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                    [Summary] => Shell went through the formality of putting a closure to a 20-year involvement with the Philippine Basketball Association highlighted by four championships in the 1990s as it took a leave of absence yesterday. 


The giant oil company announced the decision during the league board of governors meeting after its deal with Harbour Centre for a franchise take- over bogged down Monday night.


However, the leave of absence could well lead to the team’s eventual exit from the league with Shell officials to pursue franchise sale with prospective buyers.


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                    [AuthorName] =>   Joey Villar
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Shell takes leave of absence

By Joey Villar | August 3, 2005 - 12:00am

Shell went through the formality of putting a closure to a 20-year involvement with the Philippine Basketball Association highlighted by four championships in the 1990s as it took a leave of absence yesterday. The...

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