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PBA expansion? Not right now says former Commissioner
The shocking news of the planned sale of the Blackwater franchise some weeks back triggered a number of topics in the PBA. For one, if the team were to be sold, who are the possible buyers? What new team, or teams, could we possibly see in the PBA? For two, the topic of expansion can also be tackled as Blackwater was one of the two teams that entered the PBA when the league last expanded from 10 to 12 teams in time for the 2014-2015 season. Can interested parties just buy a separate franchise in another PBA expansion? For former Commissioner Chito Salud, who was in charge of the league when Blackwater and Kia joined some six years ago, the PBA should refrain from adding any more teams for the time being. "Maybe the league needs more time, to make sure the additional teams garner enough clout and fans," Salud said on Power & Play hosted by fellow former PBA Commissioner Noli Eala. Blackwater, and Terra Firma (Kia), should have decent following, especially with some notable players in the respective lineups. However, both franchises have little on-court success since entering the league. Both are yet the advance in the semifinals in their minimal playoff appearances. "At this time, I think we have the perfect number [of teams]. Comm. Willie [Marcial] has the perfect conferences and format for these members," Salud added. Salud is not totally opposed to adding more teams, he did supervise the entry of two new ones after all. The prospect of expansion means that the PBA is doing great but the timing has to be right as well. "To have an expansion, that means the league is thriving. I don't see it right now," Salud said. "Anytime you have a party that's interested to come in, magandang senyales yan. But for this time, let's keep it as it is," he added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Tab s unfiltered comments shook up Philippine coaching fraternity
Reactions to Tab Baldwin's now-controversial unfiltered comments about the PBA come from all sorts of places, but it seems like the general consensus is that he disrupted the Philippine coaching fraternity that's supposedly built on brotherhood. Hoops Coaches International, established by Blackwater's Ariel Vanguardia for webinars featuring local and foreign coaches, issued a statement about Baldwin's comments about the PBA last week. The Ateneo coach called the PBA's one-import tournaments as a "big mistake" and said local coaches as having "tactical immaturity." [Related: Unfiltered Baldwin comments on the PBA's "big mistake"] Hoops Coaches International is focusing on the tactical immaturity part on condemning Baldwin's comments. The very existence of webinars by Hoops Coaches International is to help advance the level of coaches here. Current and former PBA coaches like Tim Cone, Norman Black, Yeng Guiao, Mark Dickel, Jeffrey Cariaso, and Bill Bayno have all appeared in the webinars. A number of foreign coaches have shared their expertise as well. "We have hosted a number of webinars because we are aware that we do not have all the answers. That in order to compete with the best, we have to expose our coaches to a plethora of ideas, theories, and practices from successful coaches that work with all age groups and levels, from all leagues," the statement read. "Only by raising the level of coaching at the grassroots and provincial level can we move the needle," the statement added. [Related: Northport owner on Tab's PBA comments: "Sounds like racism"] Hoops Coaches International acknowledged some of Coach Tab's points but his comments on local coaches seem to have done more harm than good especially with the reaction that followed. "We have long believed that a coaching fraternity is built on a foundation of camaraderie and a free exchange of ideas," Hoops Coaches International said in its statement directed to Baldwin. "So, it is disheartening to hear that instead of helping the Filipino coaching community grow towards a higher standard, you saw it fit to put us down," the statement added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Meralco reminds public of electrical safety tips this Holy Week
Electric concessionaire Meralco said that its personnel will attend to the needs of its customers during Holy Week despite its offices being closed from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday......»»
Cebu Pacific receives fuel-efficient A321 aircraft
Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific continues to ramp up its commitment to advance sustainability and strengthen its operational resiliency amid the rising demand in air travel as it received another Airbus A321neo last Thursday......»»
Meralco s Almazan rules 3-point showcase for big men in PBA All-Star weekend
The inaugural 3-point shooting contest for bigs got a little rock 'n roll to it......»»
Stemming the tide at Terrafirma
It hasn’t been exactly a joyride for Terrafirma since joining the PBA in 2014-15. In 21 of 22 conferences, the Dyip failed to advance beyond the eliminations with the 2015-16 Governors Cup the only exception when the team barged into the quarterfinals with a twice-to-beat advantage but lost two in a row to Meralco.....»»
136 female trainees benefit from NMP ‘Serbisyo Para Kay Juana’ Training Program
One hundred thirty-six (136) determined female trainees have embraced the opportunity to advance their maritime careers and availed of the NMP’s "Serbisyo Para Kay Juana" Program......»»
Road Warriors stop Bossing streak
The NLEX Road Warriors pulled away late and dealt the Blackwater Bossing their first loss of the PBA Philippine Cup, 103-97, Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City......»»
Blackwater out to tie franchise-best start vs NLEX
“Keep pushing.”.....»»
TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»
Great start for Osaka
Naomi Osaka powered through on a third match point to advance to the second round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Italian qualifier Sara Errani......»»
Blackwater relishes strong start
If Blackwater’s 3-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup is a portent of things to come, Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said yesterday he’s enjoying the habit of winning. Only twice in 21 previous conferences has Blackwater gone over .500, posting identical 7-4 records in the 2017-18 Governors Cup and 2019 Commissioner’s Cup......»»
‘Staying humble’: Blackwater to keep pushing after 3-0 start
Blackwater extends its spotless run in the PBA Philippine Cup with a commanding win over hapless Converge, moving within one victory from tying its best unbeaten start in franchise history.....»»
Blackwater shows who’s the boss
Make it three for Blackwater......»»
Bossing secure 3rd straight win, disconnect FiberXers
The Blackwater Bossing rolled to their third straight win after completely demolishing the Converge FiberXers, 90-78, in a wire-to-wire affair in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Dyip off to best start in years
All revved up, Terrafirma outraced NLEX to the finish line, 99-95, to set an unlikely joint leadership with Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Blackwater s Ilagan steps up for injury-hampered Nambatac
New Blackwater acquisition Rey Nambatac played just five minutes against the TNT Tropang Giga on Saturday......»»
Falcons, Shopify start Group Stage 2 with sweeps in DreamLeague
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Team Falcons and Shopify Rebellion swept their two matches as Group Stage 2 began Friday in DreamLeague Season 22. BetBoom Team and Xtreme Gaming won their matches in three maps. Group Stage 2 features one round robin of the top eight teams to advance, and matches are best-of-three. The playoffs are a four-team, double-elimination bracket. The grand final will be a best-of-f.....»»
Blackwater in command
With RK Ilagan and Troy Rosario leading a collective effort, the Bossing claimed the scalp of TNT, 87-76, to grab the PBA Philippine Cup lead yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Blackwater stuns TNT to stay unbeaten
The Blackwater Bossing caught themselves a big fish as they demolished the TNT Tropang Giga, 87-76, in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»