Prior to joining the PBA in 1988 , Purefoods was a member of the Philippine Amateur Basketball League ( PABL , later renamed the Philippine Basketball League ) .
Was one of the strongest teams during its tenure with the amateur league .
Prior to joining the PBA in 1988 , Purefoods was a member of the Philippine Amateur Basketball League ( PABL , later renamed the Philippine Basketball League ) and was one of the strongest teams during its tenure with the amateur league .