Gilas Pilipinas Basketball

Statement released by the NBA about The Last Home Stand All-Star Charity Event
“Under the terms of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, players are allowed to participate in offseason basketball games or exhibitions when requirements for those events are met, including ensuring that appropriate safeguards be in place, and the promoter seeks the proper exemptions from the NBA and the player’s team. The promoter of this proposed event, East-West Private LLC, was informed of this process several months ago but did not take the required steps. Filipinos are among the most passionate basketball fans in the world and we are committed to bringing them more access to our game and supporting the ongoing Typhoon Haiyan rehabilitation efforts.”

Statements by Manny V Pangilinan in his Twitter Account (@iammvp)

Just issued our apologies and offer to refund. Very disappointed ourselves. But we're accountable for event and to our basketball fans.

— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) July 22, 2014

Accept with thanks the kind words, with humilty the less than kind. Setback shouldn't stop us from supporting our Gilas team & PH basketball

— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) July 22, 2014