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Mitra’s advice to next GAB chief: Be fair

June 22, 2022 - 12:00am

Games and Amusements Board chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra only has one bit of advice to whoever succeeds him at...

Sports

Mitra dismayed by WBA

By Joaquin M. Henson | February 4, 2022 - 12:00am

GAB chairman Baham Mitra is lacing up the gloves to face the WBA in behalf of prejudiced Filipino fighters and he’s hoping to arrange a dialogue before his term ends with the election of a new Philippine president....

Sports

FilBasket case closed, says Mitra

By Joaquin Henson | January 20, 2022 - 12:00am

GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday there’s no reason to bring FilBasket to court even as the league held its inaugural...

Sports

GAB pushes forward

By Joaquin Henson | October 8, 2021 - 12:00am

There’s no stopping GAB’s push to promote sports in this pandemic and even as chairman Baham Mitra is ending his...

Sports

Mitra backs PBA launch

By Joaquin Henson | July 9, 2021 - 12:00am

GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday he fully supports the PBA’s proposal to start the 46th season and is now awaiting...

Sports

GAB wraps up VisMin probe

By John Bryan Ulanday | May 6, 2021 - 12:00am

The Games and Amusements Board will convene on Monday to discuss the results of its probe on the controversial game that put...

Sports

GAB ‘di mamimilit ng mga amateur at semi-pro leagues na maging professional

By Russell Cadayona | November 27, 2020 - 12:00am

Hindi pipilitin ng Games and Amusement Board ang mga atleta at liga sa bansa na maging propesyunal.

PSN Palaro

Mitra impressed with Chooks 3x3 test run

By John Bryan Ulanday | September 24, 2020 - 12:00am

Games and Amusements Board Chairman Baham Mitra is confident for the success of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 bubble tournament...

Sports

ROS gets good grade from Mitra

By Olmin Leyba | September 11, 2020 - 12:00am

Olmin Leyba

Sports

Mitra offers to assist volleyball

By Joaquin Henson | July 29, 2020 - 12:00am

Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday if there’s any way the government agency can assist to...

Sports