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San Miguel's Alfrancis Chua to serve as Gilas advisor

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 06:57 PM

Alfrancis Chua, the sports director of San Miguel Corporation, will take on a role with the Gilas Pilipinas national team and the SBP. Read more »

Marcial: PBA players available for 2023 World Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 01:05 AM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the league plans to go all out in backing Gilas Pilipinas when it begins its preparations for its 2023 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

Marcial: No impediment vs Kiefer's return to Shiga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 01:02 AM

It looks like NLEX will have to wait for another year before seeing the return of Kiefer Ravena. Read more »

PBA: James Yap to play next conference — commissioner

Rey Joble
Posted at Jul 30 02:56 PM

Yap took a leave of absence last season to concentrate on his campaign while running as San Juan city councilor. Read more »

PBA to hold 2 conferences next season to support Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 07:06 PM

The PBA will limit its season to just 2 conference next year in support for the Gilas Pilipinas' build up for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

PBA, Korean league work on strengthening ties

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 01:41 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial met with his counterpart from the KBL, with the two executives stressing the importance of improving communication between their leagues. Read more »

EASL will be tough for PBA teams, admits Marcial

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 12:37 AM

The PBA commissioner warned Japan teams to ‘watch out’ for PBA squads but later admitted the EASL will be a tough challenge for the Filipino clubs. Read more »

PBA's Marcial set for meetings with KBL, B.League execs

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 07:40 PM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial will meet with his counterparts from Japan and Korea's professional basketball leagues. Read more »

PBA reiterates support for Gilas as FIBA World Cup nears

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 07:38 PM

The PBA will pull out all stops to help Gilas Pilipinas in its preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Read more »

PBA awaits resolution between Kiefer Ravena, NLEX

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 06:32 PM

The PBA has yet to decide whether or not to allow Kiefer Ravena to return to the Shiga Lakestars. Read more »

TNT's Vargas re-elected as PBA chairman

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 04:47 PM

TNT Tropang Giga governor Victorico "Ricky" Vargas has been elected to a fifth straight term as chairman of the PBA Board of Governors. Read more »

PBA teams set for exhibition games with French club

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 12:33 PM

A French basketball team will visit the Philippines in September, with exhibition games against PBA squads a part of their agenda. Read more »

PBA 3x3 put on hold as smoke enters Araneta Coliseum

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 20 02:05 PM

(UPDATED) The grand finals of the PBA 3x3 Second Conference has been put on hold after smoke entered the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday morning. Read more »

No final agreement yet between PBA, Korean league

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 19 11:21 AM

The PBA has yet to reach a formal agreement with the KBL regarding the hiring of Filipino players as Asian imports, the league commissioner said. Read more »

PBA commissioner has high expectations for Converge

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 05 05:54 PM

"Kabahan sila dito sa Converge." Read more »

PBA: Ginebra, Meralco gear up for 'Chapter 4'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 08:24 PM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial is confident that basketball fans are in for a treat when Barangay Ginebra and Meralco face off in the Finals of the Governors' Cup. Read more »

PBA may return to PH Arena for Governors' Cup finals

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 03:17 PM

The PBA may return to the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan if the Governors' Cup Finals goes the distance, Commissioner Willie Marcial said. Read more »

PBA: Marcial relieved after Converge takes over Alaska

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 05:21 PM

Alaska will continue its stay in the PBA, thanks to Converge ICT Solutions' acquisition of the fabled league franchise. Read more »

PBA to clear air on sale of Alaska franchise

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 23 04:17 PM

The PBA is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday to formally address reports about the impending sale of the Alaska franchise. Read more »

PBA teams will learn from HK's Bay Area Dragons

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 05:16 PM

The PBA's decision to welcome a guest team will be beneficial to the league's ball clubs, Commissioner Willie Marcial said on Monday. Read more »