In 1971, he began playing in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA), first with the MERALCO Reddy Kilowatts in 1971, the U/Tex Weavers in 1972 and the Toyota Comets in 1973.
He was a member of the Philippine men's national basketball team which won the 1973 ABC Championship and competed in the 1974 FIBA World Championship.