![CJ Perez leads SMB’s early charge with 11 first-quarter points against NorthPort [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images923-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer crushed NorthPort, 126-91, to secure the No. 1 seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals with a win-once edge over Meralco.
![Schonny Winston steps up with 25 points to lead Converge past San Miguel in a tight finish. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1516-400x200.jpg)
Converge FiberXers held off a San Miguel comeback to secure a vital 100-97 victory, ending their Philippine Cup elims with a strong 7-4 record.
![CJ Perez led San Miguel with 33 points in their win over Rain or Shine. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1212-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer survived a fierce Rain or Shine rally in Cagayan de Oro, clinching a vital 120-111 win to solidify their Top Four standing in the eliminations.
![Rodney Brondial stands tall after grabbing a career-high 22 rebounds for San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images633-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer leaned on breakout performances from Rodney Brondial and Mo Tautuaa to overwhelm Terrafirma, 128-89, and climb to solo third in the PBA Philippine Cup standings.
![Calvin Oftana goes up for a layup against SMB defenders o May 4, 2025. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1118-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Oftana powered TNT to its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup with a sensational 20-20 performance, helping the Tropang Giga overcome San Miguel in a gritty showdown that snapped their losing streak.
![CJ Perez drives to the basket against Meralco's defense. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images205-400x200.jpg)
The San Miguel Beermen secured a dominant 110-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts in a historic PBA Golden Anniversary special at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo led the charge for SMB.
![CJ Perez rises for a shot en route to a 28-point performance against NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images416-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer began its Philippine Cup redemption with a dominant 98-89 win over NLEX, fueled by CJ Perez’s 28-point explosion and a strong start that set the tone early.
Gilas Pilipinas buckled down to business right away, routing Bahrain, 89-61, to kick off its 19th Asian Games campaign on a rousing note on Tuesday, September 26, at the HOC Olympic Stadium.
![The Philippine basketball national team prior to thier arrival in Hangzhou, China. [photo credit: SBP Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/381455791_1285705815430943_4317041236993903270_n-e1695568557542-400x200.jpg)
Coach Tim Cone and his 12-man crew checked in at the Hangzhou International Airport on Sunday, September 24, afternoon following their six-hour flight from Manila.
![Coach Leo Austria of the San Miguel Beermen. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PBA-Images17-400x200.jpg)
While everybody was going crazy as Chris Ross buried a killer trey, Leo Austria, with the action-star looks, remained calm and composed at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, knowing that the final buzzer confirming San Miguel Beer’s return to the top as 2022 PBA Philippine Cup champion was still to sound.