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MANILA, Philippines – The PBA cancelled the opening day of its 41st season due to Typhoon Lando (international codename Koppu), according to a league statement Sunday morning, October 18.
This is the first time in the PBA’s 40-year history that opening day was postponed to another date due to a typhoon, according to Marcial.
The 2016 Philippine Cup was supposed to begin Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with opening festivities to start at 3 pm. It was meant to be followed by a game between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Star Hotshots 5:15 pm.
The PBA will instead open its 2016 season on Wednesday, October 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena “with the same game to be played,” according to Commissioner Chito Narvasa.
(READ: #PBA2016 Previews Part 1)
Games scheduled for Wednesday (Barako Bull vs Mahindra; Barangay Ginebra vs Meralco) will be moved to a date after the elimination round, according to Media Bureau Chief Willie Marcial.
“The safety of our people is our priority,” he added in the statement.
The league will be offering assistance to the victims of Typhoon Lando.
(READ: #PBA2016 Previews Part 2)
According to the 5 am bulletin from state weather bureau PAGASA, the typhoon slowed down and is almost stationary after making landfall over Aurora province, which is currently under public storm signal number 4.
Metro Manila is currently under signal number 2. – Rappler.com
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