September 05, 2025

PBA chief Willie Marcial on NorthPort franchise sale to Pureblends: 'Wala pang final'

PBA chief Willie Marcial on NorthPort franchise sale to Pureblends:
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial | File photo: RM Chua/One Sports

Nothing is set in stone yet regarding the sale of the NorthPort franchise.

This was what PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said amid reports that the Batang Pier sold their franchise to Pureblends.

"Wala pang final,” Marcial was quoted as saying in an article posted on the league’s website.

“'Yong letter of intent and other other documents, ipinasa namin sa review committee. Sila ang gagawa ng recommendation.”

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Marcial said Pureblends already turned over a letter of intent as well as other undisclosed documents Tuesday, Sept. 2.

A committee will review this transaction before submitting its recommendations to the PBA board.

That being said, the Batang Pier officials will be the ones making the pick in the Season 50 draft set Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.

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This development came just over a month after sale talks between Terrafirma and Starhorse Shipping Lines fell through.

In a previous interview, Marcial said Starhorse failed to comply with several financial requirements. 

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