Lastimosa was one of the original members of the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs franchise upon its entry into the league in 1988 as one of the illustrious quartet which included PBA 4-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio, many-time "Mythical Team" and All-Defensive Team Member Jerry Codiñera and perennial All-Defensive Team member, Glenn Capacio.
Glenn Miller | John Glenn | Glenn Beck | Glenn Ford | Glenn L. Martin Company | Glenn Hughes | Glenn Danzig | Glenn Close | Glenn Beck Program | Glenn Scobey Warner | Glenn McGrath | Glenn Branca | Glenn Hoddle | Glenn Miller Orchestra | Glenn Worf | Glenn Yarbrough | Glenn Research Center | Glenn Kotche | Glenn Curtiss | Glenn T. Seaborg | Glenn Shorrock | Glenn Tilbrook | Glenn McCoy | Glenn Greenwald | Glenn Gould | Glenn Frey | Glenn Donaldson | Glenn Richards | Glenn Rhee | Glenn Murcutt |
January 3: Junel Baculi was appointed head coach, with Glenn Capacio assistant coach.