Meralco erupts after slow start, blasts Converge in season opener
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Meralco powered past Converge with a dominant second-half surge to secure a convincing opening win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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Meralco completes twice-to-win escape, grabs last Philippine Cup semis berth
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Seventh-seeded Meralco finished a rare comeback from a twice-to-win hole, outlasting Rain or Shine to clinch the final semifinal seat in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Meralco erupts early, forces do-or-die vs Rain or Shine in PBA Philippine Cup
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Meralco leaned on a blistering first half to overpower Rain or Shine and erase the Elasto Painters’ win-once edge in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The victory sends the matchup to a deciding Game 3 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Meralco Bolts hold off Phoenix to stay in Top Four race
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The Meralco Bolts secured a key 88-78 win over Phoenix Super LPG, marking back-to-back victories and keeping their PBA Philippine Cup playoff hopes alive.
Gilas Pilipinas cruises past Guam to stay perfect in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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Gilas Pilipinas secured a 95-71 victory over Guam in Window 1 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, keeping their unbeaten record alongside Australia in Group B.
Meralco roars back in second half to crush Ginebra
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Meralco rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit behind Chris Newsome, CJ Cansino and Bong Quinto to overpower Barangay Ginebra, 89-75, in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Meralco fends off Blackwater for first win in PBA Philippine Cup
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Chris Newsome delivered in the clutch as Meralco overcame Blackwater’s furious rally to secure its first victory of the PBA Philippine Cup season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Meralco Bolts clinch playoff berth before Dubai campaign with gritty win over Ginebra
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Meralco sealed a PBA Philippine Cup playoff berth by toppling Barangay Ginebra, 82-73, before heading to Dubai for the Basketball Champions League Asia.
Bolts end NLEX streak, boost playoff drive in PBA Philippine Cup
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The Meralco Bolts halted NLEX’s six-game win streak with a 108-92 blowout in the PBA Philippine Cup, led by Chris Newsome’s 21 points and CJ Cansino’s 20. The victory pushed Meralco to 5-5 and solidified its Top 8 standing heading into a crucial showdown with Barangay Ginebra.
Chinese-Taipei upsets Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
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In a thrilling final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Chinese-Taipei defeated Gilas Pilipinas 91-84. Despite a valiant comeback effort led by Justin Brownlee’s game-high 39 points, Taiwanese sharpshooters sealed the victory in the closing seconds.