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MEMBERS of the PBA board are in the PBA, but its recent movements a trade offer on his table, ” added
set to convene this week to discuss the have alarmed several team officials Bachmann. Last year, former coach Glenn Kia has also reportedly lost its
future of the Kia Picanto franchise after from around the league. Capacio sought labor arbitration after biggest attraction, its listed player-coach
its move to deal the No. 1 pick in the This is the second time that Kia is he and other members of the staff were Senator Manny Pacquiao, who has
draft was revealed. Just recently, Bachmann learned trading its first round pick. allegedly dismissed illegally. formed a new league — the Maharlika
that Kia Picanto has agreed on a deal Pilipinas Basketball League. n Rey Joble,
Incoming PBA board vice chairman to trade its No. 1 pick in the upcoming In 2015, the team traded Troy Several players also came out and
Dickie Bachmann of Alaska told PBA Rookie Draft to San Miguel Beer Rosario to TNT for former national team revealed they were shabilly treated. InterAksyon | October 21, 2017, 1:25 PM
InterAksyon that concerns about Kia’s in exchange for veteran center Jay-R standout Aldrech Ramos and versatile
desire to be competitive in the league Reyes and incoming sophomore forward KG Canaleta in deals curiously
will be one of the things that will be Rashawn McCarthy alongside either approved by the Commissioner’s Office
brought up. Keith Agovida or the Beermen’s own which, according to another board
first rounder, slated to be at No. 11 member who refused to be named, has
“Are they here to compete or not?” overall. been expected to “ensure balance and
Bachmann said in a telephone interview competitiveness” of teams.
on Saturday. “We’ve been hearing rumors about
Kia trading its No. 1 pick to San Miguel. Ramos and Canaleta are no longer
Several other board members I didn’t believe the rumors until it was part of Kia as they were later released
who requested anonymity have also confirmed by Commissioner Narvasa and traded to other teams.
expressed concern about the issue. yesterday afternoon that there was
“This is really alarming. We’re
Kia Picanto is entering its third year raising this issue for the good of the
PBA,” added Bachmann.
PBA Media Bureau
Kia has been embroiled in several
controversies in its three seasons in the
league.

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THE PBA might have just witnessed a be looking forward to in the years to come. happens. We’re better prepared.
PBA new rivalry after Barangay Ginebra and “The thing that you noticed is it’s a Sometimes, they need to go through it.
Meralco slugged it out in the Oppo PBA
TNT slams ‘biased’ PBA commissioner Chito Governors’ Cup finals for two straight good rivalry because it’s both well-coached. Baser (Amer) had to go through it, (Chris)
Narvasa over controversial Kia-SMB trade years. I think when you go to a Game Seven and Newsome had to go through it and you
you don’t back down, you have to look for need to go through this process. You look
The Gin Kings won the championship ways,” Trillo told InterAksyon. at the years that we’ve been–two semis,
in those two face-offs. Despite that, both two finals in three years– it’s really a good
teams still delivered an action-packed “They lost Sol (Mercado) and they looked stepping stone for us.”
and entertaining series. for ways, we lost Del (Ranidel De Ocampo)
then we have to find ways. But one thing But Jared Dillinger doesn’t consider
Meralco assistant coach Luigi Trillo I’m excited about is the guy who struggled Meralco as rivals of Ginebra.
said the Bolts-Gin Kings matchup have for us are the newer guys, so hopefully we
the ingredients of a rivalry that fans will need to go through this so the next time it “I didn’t call it a rivalry, they beat us
twice, ” he said. “Until we can actually win
THE TNT KaTropa management attempt to take the spotlight off him. PBA Media Bureau a championship against them, it’s not really
rivalry. ”
blasted PBA commissioner Chito TNT RESENTS THE STATEMENT
But Dillinger is hoping the Bolts can
Narvasa for approving the controversial OF COMM. NARVASA. UNCALLED build something from the two losses they
had against Barangay Ginebra.
Kia-San Miguel trade which allowed FOR. JUST PROVES HE IS BIASED.
“We have great pieces. We do. We have
the powerhouse Beermen to select MAGNUM MEMBRERE WAS THERE solid group of veterans and young guys. We
have a good team,” Dillinger said.
Filipino-German center Christian AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF SMART
“We have to build on the culture. We
Standhardinger with the No.1 pick in GILAS. IT WAS A SINCERE GESTURE have a great group of coaching staff and
management is very supportive. It’s tough
the recently concluded PBA Rookie TO ASSIST STANDHARDINGER WITH as we were on the edge, but it’s tough we
lost again. Hopefully, we can continue to
Draft. A BASIC ADMIN FILING PROCESS build.” n Rey Joble, InterAksyon | October 31,

Through a statement sent out by BECAUSE HE FLEW BACK TO 2017, 5:16 PM

team manager Virgil Villavicencio to GERMANY AFTER THE SEA GAMES.

the media, TNT slammed Narvasa for We resented his statement as it is

being “biased” and also questioned his uncalled for. Why did he have to use us

competence as commissioner. to justify his decision. In addition, any

The squad also took offense when team has the right to see what trades BOXING Pinoy boxer, 20, dies after collapsing during sparring session

he hinted that TNT made an attempt would make sense for them regardless

to secure a deal with the top pick when of players thrown into the equation.

he mentioned that TNT assistant team His decision robs the PBA of dynamism, FILIPINO boxer Jeffrey
Claro died on Sunday morning
manager Magnum Membrere assisted excitement and suspense that a player at Ospital ng Maynila after among the boxers who had
collapsing during a sparring submitted a falsified CT scan to
Standhardinger in the submission of his of CS’ caliber would bring going up session. He was 20. the organization.

draft application papers. against Fajardo. Claro had just celebrated his While his license was not
Below is TNT’s statement: If the commissioner doesn’t see this birthday last October 18. He revoked, he had been banned
had been preparing for a fight from professional fights. He
“Comm. Chito talked to CS in simple perspective, he may not be the in November before the tragic had been given a green light
incident that happened last after submitting a new CT scan.
Lebanon to join the draft and alam niya right person for the job. We are afraid Friday in Mandaluyong.
Claro’s remains will lie in
manipis at walang dating. He cleared as to who should be the custodian of According to the Games and state in Pasay before being
Amusements Board, Claro was brought to his province. n
that it would be OK for CS to miss the the PBA’s overall paramount interest.
News5-InterAksyon | October 22, 2017,
draft camp and have a proxy to submit He talks about parity/equilibrium for
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his application, since he will be out of trades, but where is it?! People have

the country. So of course ibang tao ang spoken, Comm. Chito, listen to the

nagsubmit. No logical reason to divulge feedback!” n News5-InterAksyon | October 30,

the info other than a futile and pathetic 2017, 3:25 PM