After evaluating key things, the PBA gave Tuesday its approval on Solar Sports’ proposal to
transfer the broadcast and coverage of the PBA games from RPN-9 to Studio 23.

Studio 23 will telecast the PBA games at least for the rest of the season – the remainder of the
three-year contract between the PBA and Solar Sports.

“The members of the board have consulted their respective principals regarding the said
transfer,” said board chairman Rene Pardo.

“Given the time constraints and lack of available and acceptable VHF channels at this time, the
board allowed the transfer of the coverage to Studio 23 for the rest of the season,” Pardo added

“The board’s decision ensures that our fans will continue to enjoy our PBA games for the 36th
season,” said commissioner Chito Salud. “It has always been the primary consideration of the
board that our games are brought to a wider and younger audience.”

“We want to extend our sincere thanks to the PBA board for making the transfer happen. Rest
assured we will continue to give our full support to make these next two conferences better than
ever,” said Solar TV chief executive officer Peter Chanliong

On Monday, the board deferred a decision on the TV coverage issue, pending a study on the legal repercussions of the matter.

Salud should have done his assignment and found no possible loopholes or problems that may arise on the transfer.

RPN-9’s move to reformat its programming prompted Solar Sports to request the PBA of the
broadcast transfer.

“With due respect to Solar Sports, they informed us of their plan as early as last year,” said
Salud.