Sources said Suerte and his manager already agreed to sign the deal worth P200,000 a month in the first year and P250,000 a month in the second year.
Suerte, a former University of Mindanao Davao City campus college basketball varsity played well in the recent Gilas wins against Thailand in Manama, Bahrain last year.
Suerte made a name for himself when he transferred to Cebu City and played for the University of Visayas Green Lancers.
He carried the Green Lancers to three college basketball titles.
After his stint with the Lancers, Suerte played for the University of the East Red Warriors where he led the team in scoring. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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