The criteria used since the
2022–23 PBA season are as follows: • 45% average statistical points • 30% press and media votes • 25% players' votes Statistical points (SP) are computed as follows: • 1 SP for every point scored, rebound assist, steal and shot blocked. • 10 bonus points for every game won where the player played up to the semifinals. • 15 bonus points for every game won where the player played in the Finals • Deduction of 1 SP for every turnover, 5 SP for every technical or flagrant foul without ejection, and 15 SP for any technical or flagrant foul that results in an ejection. In addition, a Filipino player can only be eligible for awards if he played in at least 70% of his team's games. MVP voting begins at the start of the Finals series of the last conference. All statistical points gathered from all levels of competition (elimination/classification round and playoffs) are included.
Previous criteria The winner was selected by the following format (before 2006): • 30% cumulative statistical points (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, turnovers etc.) • 30% press and media votes • 30% players' votes • 10% four-man committee (representatives from the PBA Photographer's Group, SCOOP, the TV coverer and the Philippine Sportswriters Association) With controversies with the selections, a new format was created starting at the
2006–07 season: • 30% average statistical points • 30% press and media votes • 25% players' votes • 10% TV coverer • 5% Commissioner's Office The criteria used since from the
2011–12 PBA season until the
2021 PBA season are as follows: • 40% average statistical points • 30% press and media votes • 25% players' votes • 5% Commissioner's Office ==Winners==