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PBA execs look ahead to ‘even, exciting’ 2017 season

There are no clear favorites for PBA executives as they see a level playing field with tested contenders rebuilding and upstarts now emerging as legitimate threats. “Halos pantay-pantay na ang lakas ng mga teams, so I expect that this will be a great season again,” said chairman Mikee Romero on Monday in the league’s pre-season press conference at Makati Shangri-La. Three different champions emerged from last season with San Miguel successfully defending its Philippine Cup title, Rain or Shine clinching its second franchise hardware in the Commissioner’s Cup, and Barangay Ginebra ending its eight-year championship drought with its Governors’ Cup conquest. During the offseason, struggling teams also rebooted their lineups. NLEX signed up coach Yeng Guiao, Star and Rain or Shine swapping franchise players in Paul Lee and James Yap while bottom-feeding teams like Blackwater nabbing promising rookies. The league also got the mandate from the Board of Governors to continue finding ways to make the games more exciting, something PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa wants to zoom in on. “Our direction for this year is to focus on excellence, for the governors and owners to make the best teams possible, provide them with best resources possible for players to reward teams with undying loyalty, a passion to excel, a commitment to hardwork with teamwork and constant improvement,” he said. Romero is upbeat the 42nd season will be another successful one. “Siguro ito na yung isa sa pinaka-exciting seasons ng PBA. We expect na ang PBA, bakbakan lang kami ng bakbakan dyan.” The post PBA execs look ahead to ‘even, exciting’ 2017 season appeared first on Philippine Basketball Association. http://j.mp/2fMebX3

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Narvasa on lady referees: ‘We have to empower women’

The PBA, for four decades existence, has never had a woman referee, until Friday. In the opening game of the Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Colisuem the league’s first lady referee entered the court to officiate the game between Meralco and Phoenix. Janine Nicandro, a 23-year-old lass from Pagsanjan, Laguna, has earned her stripes after her three-year training in the PBA D-League. PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa was quite impressed with Nicandro, who even called a swift technical foul on Mark Borboran. “We have to empower the women, you have to give them respect,” said Narvasa. “They’ve done a lot of progress over the last years, we have to recognize that, they are a part of our society. And if the PBA is able to do that for our men, we should also be able to create programs for them.” “I’m glad she gave a good account for herself, we have another one, and I’m pretty sure she’s just as good.” Nicandro is part of the 16-member referee pool of the PBA and Narvasa said he’s hoping for more positive things to come from his new game official. “I think she knows what she’s doing, we want to encourage her and tell her we’re behind her,” said Narvasa. And it’s not only the boss who wants Nicandro and other lady referees to succeed, the PBA Board of Governors are also optimistic of the league’s new move. “Actually they [the governors] encourage it,” said Narvasa. “They’re very very encouraging and supportive.” The post Narvasa on lady referees: ‘We have to empower women’ appeared first on Philippine Basketball Association. http://j.mp/2a0rCRf

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PBA justifies rehiring of controversial exec Rhose Montreal, cites league performance in her term

Despite resistance from two of its members, the PBA Board of Governors has rehired controversial executive Rhose Montreal, citing her performance on the job as the primary reason for the appointment. “The PBA has reached greater heights during the term of Rhose Montreal. Revenue was at a high,” PBA chairman Robert Non said in justification for the decision to rehire the former marketing executive and business director of the PBA Properties. Two board representatives – Dickie Bachmann of Alaska and Atty. Raymond Zorilla of Phoenix – did not support the rehiring of Montreal but they were outvoted by the other members. Alaska team owner Wilfred Uytengsu, in an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Musong Castillo, was even quoted as saying that Montreal’s rehiring speaks poorly of the leadership in the PBA is today and suggested that there should be repercussions for certain actions. PBA commissioner and newly-appointed CEO Chito Narvasa welcomed the input from Uytengsu. “We welcome comments and suggestions from team owners,” Narvasa said. Montreal resigned as a PBA executive at the height of a falsification of documents issue. “Humingi siya ng tawad and the board accepted her resignation,” said Non. But the Board of Governors considered the rehiring of Montreal, whom they believed to have played a big part in the league’s growth the past few years. http://j.mp/1YMTABB

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PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa appointed as league’s new CEO

Sports5/Pranz Kaeno Billones The PBA has appointed ongoing commissioner Chito Narvasa as the its newest chief executive officer, the league announced on Wednesday. The PBA Board of Governors chose Narvasa to become the league’s top boss following a special meeting on Monday. Narvasa is expected to keep his role as commissioner while the league searches for a replacement. The commissioner monitors the day-to-day and technical operations of the games, while the CEO oversees the administrative side of the league such as legal, human resources, finances and marketing, among others. Narvasa, a former PBA coach, took over as commissioner at the start of the 2015-2016 season last August, replacing Chito Salud who resigned from the post but eventually was elevated to the CEO post. Salud stepped down as CEO last December. Since his resignation, PBA chairman Robert Non has acted as interim CEO. In his short stint as commissioner, Narvasa was able to bring some rule changes such as the no-trade rule during draft day, implementation of the deliberate foul (called against players who go for their opponent instead of the ball “without intent to hurt”) and the shortening of the shot clock reset from 24 to 14 seconds. But he was also dragged into some controversies. He was slammed by some fans in one PBA finals game where he stormed the court and angrily tried to stop a scuffle. Narvasa also handed down a hefty penalty on former Tropang TNT import Ivan Johnson who cursed at him in one match. The reinforcement was initially slapped with a lifetime ban that was reduced to a season-long suspension after the two made peace. http://j.mp/1YwRoxT