John Paul P. Escobal also known as Pong Escobal (born July 7, 1985 in Davao) is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Air21 Express in the Philippine Basketball Association, having played for Meralco Bolts. He played in San Beda's back-to-back-to-back titles in the NCAA. He was the eleventh draft pick of Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the 2008 PBA Draft.