Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017: livestream, schedule, results

MANILA, Philippines - The Barangay Ginebra and Meralco Bolts set finals rematch in the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup with Game 1 of the best-of-seven championship round scheduled on Friday, October 13 at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City.

HISTORIC REMATCH. Ginebra and Meralco clash anew. Photo by Twitter/PBA

The defending champions Gin Kings are eyeing to retain their crown while the Bolts seek redemption from last season's heartbreaking loss.

On October 8, Ginebra took advantage of an import-less TNT to notch a 115-105 victory in Game Four and finish their semi-finals series, 3-1.

Meanwhile, the Bolts swept the Star Hotshots in the semis to secure the first berth in the PBA finals.

Watch the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on livestream (video courtesy of pba.ph):

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Meanwhile, here are the live updates and coverage courtesy of PBA:

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SCHEDULE AND RESULTS

Note: Table below will be updated after every game. Stay tuned.

Game	Schedule	Venue	Final Score	Winner
1	October 137:00 pm	Quezon Convention Center, Lucena, Quezon
2	October 156:30pm	Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
3	October 187:00pm	Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
4	October 207:00pm	Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
5	October 226:30pm	Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan	(if necessary)
6	October 257:00pm	Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan	(if necessary)
7	October 277:00pm	Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan	(if necessary)

Who will win the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) officially announced on Tuesday, October 10 the cancellation of classes on November 16 and 17, 2017 (Thursday and Friday) due to the country's hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Danilo Lim said Metro Manila mayors “unanimously moved for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN,” as agreed during the 9th MMC Meeting.

(Adm) Metro Manila Mayors unanimously move for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN.
-9th Metro Manila Council Meeting

— Danilo Lim (@GenDannyLim) October 10, 2017

The suspension of classes covered private and public schools in Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela.

Meanwhile, suspension of government work in NCR, will come from Malacañang, the council clarified.

In addition, there's no word yet from the Palace if November 13, 14, and 15 will be declared non-working holidays in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country.

READ: Holiday? Palace may suspend work, classes in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit

On November 10- 14, 2017, the Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings at the Clark Field, Pampanga.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Duterte is looking forward to welcoming the US President in Manila.

The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.

List of holidays in October and November 2017

Based on Proclamation No. 50 issued by Malacañang, the following dates are the official holidays this month and in November:

• October 31 (Tuesday) – Special non-working holiday (to give time to families to prepare for All Saints Day)
• November 1 (Wednesday) – Special non-working holiday, All Saints Day
• November 16 - 17 (Thursday and Friday) – 31st ASEAN Summit
• November 30 (Thursday) – Regular holiday, Bonifacio Day

READ: #WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas