Rogelio C. Melencio /ref> (September 27, 1939 – 1995), also known as Tembong Melencio, was a former
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basketball player and coach. Melencio was born in Tondo,
Manila
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,
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. He played for the Yutivo Opels and later for Concepcion Industries in the
Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association
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. Melencio also appeared at the
Olympic Games
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in Munich, Germany as a member of the country's national basketball team. He was also a key member of the Pesta Sukan Basketball Team, the 2nd national team of the Philippines beating the 1st national team in close exhibition games.