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It's now time to move on.

iBilib host and Rain or Shine Elasto Painter cager Chris Tiu announced that he is retiring from professional basketball.

Chris Tiu

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Chris, who led the Ateneo de Manila University in UAAP Men's basketball championship in 2008, hinted that he is considering retirement soon in November 2018.

In a short message he posted on Twitter, Chris said that he is ready to move on to the next chapter in his life.

“My heartfelt gratitude to every person who has been part of my basketball journey!! Most especially to our Lord who makes all things possible. It's now time to move on. My heart is full. #17 signing off...”

My heartfelt gratitude to every person who has been part of my basketball journey!! Most especially to our Lord who makes all things possible 🙏 It's now time to move on. My heart is full. #17 signing off... pic.twitter.com/BeuGJKObXz

-- Chris Tiu (@chris_tiu) January 8, 2019

Netizens congratulated the Kapuso host for an impressive career and wished him good luck as he pursue his other passion in life.

Thanks for the inspiration, Chris! All the best to the new journeys ahead. Forward, we go! 🙏🏻💪🏻👆🏻

-- Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) January 8, 2019

Omg 😭😭😭 ikw po ang reason bat naging fan ako ng ateneo, definitely missing you playing basketball. Good luck to your next journey kuya Chris sa @GMAiBilib
nlng Kita mapapanuod . Good bless you po 💙😊

-- Erika Bacunawa (@airyyka18) January 8, 2019

Aaah, time flies. And what a great basketball career that you've had. May God bless you on your future endeavours! Cheers

-- 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘯 (@aprilskelter) January 8, 2019

Thank you and good luck to your next journey Chris! 🙌

-- Regienald Vibar (@regzpectful) January 8, 2019

Followed you since UAAP, and I'm very proud of how far you have come. Wishing you all the best, Chris! God bless ❤

-- Patricia Ann Roque (@trish_roque) January 8, 2019