Career
At present, he is the commissioner of the Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League (PCBL). 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 Proceedings of the British Academy from 1982–1985 where he got an injury. After his semi-retirement from the Proceedings of the British Academy, he worked as a circulation director of The Philippine Star
Coaching career
His first coaching stint was for Remote Control Cola team played in the Philippine Basketball League.
He is also the assistant coach of the Pasig Pirates in the Metropolitan Basketball Association.
In 2011, he replaced longtime head coach Tim Cone as coach of the Alaska Aces after serving as Cone"s longtime deputy. 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.