MANILA, Philippines — Playing coach Manny Pacquiao might not see action in the upcoming 2016 PBA Philippine Cup.
The Filipino boxing icon was relegated to the reserve/injured list for his second year PBA team Mahindra Enforcers, according to the team line-up provided by the league during the 41st season press conference Tuesday, October 13 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.
Pacquiao, 36, is currently in New York to accept the Asia Game Changer of the Year award from Asia Society this week at the United Nations. He left Sunday night, October 11 and is scheduled to return home to the Philippines on October 15.
Pacquiao played a total of only 26 minutes in 4 games for Mahindra (then KIA) last season and scored just a single point from the free throw line to go with two rebounds and an assist.
The Congressman of Sarangani is expected to be even busier in the coming months on his campaign trail as he expressed intent to run for Senator in the 2016 elections. He has yet to file his Certificate of Candidacy. According to a Rappler source, Pacquiao has appointed his lawyer to file for him, in the event he isn't able to do so in person.
Manning the sidelines for Mahindra is assistant coach Chito Victolero. The team will first see action on Wednesday, October 21 against Barako Bull. — Rappler.com