The Games and Amusement Board (GAB) is looking into an MPBL incident involving Marikina coach Elvis Tolentino and player Felipe Chavez that occurred during a game last Tuesday and was captured on camera.

After Tolentino was recorded on camera punching Chavez during a stoppage with 14.7 seconds left in Marikina’s match versus Pasig at the Ynares Sports Arena, the GAB is seeking a settlement.

Days after the event, a portion of the footage has been circulating on social media.

The professional sports regulatory organization stated in a statement that the Games and Amusements Board has taken note and has opened an investigation into the situation.

Days after the event, a portion of the footage has been circulating on social media.

The professional sports regulatory organization stated in a statement that the Games and Amusements Board has taken note and has opened an investigation into the situation.

They are devoted to achieving a fair and just outcome, as well as guarantee that GAB will act right away in response to the investigation’s conclusions. The GAB stated that protecting the MPBL’s integrity and ensuring everyone’s safety and wellbeing are our top priorities.

GAB is still committed to encouraging the greatest levels of professionalism and sportsmanship at all sporting events that fall under our purview. It further stated that any actions that jeopardize the fairness of the game would not be tolerated.

The incident might have been related to a play before the break when Chavez turned the ball over with his team behind 71-66.

There were barely 14 seconds left in the game when the incident took place during a timeout. With his team, the Marikina Shoemasters, behind Pasig City MCW Sports, Tolentino approached Felipe Chavez, his point guard, and started yelling at him.

In the viral footage, Tolentino is seen punching Chavez in the chest with a closed hand before repeatedly pulling him by the back of his shirt. Even several of the Pasig City players on the opposing team were stunned by this harsh behavior.

It is significant to remember that Tolentino is also a Marikina City councilor. The Marikina Shoemasters were defeated by Pasig City 71-66 in the last MPBL game.

A professional basketball league in the Philippines known as Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, or MPBL, is renowned for its regionally based teams and grassroots approach. The league, which was founded in 2017, intends to give ambitious basketball players the chance to demonstrate their abilities and engage in high-level competition.