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Chito Narvasa steps down as PBA Commissioner; Willie Marcial will be OIC

December 17, 2017

During the opening rites of the 43rd PBA Season, Chito Narvasa has submitted his resignation as the PBA Commissioner, PBA external affairs and media bureau chief Willie Marcial will now be the officer in charge (OIC) while they look for look for a new Commissioner.

Chito Narvasa will remain in office Dec. 31 to help the league in its transition period.

Source: PBA

Philippines, Japan and Indonesia will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2023

December 9, 2017

FIBA announced that FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be hosted by Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the first-ever multiple hosts for said contest.

At total of sixteen (16) games will be played among the 32 countries participating in the tournament at the Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena. Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan will be used as the venue for the semifinals and the finals.

Japan and Indonesia will host the other 16 matches.

Star Hotshots rebranded as Magnolia Hotshots

November 29, 2017

The rebranded team will have the same lineup with the addition of two rookies in Robert Herndon and Gwyne Capacio, that the team drafted last October.

Presenting the men and women of the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok #hotshotsrightnow #pambansangmanok

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We should see the rebranded team in the upcoming All-Filipino or Philippine Cup on December 17, 2017.