Bolts Survive Ginebra Scare Behind Varnado’s Fiery Debut
![Varnado had 31 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design500-400x200.png)
Jordon Varnado scored 31 points in his Meralco debut as the Bolts defeated Ginebra, 97-88, to snap a four-game PBA Governors’ Cup losing streak.
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Meralco Survives PBA Governors’ Cup Scare As Blackwater Erupts Late
![Chris Newsome delivered in crunch time as Meralco escaped Blackwater's furious comeback [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design346-400x200.png)
Chris Newsome scored the go-ahead layup with 3.9 seconds left as Meralco survived Blackwater’s late rally for a 116-114 PBA Governors’ Cup win.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/702668754_905945842495449_2540826160545487322_n-400x200.jpg)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image171-400x200.jpg)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/678395818_829933850171782_8612300475450659364_n-400x200.jpg)
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.
Meralco erupts after slow start, blasts Converge in season opener
![Marvin Jones shines in his PBA debut with a game-high performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1528-400x200.jpg)
Meralco powered past Converge with a dominant second-half surge to secure a convincing opening win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES738-400x200.jpg)
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
![Meralco showed poise under pressure to neutralize the twice-to-beat advantage and force a decider. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES163-400x200.jpg)
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
![CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES347-400x200.jpg)
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
![Dwight Ramos drives to the basket during Gilas Pilipinas’ 95-71 rout of Guam. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_465-400x200.png)
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.