(From left) MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos, PBA Commissioner Willy Marcial, and MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia (Photo from the MMDA) The PBA sought the clarification and guidance of the Metropolitan Development Authority with regards to current health and safety guidelines being implemented by the...
Barangay Ginebra guard Stanley Pringle drives to the basket against two TNT defenders during the PBA Philippine Cup last year in Pampanga. (Photo from PBA) PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said Friday, May 14, that teams are expected to start their training sessions beginning next week in Batangas...
Thirdy Ravena (Photo from San-En NeoPhoenix Thirdy Ravena sent a letter to the PBA a day after the issue surrounding the league’s “draft dodger” rule resurfaced when he signed a multi-year extension with the San-en Neophoenix of Japan’s B.League. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed...
The PBA will restore the salaries of players, coaches and staff in full on May 18 when teams are expected to begin holding 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial made that assurance even as he asked for the cooperation of the teams in order...
The PBA is now more lukewarm to the idea of holding another bubble, especially after the government allowed the league to hold 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said another bubble will pose more difficulty for the league, something that...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of starting the 46th season next month will hinge on whether the government-approved staging of 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine is a success. Marcial is giving teams at least a month to hold full practices starting...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (center) is flanked (from left) by former Batangas City councilor Mando Lazarte, Edilberto Perez (executive asst), Gilberto Alea (sports and development) and Jocelyn Cantre (gen. services head) during a meeting yesterday in the provincial capital. (PBA images) PBA...
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Office has encouraged the players, coaches and officials of all 12 teams to join the government's campaign against the spread of COVID-19. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said Wednesday, May 5, that the league, as an institution, should...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is not ruling out the possibility that Batangas City may end up as a venue for the 46th season. Marcial said in a TV interview that the likelihood of having games in his hometown will depend on the COVID-19 situation and the success of the upcoming PBA practices in...
Global travel remains largely shutdown although domestic demand is perking up, according to latest statistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels (March 2019) but rose versus the immediate month prior (February...
Willie Revillame Television host Willie Revillame is in mourning after he found out that comedian Le Chazz passed away over the weekend. In the recent episode of "Wowowin-Tutok To Win," Willie expressed his sympathy for those he left behind. Willie has nothing but good words for Le Chazz whom he...
The PBA is seeking the request of the Inter-Agency Task Force for 5-on-5 scrimmages to be allowed in areas with regulations below Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league will be asked to explain its case before IATF officials once a formal letter has...
