Tag: #PBA bubble
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Nambatac stars anew as RoS beats Blackwater, earns share of lead
Rey Nambatac sustained his fiery scoring as Rain or Shine turned back Blackwater, 71-62, to gain a share of the early lead in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night, July 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
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Ilocos Norte still willing to host PBA bubble
Ilocos Norte governor Matthew Manotoc said the offer to host a bubble remains on the table for the PBA if it decides to once again explore the setup.
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BCDA assures strict safety protocols at FIBA Bubble in Clark
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) assured that strict health protocols will be implemented to ensure the safety of over 600 local and foreign players, coaches, and staff during the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers Bubble in Clark on June 13.
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PBA not keen on holding another bubble season
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.
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IATF gives go signal to PBA team practices
PBA teams could be allowed to hold 5-on-5 scrimmages in areas under General Community Quarantine starting May 18 following the approval of the Inter-Agency Task Force.
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Batangas City to host PBA season?
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is not ruling out the possibility that Batangas City may end up as a venue for the 46th season.
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PBA teams raring to play again
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel assistant coach Richard del Rosario thinks the waiting game surrounding the start of the PBA season is making it stressful for players and coaches who are raring to get back on the hardcourt.
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PBA season remains on hold unless COVID cases decline
The PBA will not be able to stage the 46th season under a closed-circuit setup unless there’s a decline in COVID-19 cases.
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PBA gives go signal to training bubbles in MGCQ areas
The PBA will allow teams to hold training bubbles as long as they are held in areas under Modified General Community Quarantine.
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Marcial set to discuss PBA resumption with gov’t officials
The PBA is hoping to get a clearer view as to how it can start the 46th season amid the current COVID-19 situation when it meets top government officials Wednesday, April 28 at the Malacanang Palace.
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PBA optimistic on two-conference format despite delays
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league remains on track to stage a two-conference format for the 46th season despite delays to its start due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.
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PBA explores Ilocos Norte as possible bubble venue
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.
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PBA: Vaccination of teams, league personnel remains a priority
The PBA believes putting focus on vaccinating its teams and players will create an easier path towards starting the 46th season this year.
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PBA to implement 20% salary cut on teams, employees
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.
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Wright raring to play again: ‘I miss performing for the fans’
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.
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Ahanmisi supports staging of another PBA bubble
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 parts of the country.
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Marcial thrilled to receive PSA Executive of the Year award
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 everyone who made last season’s bubble a success.
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Rising cases of COVID-19 a concern for PBA chief
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.