# MPBL game-fixing scandal in Philippines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mpbl-game-fixing-scandal-in-philippines
> Updated: 2026-08-02T02:32:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Games and Amusements Board opened a fact‑finding probe after the Bacolod MassKara team suffered a 100‑64 defeat to the Bulacan Kuyas, with video showing the team failing to score in the final minutes. The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League responded by issuing Red Cards and lifetime bans to several Bacolod players and coaches, and suspended the franchise for the rest of the season to protect the sport’s integrity.

A few days later, league officials continued the investigation, with coach Yeng Guiao urging due process and noting that game‑fixing is punishable under existing fraud laws. Founder Manny Pacquiao condemned the alleged manipulation, reaffirmed the lifetime bans, and highlighted a dedicated monitoring group that reviews games for suspicious activity. The league’s actions underscore an ongoing effort to curb match‑fixing in Philippine basketball.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: MPBL game‑fixing scandal leads to lifetime bans and investigations

MPBL investigates a game‑fixing case, with coach Yeng Guiao calling it unacceptable and founder Manny Pacquiao announcing lifetime bans for involved Bacolod MassKara players and staff.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mpbl-gamefixing-scandal-leads-to-lifetime-bans-and-investigations

### 2026-07-30: MPBL bans Bacolod MassKara players after GAB probes 100-64 loss to Bulacan

GAB investigated a 100‑64 MPBL loss by Bacolod to Bulacan; the league responded with Red Cards, lifetime bans and cancelled the team's 2026 season.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mpbl-bans-bacolod-masskara-players-after-gab-probes-100-64-loss-to-bulacan

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