Philippine basketball leaders unite for Pilipinas 3×3 revival
Key stakeholders from SBP, Smart Sports, Strong Group Athletics, and MelMac Sports have joined forces to revive Pilipinas 3×3, aiming to restore the country’s competitive standing in 3×3 basketball. A friendly tournament in Mandaluyong marked the league’s soft launch, with plans for a full return soon.

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