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Meralco evens PBA semifinals series, Bol suffers injury

A major injury to Bol Manute Bol changed the flow of Game 2, allowing Meralco to take control. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
May 22, 2026
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Chris Newsome and Marvin Jones power Meralco to an 87-76 win over TNT to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series after Bol Manute Bol’s injury.

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Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals

Bol Manute Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of the semifinals. [PBA Images]
May 20, 2026
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Bol Manute Bol delivered a dominant all-around performance as TNT held off Meralco for a Game 1 victory in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.

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Meralco powers past Barangay Ginebra to strengthen top four bid in PBA Commissioner’s Cup

Marvin Jones slams it home in Meralco's win over Ginebra on May 1. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
May 2, 2026
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Meralco delivered a dominant performance against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, using a massive second-quarter run and balanced scoring to secure a crucial win that boosted its top-four aspirations.

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Meralco erupts after slow start, blasts Converge in season opener

Marvin Jones shines in his PBA debut with a game-high performance. [PBA Images]
March 19, 2026
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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

Chris Newsome attacks the lane during Meralco’s clinching win in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]
December 29, 2025
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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.

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Meralco erupts early, forces do-or-die vs Rain or Shine in PBA Philippine Cup

Meralco showed poise under pressure to neutralize the twice-to-beat advantage and force a decider. [PBA Images]
December 27, 2025
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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.

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Meralco Bolts hold off Phoenix to stay in Top Four race

CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]
December 12, 2025
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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.

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Gilas Pilipinas cruises past Guam to stay perfect in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Dwight Ramos drives to the basket during Gilas Pilipinas’ 95-71 rout of Guam. [FIBA.com photo]
December 1, 2025
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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.

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Meralco roars back in second half to crush Ginebra

Chris Newsome leads Meralco’s comeback with a strong all-around game. [PBA Images]
October 18, 2025
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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.

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Meralco fends off Blackwater for first win in PBA Philippine Cup

Chris Newsome leads the Meralco Bolts' charge with a 22-point performance in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]
October 15, 2025
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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.

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