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Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association
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608:"MICAA in the Sixties"
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299:Ely Capacio
295:Rene Canent
262:Sixto Agbay
74:Team colors
68:Philippines
1013:Categories
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600:References
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464:Abe Monzon
106:Leo Prieto
102:Head coach
284:Jess Bito
126:Ed Ocampo
92:President
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860:Leagues
823:UNTV Cup
775:D-League
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679:Seniors
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