Playing career Banal played college ball for the
Mapúa Institute of Technology, before venturing into professional basketball with the
Great Taste Coffee Makers in the PBA from 1982–1985 where he got an injury. After his semi-retirement from the PBA, he worked as a circulation director of
The Philippine Star.
Coaching career His first coaching stint was for RC Cola team played in the
Philippine Basketball League. He was previously the head coach of the collegiate teams
Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA,
Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP (won the 2002 UAAP title), the Casino Rubbing Alcohol and Hapee Nenaco in the PBL, and the
Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in the PBA, where he won championships in all of the four leagues. He is also the assistant coach of the
Pasig Pirates in the
Metropolitan Basketball Association. He stepped down from the position in 2012. Shortly after his resignation, Banal focused on his family-owned school business, Domuschola International School where he was the president until 2015.
PCBL commissioner In 2016, Banal returned to basketball after he appointed as the league commissioner of Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League starting this
2016 Chairman's Cup. He will take over the position from Ato Badolato. == Coaching records ==