OKBET MPBL GAME-FIXING

The OKBET MPBL Game or Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has stated resolve to move beyond betting and game-fixing scandals and make the league even better. The MPBL, via commissioner Kenneth Duremdes, officially filed a complaint on Tuesday against 21 persons accused of game-fixing and other similar schemes hurting competition in the two-year-old semi-professional league.

This comes after the OKBET MPBL Game, in collaboration with the National Bureau of Investigation, completed an investigation into individuals accused of participating in criminal activities at the cost of the fledgling league formed by boxing icon, senator, and basketball lover Manny Pacquiao.

Under Presidential Decree No. 483, the respondents face 17 charges of betting and several counts of game-fixing and point shaving. According to the OKBET MPBL Game, the crimes were perpetrated between July and October of this year. The majority of the Soccsksargen squad, as well as certain team officials, were charged.

Jake Diwa, Exequiel A. Biteng, Jerome E. Juanico, Matthew M. Bernabe, Julio A. Magbanua Jr., Abraham P. Santos, John Patrick C. Rabe, Ryan T. Regalado, and Ricky Morillo, as well as team owner and player Kevin Espinosa, were named respondents in the case at OKBET MPBL Game.

Sonny Uy, Serafin Matias, EJ Avila, Nio Dionisio, Ferdinand C. Melocoton, Nice Ilagan, Janus Lozada, and Joshua Alcober are the other responses. The indictments also identified a specific “Mr. Sung,” according to OKBET MPBL Game authorities, is a Chinese national. A particular “Kein” and “Emma” were identified as serving as a go-between for the betting syndicate and the teams.

Those found guilty risk up to six years in jail and a P2,000 fine.

Mr. Pacquiao could not help but voice his dissatisfaction over the situation during a news conference at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City after the filing of charges, even though he maintained such actions had no place in the MPBL or basketball in general.

He went on to say that the OKBET MPBL Game was created to promote fair play and to create local heroes for diverse towns around the nation to look up to. Mr. Pacquiao pledged to follow the issue to its conclusion and make an example of those found guilty in order to rid the league of bad apples, adding that the inquiry is still underway to rule out any future irregularities.

EYE OPERATOR

Mr. Duremdes believes that the present problem of illicit schemes is a wake-up call not just for them in the MPBL, but also for Philippine sports. It’s an eye-opener for everyone, not just here in the MPBL, but in Philippine sports in general, stated the MPBL commissioner during a news conference.

We really wanted to investigate this since similar incidents have occurred in numerous sports here for a long time and nothing has been done. And this is our opportunity to bring about change,” he continued.

Mr. Duremdes, a veteran in the Philippine Basketball Association, reminded MPBL clubs and players of their obligations to the league and the communities they represent, emphasizing the need of behaving properly.

He went on to say that if the charges are filed, they would get down and discuss measures to minimize unlawful activity in the league, even contemplating hiring a third party to handle the monitoring.

Despite all that has occurred, Mr. Duremdes is hopeful that the league will be able to overcome these difficulties and go forward as a stronger organization.

“We’re still optimistic. This is a challenge for us, but as an organization, we are prepared. “Our objective is to create a league for everyone, and we are determined to see it through,” he stated.

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