Coca-Cola chairman pulled trigger on Baylon’s departure from PBA board

Powerade team executive JB Baylon’s resignation won’t be effective until February 29, but Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. chairman William Schultz has decided to replace him on the PBA Board of Governors.

According to PBA chairman Mamerto Mondragon, Schultz has advised the league in a letter that Ronald Asuncion will be designated as the franchise’s “acting governor” to replace Baylon.