Terrafirma staying in PBA as sale talks with Valientes collapse

Terrafirma staying in PBA as sale talks with Valientes collapse

Terrafirma will remain a member of the PBA for at least next season after the league confirmed the failed negotiations with the Zamboanga Valientes. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial and corporate secretary Ogie Narvasa confirmed that the Dyip and the Valientes ownership reached a “mutual decision” not to pursue the sale during halftime of Friday’s Philippine Cup Finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: Three companies now loom as buyers of Terrafi…

No sale: Terrafirma stays for PBA's 50th season

MANILA, Philippines – Terrafirma is staying put for the PBA’s 50th season. League commissioner Willie Marcial on Friday, July 18, announced plans to sell the Dyip franchise to the Zamboanga Valientes fell through as the two teams failed to strike an agreement.  “Regarding the Terrafirma-Valientes negotiation, it bogged down. The deal between the two did not materialize,” said Marcial in a mix of Filipino and English. “Terrafirma will continue jo…

Terrafirma to play in PBA 50 despite ownership uncertainty

Terrafirma is staying in the PBA — for now. Season 50 of Asia’s pioneering pro league will still see 12 teams competing after talks between the Dyip and the Zamboanga Valientes fell through. “Regarding doon sa Terrafirma-Valientes negotiation, nag-bog down. Hindi nag-materialize ‘yung deal ng dalawa,” disclosed Commissioner Willie Marcial. This development assures that the 2025-26 competitions will not be a team short, as the league chieftain gu…