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    PBA bubble can show way in PH sports' transition amid pandemic, says Romero

    PBA games a timely source of entertainment during pandemic, says NorthPort owner
    Sep 20, 2020
    Mikee Romero

    HOUSE Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero said the public needs something to watch and enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic and the PBA could be the best entertainment for sports fans .

    With people feeling the mental strain of the pandemic, Romero has urged the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to allow the PBA to resume its season in a bubble concept in Clark, Pampanga.

    “The resumption of the PBA will help the Filipinos cope with depression and COVID. I am certain it will provide relief,” said Romero, who is also team owner of NorthPort. “We need to relax a bit after months of anguish.”

    While he’s fully aware that the government task force is still facing a gigantic task in trying to mitigate the spread of the deadly disease, Romero is confident the leadership of the pro league and the all-out support of the team owners will guarantee a safe environment for both players and league staff.

    “Under the leadership of Chairman Ricky Vargas and Commissioner Willie Marcial, the PBA has exhausted everything to make the bubble type concept safe for everyone,” said Romero, who was again included on Forbes' list of 50 richest Filipinos.

    Romero also noted that PBA players, including his Batang Bier squad, are already eager to get back into action after the league was forced was to halt its season in March due to the COVID outbreak.

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    If given the green light, the PBA will hold scrimmages for two weeks before resuming its games tentatively set Oct. 9.

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      In a way, the PBA bubble, according to Romero, could just become a catalyst as the country makes the transition to the new normal, saying: “The PBA bubble could just be the start of something good for Philippine sports. Even how hard it is, we have to move on and stay focused.”

      And while the country’s economy is opening up bit by bit, Romero, 48, said it’s time for the country’s national pastime to bounce back.

      “We need to get up slowly but surely,” added the former amateur basketball godfather.

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