The PBA board of governors is likely to go ahead with its scheduled planning session in Hong Kong despite the backlash in Hong Kong over the bloodbath at the Rizal Park in which eight tourists were killed in a hostage-taking tragedy on Monday.

While former Ateneo star Rabeh Al-Hussaini who was released from the national pool by Smart Gilas coach Rajko Toroman shared scoring honors with San Sebastian’s Jimbo Aquino, last year’s NCAA MVP who also scored 12 points in Day 3 of the PBA Rookie Camp at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, it was Fil-Canadian Sean Michael Anthony who impressed.

PBA IMAGE1 - Rabah Al-Husaini shoots over Nonoy Baclao and Elmer Espiritu
PBA IMAGE2 - Rabah Al-Husaini using his size to create a shot against two defenders Nonoy Baclao and Elmer Espiritu
PBA IMAGE3 - Rey Guevarra of former Smart Gilas grabs a rebound
PBA IMAGE4 - Nonoy Baclao spins and gets fouled by Neil Pascual
PBA IMAGE5 - RJ Jazul gets open and comes up shooting
PBA IMAGE6 - John Wilson looking for his teamateto pass the ball as he gets trap in the lane against Sean Anthony.

James Yap, as expected , was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2010 PBA Leo Awards Night at the Araneta Coliseum for an outstanding season that somehow seemed to compensate for troubles in his personal life with estranged celebrity wife Kris Aquino.

San Miguel Beer stirred back to life in Game 3 and sent a strong signal that their best-of-seven Fiesta Conference championship series with the Alaska Aces is far from over after the Aces had taken a comfortable 2-0 lead.

The forthcoming PBA 2010-2011 season appears headed for an exciting year as two teams make a new beginning and expect to kick-start the new season on high gear.

The NBA Asia Challenge, the biggest NBA event ever to be staged in the Philippines returns for the second consecutive year at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The forthcoming PBA 2010-2011 season appears headed for an exciting year as two teams make a new beginning and expect to kick-start the new season on high gear.

Newly appointed Meralco coach Ryan Gregorio’s priority is to put together his coaching staff before working on the team line-up.