have not prove their Filipino citizenship that began in the 2000 Commissioners Cup. Those suspended were Danny Seigle, Chris Jackson, Rudy Hatfield and Menk, among others. However, Menk would suffer the worst as he spend more than a year to prove his case until the latter stages of the 2001 season. Latter years In Bernardino's latter years in the PBA, two expansion franchises, Tanduay and Red Bull entered the league in 1999 and 2000, respectively, bringing the league number from eight to 10. The San Miguel Beermen rose into power as the league's new dynasty, winning five titles in two seasons. In 2001, Bernardino went through minor health problems and was forced to temporarily hand the reins to deputy commissioner Sonny Barrios to recuperate. In 2002, he announced that he was stepping aside as commissioner after the end of the season. His successor was Viva TV sports anchor and lawyer, Noli Eala. After the PBA In 2004, Bernardino, along with Ricky Palou and other former PBA executives, formed Sports Vision Management and was responsible for the formation of the school-themed Shakey's V-League that began in 2004. In 2006, he was the commissioner of the 82nd NCAA season, the first time in four years he was commissioner of a basketball tournament. He was also considered to be the executive director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. Death Jun Bernardino died at 1:30 a.m. on March 24, 2007, from a heart attack after organizing a surprise birthday celebration for Philippine basketball pioneer Moying Martelino. As a tribute to Bernardino, the league renamed the Perpetual Trophy, the award given to the champions of the PBA Philippine Cup as the Jun Bernardino Trophy. All 10 teams also worn a black patch in their uniforms during the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference as a tribute while commemorating the life and times of the late commissioner in a tribute during the PBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Shakey's V-League also paid tribute to Bernardino during the opening rites of the tournament in May. See also Philippine Basketball Association References External links PBA Official Website 1947 births 2007 deaths Filipino men's basketball players Philippine Basketball Association executives Ateneo de Manila University alumni UP Fighting Maroons basketball players