In this episode of The Navs Effect, I’m joined by PJ Pilares, owner of Titan Management Group, the agency representing some of Philippine basketball’s biggest names — Dwight Ramos, Francis Lopez, Tyler Tio, Gian Mamuyac, and more.

PJ gives us the inside story on Francis Lopez’s decision to leave UP for the Japan B-League, how it mirrored Dwight Ramos’ own move from Ateneo in 2020, and what goes into guiding players through those transitions.

We also discuss the principles Titan Management stands for, how the sports agency business operates in the Philippines, and what the PBA can do to compete with leagues like Japan’s B-League and Korea’s KBL.