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MANILA – Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Founder and Chairman Manny Pacquiao expressed dismay over the alleged game fixing and manipulation involving the Bacolod MassKara squad. The league announced on Thursday the cancellation of the team&#x27;s season and permanently banned the &quot;involved players and coaches&quot; who have been issued red cards. <div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/7/30/mpbl-cancels-bacolod-masskara-s-season-1952">READ: MPBL cancels Bacolod MassKara’s season</a></div>In a chance interview on the sidelines of the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour press conference in Makati City, Pacquiao reaffirmed the league&#x27;s position on the incident.  &quot;Sinasabi ko naman sa kanila na ang MPBL, nagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa larangan ng sports sa buong Pilipinas, sa mga Pilipino. Ayaw ko yung mga may hocus pocus na nangyayari na dinadaya yung mga tao. Gusto ko, mga players na maglaro with integrity and honesty,&quot; he told reporters.  The decision stemmed from the 100-64 loss of Bacolod to the Bulacan Kuyas, where the MassKara were not able to score in the last seven minutes of their clash. Prior to the Bulacan game, Bacolod also suffered blowout losses, most recently to the Abra Solid North Weavers, 129-45. When asked what the league is doing to prevent similar incidents from happening again, Pacquiao said they have a team that is looking into the matter. &quot;Lagi akong nakasubaybay. In fact, may team akong binuo to oversee and review all the games every time na may laro, may mga taong nakasubaybay riyan, pinagaaralan yung mga laro kung may nagbebenta o wala,&quot; the former eight division world champion said. Pacquiao did not beat around the bush when he addressed the Bacolod players and coaches who are facing the allegations.  &quot;Sa mga players, coaches, &#x27;wag nating lokohin ang taong bayan. Maglaro tayo kasi pangit yung nagche-cheer ang mga tao tapos it’s a fixed game. Mahirap yun. Kaya nakabantay tayo parati,&quot; he explained.  &quot;Pangalagaan natin ang integrity ng MPBL dahil for how many years ko rin tong binuild and ngayon andiyan na siya, kilala na ang MPBL tapos masisira lang sa mga ganiyang gawain. Nakabantay tayo and I hope na lahat ng mga players na maglaro lang sila ng buong puso and with honesty and integrity,&quot; Pacquiao said. The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has started a fact-finding investigation regarding the matter.The board said it will follow standard regulatory procedures to ensure &quot;that all relevant parties are afforded due process and given a fair opportunity to be heard.&quot;

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Founder and Chairman Manny Pacquiao expressed dismay over the alleged game fixing and manipulation involving the Bacolod MassKara squad.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Founder and Chairman Manny Pacquiao expressed dismay over the alleged game fixing and manipulation involving the Bacolod MassKara squad.

Manny Pacquiao dismayed with Bacolod MassKara over allegations of game fixing

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Manny Pacquiao dismayed with Bacolod MassKara over allegations of game fixing

Paige Javier,

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Published July 31, 2026 10:01 PM PHT

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