.spin.ph/multisport/news-you-need-to-know-chino-trinidad-fran-yu-updates-and-more-a1374-20221214). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved March 27, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [*POLITISKOOP with veteran Sports Journalist Chino Trinidad | September 6, 2023*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p96xBkWwlS4), September 6, 2023, retrieved January 28, 2024

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_8-1) [*POLITISKOOP with veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad | October 6, 2023*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsqKKAD28-s), October 6, 2023, retrieved January 28, 2024

1. **[^](#cite_ref-je-ouster2_9-0)** [Eala slams BAP on Jinggoy ouster](http://www.surfshop.net.ph/pba2/RPTeam/?pg=news&dt=1%2F8%2F2007&ar=4)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Chino Trinidad takes name out of candidates list for UAAP commissioner. Here's his reason"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/chino-trinidad-takes-name-out-of-candidates-list-for-uaap-commissioner--heres-his-reason). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["VisMin Super Cup taps Chino Trinidad as consultant"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/vismin-super-cup-taps-chino-trinidad-as-consultant-a795-20210612). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Montejo, Mark Rey (May 7, 2024). ["Sharks launches first-ever pro billiard league in PH"](https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/7/sharks-launches-first-ever-pro-billiard-league-in-ph). *Manila Bulletin*. Retrieved May 18, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:3_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:3_13-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:3_13-2) Villaluna, Ralph Edwin. ["Sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away"](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/07/14/2370113/sports-journalist-chino-trinidad-passes-away). *[The Philippine Star](/source/The_Philippine_Star)*.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-spin-crusading_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-spin-crusading_14-1) ["Chino Trinidad, crusading sports journalist, dies aged 56"](https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/chino-trinidad-veteran-sports-journalist-dies-aged-56-a1374-20240714). *Sports Interactive Network Philippines*. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Songalia, Ryan (June 10, 2016). ["Sports reporter Trinidad tackles Filipino identity with Pilipinas HD"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/135996-chino-trinidad-pilipinas-hd/). *Rappler*. Retrieved June 10, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Porcalla, Delon (June 10, 2016). ["Pilipinas HD goes on air Sunday"](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/06/10/1591492/pilipinas-hd-goes-air-sunday). *Philstar*. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Navarro, June (May 28, 2014). ["'Pagpupugay' honors Filipino sports heroes"](https://sports.inquirer.net/154163/pagpupugay-honors-filipino-sports-heroes). *INQUIRER.net*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["'Konsintindor': Chino Trinidad calls out SBP officials for alleged bias for 'coach Voldemort'"](https://politiko.com.ph/2023/09/08/konsintindor-chino-trinidad-calls-out-sbp-officials-for-alleged-bias-for-coach-voldemort/headlines/). *politiko.com.ph*. September 8, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:12_19-0)** Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson (September 9, 2001). ["New Kid in the Barangay"](https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/starweek-magazine/2001/09/09/133150/new-kid-barangay). *Philstar.com*. Retrieved July 6, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tiebreaker_20-0)** ["Chino Trinidad, 56, passes away"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/chino-trinidad-56-passes-away/307156). *Tiebreaker Times*. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Tunac, Hermes Joy (July 14, 2024). ["Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away"](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/913300/veteran-sports-journalist-chino-trinidad-passes-away/story/). *[GMA Integrated News](/source/GMA_Integrated_News)*. Retrieved July 14, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne. ["Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad dies"](https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/veteran-sports-journalist-chino-trinidad-dies). *Sun Star*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Chino Trinidad's family opens his wake to the public"](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/913397/chino-trinidad-s-family-opens-his-wake-to-the-public/story/). *GMA News Online*. July 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

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