As per below, his one-year contract has expired but he may be extended as there are rumors that a new contract has been offered so their meeting must be for another arrangement like before where he plays in the PBA while it is off-season in the Japan B-league and fly to Japan when the season there open, to me this arrangement will not do well with NLEX. It is better for them to let go Ravena and let him pay for the remaining contract that he has with them as he can't help in their campaign for the championship.
What kind of special treatment the PBA is giving this player, if he will go back and play in Japan B-league better to stay and focused
just like how his younger brother is doing right now. There are more young aspirants that can fill his spot and be rewarded to play in this league. If he's signing for NLEX, he should play for the whole contract that he has.
Just how you see it, NLEX might not benefit from this kind of deal, though knowing him and the legacy of his father with a close connection with the Pangilinan it won't be bothered,.