Gregorio is next PBA chairman; GlobalPort ships Villanueva to Air21

MANILA, Philippines -- Talk n Text’s Patrick Gregorio is now in line to be the next PBA board chairman, following his elevation from treasurer to vice chairman on Ely Capacio’s passing. Named new treasurer is newly appointed Petron Blaze alternate governor Gee Abanilla.

Meanwhile, Globalport and Air21 have agreed on a player swap that will send Rico Villanueva and another player to the Express’ camp in exchange for Ronnie Matias and Carlo Sharma.