The 1990 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All‑Filipino Conference was the second conference of the league’s 1990 season. It was contested exclusively by local players, with no foreign imports permitted.
Duration
- The conference commenced on March 25 1990 and concluded with the finals on June 12 1990.
Participating Teams
Eight franchise teams competed:
- Presto Ice Cream (also known as Presto Tivolis)
- Purefoods Hotdogs
- Shell Rimula X
- San Miguel Beermen
- Alaska Milkmen
- Magnolia Ice Cream
- Ginebra San Miguel
- Sarsi
Tournament Format
- A double‑round‑robin elimination round determined the top four teams that advanced to the semifinals.
- The semifinals were a best‑of‑five series (1st vs. 4th, 2nd vs. 3rd).
- Winners of the semifinals met in a best‑of‑seven championship series.
Championship Outcome
- Champion: Presto Ice Cream defeated Purefoods Hotdogs, 4–2, in the finals.
- Runner‑up: Purefoods Hotdogs.
- Finals MVP: Allan Caidic (Presto Ice Cream).
Notable Highlights
- Allan Caidic’s scoring proficiency earned him the conference’s Best Player award.
- The conference marked the final PBA title for the Presto franchise before its disbandment later in 1990.
- The tournament featured a competitive rivalry between Presto and Purefoods, both of which fielded several future PBA Hall of Famers.
Statistical Leaders
- Top Scorer (average points per game): Allan Caidic (Presto Ice Cream) – 24.8 ppg.
- Rebounds Leader: Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods Hotdogs) – 9.3 rpg.
- Assists Leader: Ronnie Magsanoc (Shell Rimula X) – 7.1 apg.
Historical Context
The All‑Filipino Conference is traditionally regarded as the most prestigious of the PBA’s three seasonal tournaments because it showcases the league’s domestic talent without the influence of foreign imports. The 1990 edition is remembered for its high‑scoring games and the emergence of several players who would become central figures in the league throughout the 1990s.
