PBA postpones Nov. 9 games as Typhoon Uwan looms

The PBA is postponing its double-header matches in the Season 50 Philippine Cup set Sunday, Nov. 9, due to Typhoon Uwan.

Typhoon Uwan is expected to make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora Sunday evening (Nov. 9) or early morning of Monday (Nov. 10), according to the 11 a.m. update of PAGASA Saturday, Nov. 8.

It may reach super typhoon category Saturday evening or by Sunday.

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Thus, the league deemed it prudent to reschedule the games, which were supposed to be held at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal, for everyone’s safety.

“In light of the incoming Super Typhoon Uwan, and with the safety of our fans, players, officials and staff as our top priority, the PBA has decided to postpone its Sunday, November 9 games,” the league said in a statement distributed to the members of the press Saturday, Nov. 8.

That means the TNT-Magnolia and Ginebra-Titan Ultra matches will be set for a later date.

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“Please stand by for the updated schedule of games, which will be announced soon through our official channels,” the same statement read.

“The PBA urges everyone to take all necessary precautions and stay safe during the typhoon."

Just recently, Typhoon Tino ravaged the province of Cebu, leaving hundreds dead and missing.

Former NLEX cager JR Quiñahan was among the victims of the flash flood.

[RELATED STORY: Calvin Oftana heartbroken after Typhoon Tino ravaged his home province Cebu]

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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.

He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.