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The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is gearing up to reintroduce women's 3x3 basketball into its roster of games, with Commissioner Willie Marcial at the helm of this initiative.

"Matagal na nating pinangako simula pa nung nag-commissioner ako na magpapalaro ako ng 3x3 sa mga babae naman," Marcial stated.

The PBA had previously organized a full-season women's 3x3 tournament in 2016, under the leadership of then-commissioner Chito Narvasa.

This pioneering event saw representation from all 12 PBA teams, with the competition unfolding across three conferences: the Philippine Cup, Commissioner's Cup, and Governors' Cup.

In the inaugural season, Blackwater emerged as champions in the Philippine Cup, NLEX secured victory in the Commissioner's Cup, and Globalport claimed the top spot in the Governors' Cup.

Despite this initial success, the women's 3x3 program was not sustained.

With the remarkable achievements of the PBA's regular 3x3 basketball, which is currently in its third season, Marcial aims to restart the women's 3x3 program this season.

Men's 3x3 tournament director Joey Guanio revealed that they are considering involving six to eight teams in the revival of the women's three-a-side tournament.

Two women's 3x3 games are scheduled to be played every Wednesday and Friday, coinciding with the Commissioner's Cup doubleheaders. A follow-up meeting is set to take place by November 8.