PBA Images The PBA received an offer from the provincial government of Ilocos Norte to host a bubble in the event it becomes the league’s last resort to start the 46th season this year. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said he had initial talks with Ilocos Norte governor Matthew Manotoc regarding...
The PBA believes putting focus on vaccinating its teams and players will create an easier path towards starting the 46th season this year. Vice chairman Bobby Rosales said Tuesday, April 20 that inoculation efforts are the league’s main priority after plans for the season to open this month were...
The PBA will implement a 20-percent salary cut on teams and employees as part of measures to deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said Tuesday, April 20 that league employees, players and coaches are going to be affected by the salary cut which he...
Matthew Wright perhaps echoed the sentiment of every PBA player recently as the waiting game for the 46th season to start lingers on due to the COVID-19 crisis. “Tired of waiting to play this game,” the Phoenix Super LPG star said on Instagram recently. View this post on Instagram Wright and...
Alaska guard Maverick Ahanmisi drives to the basket against Anthony Semerad of NLEX during the PBA Philippine Cup last year in Pampanga. (Photo from PBA) At least one PBA player is supportive of the idea of holding another bubble in the light of the return to stricter quarantine regulations in most...
PBA chief says resumption of sports activities can help revive economy PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the Executive of the Year award bestowed to him in the virtual Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night is a testament to the efforts of...
Photo from PBA PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila may force the league to reconsider the opening date of the Philippine Cup. Tentatively set to fire off on April 9, the 46th PBA season begins with the All-Filipino conference, a few months after...
Photo from PBA Exactly a year ago today, March 8, the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup opened with much fanfare at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The league ushered the lavish ceremony, starting with the 44th Season Leo Awards Night which saw an injured June Mar Fajardo, all smiles riding an...
Photo from PBA Justin Chua’s breakthrough performance in the bubble was finally recognized after formally receiving the Top D-Fender plum in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night held Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Phoenix Super LPG center was named as the best defender of the Philippine Cup bubble by...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone took time to pay tribute to one of his colleagues shortly after receiving the Outstanding Coach of the Bubble during the PBA Press Corps Awards Night held Sunday, March 7, 2021. Cone hailed Phoenix Super LPG mentor Topex Robinson for the way he handled his...
Photo from PBA The man credited for the successful staging of the PBA Philippine Cup bubble will have his share of the limelight during the PBA Press Corps virtual Awards Night on Sunday at the TV5 Media Center. The men and women who cover the PBA beat is bestowing the title Mr. Executive to...
The PBA staff gathers inside the league office before the pandemic broke out last year. (Photo from PBA) The entire PBA staff will be recognized with a special citation in the PBA Press Corps virtual Awards Night on Sunday at the TV5 Media Center. The 17-man league personnel headed by Deputy...
