Security Concerns Prompt PBA to Postpone Davao All-Star Weekend
Source: news.source.inquirer
The PBA has postponed its All-Star Weekend event scheduled for early May in Davao due to security concerns. Commissioner Willie Marcial announced the decision during a doubleheader at Smart Araneta Coliseum, indicating that the league is considering moving the event to another city in Visayas or possibly canceling it. The event was set to feature a return to the Veterans vs. Rookies, Sophomores, and Juniors format, alongside a planned game for Mindanao players.
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The PBA All-Star Weekend in Davao, originally scheduled for May 2 to 4, has been postponed due to security concerns.
Commissioner Willie Marcial announced the decision during a Philippine Cup doubleheader at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The league is considering moving the event to another city in Visayas or canceling it altogether.
The event was planned to feature the old Veterans vs. Rookies, Sophomores, and Juniors format.
A side-event for players from Mindanao was also planned but will not proceed as scheduled.
Davao had previously hosted PBA All-Star events in 2013 and 2018.
