Fernando "Dino" Aldeguer III[1] (born November 28, 1975) is a Filipino former basketball player.

Dino Aldeguer
Personal information
Born (1975-11-26) November 26, 1975 (age 50)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
CollegeDe La Salle
PBA draft2000: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Drafted byPurefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
PositionPoint guard
Number11
Career history
2000Alaska Milkmen
2001–2002Negros Slashers
Career highlights

Playing career

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La Salle

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Aldeguer played for De La Salle Green Archers under Jong Uichico, then under Franz Pumaren (1998 to 1999). He won a championship in 1998 and 1999 with Ren-ren Ritualo, Mon Jose, and future San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora.[2]

His notable performance when he shot a three pointer that send the 1999 finals game 3 into overtime.[3]

Professional

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Aldeguer played for Alaska Aces under Tim Cone.[4] He also played for Negros Slashers in MBA and won a championship.[5][6]

Personal life

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Aldeguer stopped playing professionally to work in a construction company. He plays squash as a pastime.[7] Aldeguer is the younger brother of Philippine trade secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and the brother-in-law of former Coca-Cola Tigers coach and Parañaque councilor Binky Favis.[8] His son, Andres Aldeguer, is a footballer who plays for the Philippines national under-23 team.[9]

References

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  1. "N.S.W.F. 11 Aldeguer 99 – Part 1 of 4". Animo Nation. October 24, 2009. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  2. "1998 DLSU Green Archers". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. "Dino Aldeguer recalls how UST 'mistake' led to 'The Shot' for La Salle". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  4. Henson, Joaquin (December 3, 2016). "Ex-Archers Aldeguer, Tang see ending". Retrieved November 21, 2022 via PressReader.
  5. "Negros Slashers 2002 MBA Champions". m.facebook.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  6. "Bagong coach at 6 bagong players ng RCPI-Negros Slashers". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  7. "In his post-basketball life, De La Salle hero Aldeguer rekindles passion for squash". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  8. Henson, Joaquin M. (February 1, 2008). "Coach ties the knot". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  9. "Andres Aldeguer has natural flair for scoring goals like dad Dino - but in different sport". Spin.ph. September 11, 2013.