North edges South in thriller as Japeth Aguilar claims third PBA All-Star MVP
![The North team celebrates after securing a 147-142 victory in the PBA Season 50 All-Star Game. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar, PBA Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/643305092_1720815178891851_8643899802168648755_n-400x200.jpg)
Japeth Aguilar and Justin Arana delivered in the closing moments as the North squad escaped with a thrilling victory over the South in the PBA Season 50 All-Star Game in Candon City.