Both rounds of the Quarterfinals were single-game knockouts, the Semifinals was twice-to-beat, and the Visayas Finals was a best-of-three series.
[1] Games scheduled on July 17 onwards, are to be held in thePlaza Luz Gym in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur.
However, it was reported afterward that the game was stopped by officials after suspicious actions by the players—including missed free throws and blown layups.
One video circulating online showed a player take a free throw first with his left hand, then with his right.
Fines and suspensions were also slapped against players and coaches of the Lapu-Lapu Heroes for their role in the controversial match.