1982 PBA Reinforced Filipino Conference
The 1982 Philippine Basketball Association Reinforced Filipino Conference was the first conference of the 1982 PBA season. It started on March 7 and ended on July 13, 1982. The tournament is an Import-laden format, which requires an import with the height limit of 6"5' and below for each team.
Format
The following format was observed for the duration of the tournament:- The eight participating teams were divided into two groups; teams in the same group played each other twice, while in the other group three times, totalling 18 games.
- A series of best-of-three quarterfinals, best-of-five semifinals, and the first-ever best-of-seven championship series will determine the PBA First Conference champion.
Elimination round
Division A
| # | Teams | W | L | PCT | GB |
| 1 | Crispa Redmanizers | 12 | 6 | .667 | –- |
| 2 | Gilbey's Gin | 11 | 7 | .611 | 1 |
| 3 | Yco-Tanduay | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3 |
| 4 | U/Tex Wranglers | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4 |
Division B
| # | Teams | W | L | PCT | GB |
| 1 | San Miguel Beermen | 13 | 5 | .722 | –- |
| 2 | Toyota Super Corollas | 10 | 8 | .555 | 3 |
| 3 | Mariwasa-Honda TMXers | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6 |
| 4 | Great Taste Coffee Makers | 2 | 16 | .111 | 11 |