GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.

GAB gives Asi, Pena go-signal.(Sports)

Byline: edgard hilario

THE GAMES and Amusement Board agreed to release the license of both Asi Taulava and Dorian Pena after representatives of Talk N Text and San Miguel Beer relented to have the two cagers undergo rehabilitation in a facility to be picked by the GAB.

Emerging from a long meeting with representatives of the two teams yesterday afternoon, GAB chairman Eduardo Villanueva said both Taulava and Pena agreed to comply to the GAB resolution, paving the way for the release of the cagers professional license.

However, the rehabilitation program Villanueva was referring to was in reality no more than counseling, meaning the two first-time drug offenders will be asked to report to a counselor two or three times a week and will not be holed up in a treatment center.

(Taulava and Pena) will be made to report to a facility two or three times a week for the next six months, Villanueva said in a telephone interview.

With the agreement, the GAB is set to release the license of both Taulava and Pena, making them eligible to play in Sundays game between the Beermen and the Phone Pals at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA commissioner Noli Eala had suspended Taulava and Pena for two games after traces of marijuana was found in their urine samples, but the league balked when the GAB came out with the resolution seeking rehabilitation for the cagers.

Still, Villanueva insisted that it is the GAB not the PBA which has the right to rule on such cases.

Meanwhile, Alaska and Barangay Ginebra clash today in a meeting of unbeaten leaders when the 2003 Samsung PBA All-Filipino Cup brings its act to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Ginebra could be our big test so far in the conference. It is stronger and more complete than before. It should be a really good match-up but we welcome the challenge, said coach Tim Cone of the Aces.

The Kings, in their finest season campaign in years, has won their first two games reason enough for coach Allan Caidic to be optimistic going into the match against the Aces.

My players are really starting to step up, the team is now playing efficiently. I just hope we can continue playing like this, said Caidic.

Ginebra, Alaska and idle defending champion Coca-Cola are the only unbeaten teams with 2-0 won-loss cards in the eliminations.

FedEx, on the other hand, tries to bounce back from a recent loss when it plays hard-luck Sta. Lucia at 7:30 p.m.

The Express dropped their first assignment to Batang Red Bull, 71-79, on Friday while the Realtors are 0-2.

The Kings, with Jun Limpot dishing out back-to-back court gems, are the slight favorites against the Aces.

Jun is more versatile right now. He could give us a big trouble especially now that hes got more support from his teammates, offered Cone.

With Limpot at the helm, Ginebra clawed back from 21 points down in the second half to pull off a big 84-76 win over Purefoods on Feb. 26 then thrilled its loyal fans more by beating Sta. Lucia Realty, 89-82, on March 1 in Baguio City.

After Limpot, the best performers for the Kings in these games were Mark Caguioa, Elmer Lago and rookie Sunday Salvacion.

Alaska moved up in the standings by beating Sta. Lucia, 91-82, on Feb. 23 before scoring a 96-78 rout of Talk N Text on March 2.

Ali Peek got much needed support from Don Camaso, Don Allado and rookie Mike Cortez in the Aces back-to-back wins.