Elmer Yanga

Elmer Yanga (August 13, 1945 – May 1, 2024) is a Filipino sports executive serving for Pop Cola Panthers from its foundation in 1990 until its disbandment in 2001.

An alumnus of University of the East, Yanga started as the manager of the RFM–Swift coached by Yeng Guiao in the PABL.

He also won 3 Danny Floro PBA Executive of the Year award from 1993 to 1995 for turning the franchise into title contender.

[2] He is also notable for letting Yeng Guiao go to Pepsi/Mobiline and hiring Derrick Pumaren in 1994 Governors' Cup.

[3] In an interview, he stated that he coached the Pop Cola franchise for one time, but he did not remembered when the game is.