PBA Can Restart 46th Season, Says Palace

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) can begin its 46th season, Malacañang said Friday.

The inter-agency task force on pandemic response (IATF) has approved the request of the league to push through with its 46th season, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in Batangas City.

The PBA was instructed to ensure strict compliance to COVID-19 health and safety protocols to be released by the Games and Amusement Board, Roque said.

The government also allowed the Philippine National Volleyball Federation to host the 21st Asian Seniors Women’s Volleyball Championship provided that health protocols will be strictly observed, Roque said.

The announcement came as new community quarantine protocols took effect in the Philippines on Friday.