Calvin Abueva Claps Back & Defends Himself Amid PBA Fine Drama
CALVIN ABUEVA – PBA star Calvin Abueva did not hold back as he responded to online critics following a heated post-game incident.
Outspoken PBA star Calvin Abueva has once again found himself at the center of controversy after being fined by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Office over remarks directed at referees.
The incident stemmed from the game between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Converge FiberXers held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 29. Abueva, also known as “The Beast,” was part of the Converge squad that fell to Ginebra in the matchup.
Following the game, a viral video captured Abueva making controversial statements as he headed toward the locker room. In the clip, he could be heard saying, “Paldo, paldo—apat. Apat silang paldo.” It was widely believed that the “apat” he referred to were the referees officiating the game.
The PBA management did not take the remark lightly. In an official statement signed by Commissioner Willie Marcial, Abueva was summoned to explain his side. The statement read:
“This refers to the conference we had this afternoon at the PBA Office in connection with your actuations after your game versus the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on March 29, 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“Immediately following the final buzzer of the game, while on your way to your team’s locker room, you were recorded by members of the media shouting ,’paldo ang 4 na referees.’
“The said short video immediately went ‘viral’ on social media. Such a malicious and unfounded accusation against our referees cannot go unpunished.
“Your irresponsible statement is tantamount to conduct detrimental to the best interests of the league.
“During our subsequent meeting, you apologized to the undersigned and assured us that this incident will not be repeated.
“In view of the foregoing, you are hereby fined the amount of TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,000.00). Said amount shall be remitted to this Office within fifteen days upon receipt hereof.”
Despite the controversy, Abueva took to social media and even posted about the issue, captioning it, “Bwahaha baka maunahan pa ayan paldo na” along with laughing emojis.
He also fired back at a netizen who called him “bobo,” responding, “Aki bobo? Kayo na ang bobo. Alam n’yo guys, kung bobo ako, wala ako sa PBA.”
Adding to his message, Abueva declared, “Hintayin ninyo ang pagbabalik ko. Hintayin ninyo lang. Bigyan ninyo ako ng timing.”
He later addressed Commissioner Marcial with respect, saying, “Si Kume, idol yan. Mabait yan. Wala akong masabi. Ginagawa lang niya ang trabaho niya bilang commissioner. Pero si Kume, wala po ako masabi diyan. Saludo po ako diyan. Boss, sorry po.”
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