Duremdes planning to change MPBL format for the teams’ convenience

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

MPBL commissioner Kenneth Duremdes is considering a change in the league’s format in favor of the teams’ convenience since almost every squad was hit badly with the COVID-19 pandemic.

With 7 games left in the ongoing Lakan Season, Duremdes and the rest of the board are contemplating the right schedule for their fourth season, saying that their proposed date in late June would be in conflict with the suspended conference.

Also, commissioner Duremdes addressed the problem that some teams will be taking a leave of absence in the upcoming next season of the league to recover from their losses due to the pandemic.

“Marami kasing teams na tinamaan din nitong COVID-19 virus. May ilang teams na nagpadala na ng feeler na magte-take ng leave of absence next season,” said Duremdes on an Instagram live session.

However, Duremdes emphasized that all plans will be executed after the best scenario for the ongoing Lakan season is straightened out.

Dut to the suspension of the games, Lakan season is still stuck with their conference finals for both the South and North division who are both preparing for a do-or-die Game 3.

“Kung i-allow tayo to finish the Lakan Season with the restriction of no fans allowed, yes. Four teams na lang yan, definitely kailangan na natin ito tapusin,” Duremdes added.