The Navs Effect

In this episode of The Navs Effect, Karl Batungbacal joins me to break down another enticing weekend of UAAP men’s basketball action.

We talk about Ateneo’s statement win over La Salle — how the Blue Eagles are quickly establishing themselves as title contenders — and what’s gone wrong for the Green Archers in their underwhelming start.

We also discuss UP’s bounce-back victory over NU, what the Fighting Maroons should take from it, and what the Bulldogs can do to finally start winning the big games against top teams.

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.

In this solo episode of The Navs Effect, I break down why the UAAP men’s basketball tournament looks more wide open than expected.

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With UST, Ateneo, and NU looking like they can hang with La Salle and UP, this UAAP season has the makings of one of the most competitive in years.

Jason Inocencio makes his return to the podcast and joins Navs in reviewing 'One Battle After Another' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and written/directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Some say it's the best film of the year so far. Is that true? We discuss.

In this episode of The Navs Effect, I’m joined by Phoenix Fuel Masters head coach and Cignal analyst Willy Wilson for a deep dive into UAAP basketball and beyond.

We react to Ateneo’s win over UE, the impact of Blue Eagles newcomers Kymani Ladi and Dominic Escobar, and whether the Red Warriors should focus more on Precious Momowei. We also discuss UP’s loss to Adamson — what’s behind the Fighting Maroons’ early struggles, the slow start for Rhey Remogat, and whether the Soaring Falcons can make a run to the Finals.

Then, we look ahead to La Salle vs. UST, particularly the matchup between Michael Phillips and Collins Akowe, plus Jacob Cortez’s rise and how he compares to his father Mike, who was once Willy’s teammate.

We wrap things up with Willy’s reflections on his La Salle playing days, his first season coaching Phoenix in the PBA, and our returning “Life Corner” segment.

In this episode of The Navs Effect, Karl Batungbacal joins me to break down the opening weekend of UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball.

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Tune in as we set the stage for what looks to be another thrilling UAAP season.

Kevin Quiambao comes on The Navs Effect Podcast to discuss his years as a DLSU Green Archer, his stint with the Gilas national team in the FIBA Asia Cup, his plans for the future, what it takes to become a top-tier basketball talent, and fatherhood. Disclaimer: there are inconsistencies with the audio-video sync due to technical issues. Please bear with us. Thank you.

Incoming Ateneo junior Shawn Tuano comes on The Navs Effect podcast to discuss the Blue Eagles' budding reputation as the dark horse contenders of UAAP Season 88, the hype surrounding new recruits Divine Adili, Kymani Ladi, and Dominic Escobar, this season's team captains, improving his game, and going from the trunk of the car as a rookie to calling dibs for the front seat.

The Boleros' Maui Yap joins the podcast to play a game of "over, under, or push?" in predicting the elimination round records of all teams in the upcoming UAAP men's basketball season. What do you think of our choices? Let us know in the comments. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review!

Rey Dela Cruz of Reyview returns on the pod as we give our review of the conclusion to the Conjuring series and discuss what makes a good horror film.