1996 PBA Governors' Cup
The 1996 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors' Cup was the third and last conference of the 1996 PBA season. It started on September 29 and ended on December 17, 1996. The tournament is an Import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team. Format. The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference: Group A: Group B: Elimination round. Team standings. Bracket. Quarterfinals. Shell and San Miguel have a twice-to-beat advantage