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PBA: Calvin Abueva still on probation, says GAB

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 03:53 PM

The Games and Amusements Board on Tuesday issued a reminder to veteran forward Calvin Abueva, who remains under probation following his trade to the Magnolia Hotshots.   Read more »

GAB asks WBA to restore Pacquiao as full champion

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 05:13 PM

The Games and Amusements Board has appealed to the World Boxing Association to restore Manny Pacquiao as its welterweight champion. Read more »

'Batang Pilipino' league asked to comply with quarantine guidelines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 07:03 PM

The Batang Pilipino Basketball League has been asked to comply with the Joint Administrative Order that governs the conduct of physical activities and sports in the time of COVID-19. Read more »

Pro events in Manila still unlikely, says GAB chief

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 01:14 PM

Professional leagues that are looking to hold sporting events will have to look at other provinces outside the nation's capital as Metro Manila remains an unlikely host for tournaments and competitions. Read more »

GAB boss expects 2021 to be 'banner year' for pro sports

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 06:10 PM

After most professional sports competitions were held in a limited capacity in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the Games and Amusements Board expects pro sports to be back with a vengeance next year.   Read more »

GAB all set for 2020 Professional Sports Summit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 04:51 PM

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) will hold the second Professional Sports Summit on a virtual platform on December 5.    Read more »

After long wait, chess legend Eugene Torre sees dream of local pro competition come true

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Nov 22 07:00 AM

Expect a series of domestic professional competitions, with 22 teams participating, to be launched early next year. Read more »

Volleyball: PVL officially turns pro; BVR, Spikers' Turf next

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 15 10:02 PM

The PVL on Friday officially turned professional, a move welcomed as "timely" by team owners and players hoping for the league to resume in the wake of the pandemic. Read more »

PBA: GAB to check back on Calvin Abueva after 6 months

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 04:47 PM

Although he is now allowed to once again play in the PBA, Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva is still being observed not just by the league but also by the Games and Amusements Board. Read more »

Chooks 3x3 holds successful test run at Inspire Academy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 03:21 PM

Ahead of its planned restart in early October, Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 held a test run on Monday afternoon at the Inspire Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Read more »

GAB expresses concern over creation of new boxing commission

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 11:19 PM

Officials of the Games and Amusements Board on Monday expressed their concern over the creation of a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission. Read more »

Football: Gov’t regulators satisfied with protocols set at PFL’s Carmona training site

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Sep 14 02:53 PM

Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra said he was “happy” with the quarantine protocols by the Philippine Football Federation at its center in Cavite “despite some minor oversights.” Read more »

Pro leagues share best practices with CHED

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 07:50 PM

The Philippines' professional sports leagues were eager to share their best practices with CHED on Monday, as the organization is set to craft a set of guidelines for collegiate leagues. Read more »

UAAP: JAO group to submit UST ‘bubble’ report to DOJ on Monday

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 06:16 PM

Officials of the Joint Administrative Order Group on COVID-19 have agreed to submit to the DOJ a report detailing whether UST broke quarantine protocols when its men's basketball team scrimmaged in Sorsogon in June.   Read more »

Philippine boxing took 'hit on the chin' with closure of ALA

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 10:31 PM

MANILA -- Philippine boxing suffered a big hit with the demise of ALA Boxing Promotions, which created the popular Pinoy Pride boxing series. Read more »

Pinoy boxer who tested positive for COVID-19 had expired license, says GAB

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 06 02:07 PM

The Games and Amusements Board will send a notice to Filipino boxer John Moralde, whose fight last July was cancelled when he tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »

GAB eyes practices for pro teams before end of August

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 01:43 PM

The country's professional leagues remain hopeful that they can resume training sessions this month. Read more »

GAB sanctions possible for violators of administrative order

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 03:24 PM

The Games and Amusements Board is ready to penalize violators of the Joint Administrative Order, which governs the conduct of physical activities and sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Read more »

GAB chairman calls on Calvin Abueva to be more professional

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 04 04:58 PM

GAB is not involved in the disciplinary action that the PBA has imposed against Phoenix forward Calvin Abueva, but Chairman Baham Mitra nonetheless hopes that "The Beast" has learned from his previous mistakes. Read more »

'Slight delay' in resumption of practices for pro leagues

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 01:04 PM

There will be a "slight delay" in the resumption of practices for the country's professional sports teams. Read more »