Mac Tallo hopes for better things with MPBL return

Glendale G. Rosal 03/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Time to move on. Cebuano hotshot Mac Tallo is hoping for better things with the Abra Weavers in his return to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The talented point guard signed with…

Joshua Flores on being picked in PBA Draft: Job’s not done yet 

Immae Lachica 09/20/2023

CEBU, Philippines—Theo Joshua Flores, who used to play for the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, knows that there’s a lot to be done still after being picked in the 2023 PBA Draft. “The job’s not…

Shaquille Imperial helps Iloilo United Royals win in successful MPBL debut

Immae Lachica 07/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  Cebuano basketball star Sir Shaquille Imperial, 28,  made his MPBL debut for the Iloilo United Royals against the Sarangani Marlins on Wednesday, July 5. Imperial shared with CDN Digital that playing for the bigger…

MPBL to allow fans to watch basketball games live at the stands

Glendale G. Rosal 12/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) will treat Filipino basketball fans with an early Christmas gift as they now allow audience to watch games live at the stands.  The Pasay local government unit and…

MPBL is now a pro league

Glendale G. Rosal 12/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has finally transitioned to a full-fledged professional league after receiving accreditation from the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). No less than GAB Chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra officially…

GAB professionalizes MPBL

Glendale G. Rosal 11/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) is rebranding the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) into a ‘pro league’ starting with its invitational tournament set from December 11-23, 2021. This was after the sports…

Chooks-to-Go MPBL removes Fil-for restrictions

Dale Rosal 11/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) now allows Filipino-foreign players taller than 6-foot-5 to play in the league as part of the major changes implemented for its December resumption. This was announced by MPBL commissioner…

Champions League, pitting best regional hoops teams, in the works

Glendale G. Rosal 06/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino basketball fans have something big to look forward to in the coming years after sports patron and Chooks-to-Go top honcho Ronald Mascariñas officially announced the “Champions League” where the top teams from…

Cebu Sharks to take an official leave in MPBL

Glendale G. Rosal 06/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Pro Sports International’s (OPSI) Vice President Jerome Calatrava officially announced that the Cebu Sharks would take an official leave in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) this year.  Calatrava, in an interview,…

GAB chief: MPBL move to demote players joining VisMin Cup unnecessary

Glendale G. Rosal 04/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra finds the move of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) to demote players, who will join the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, unnecessary. In a statement…

Reyes sees tough opening game for KCS Mandaue in VisMin Super Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 04/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran coach Mike Reyes expects a very tough opening game with his team, the KCS Mandaue City Computer Specialists, who will face the Siquijor Mystics during tomorrow’s tip-off of the inaugural Pilipinas VisMin…

Team to beat? Aquastars official doesn’t think so

Glendale G. Rosal 03/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—For MJAS Zenith Talisay City Aquastars team manager Jhon Santos, the Visayas leg of the upcoming Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup has a level playing field. Several teams consider the Aquastars as the team to beat…

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