Cliff Hodge has been with Meralco through thick and thin ever since he was drafted fourth overall by the Bolts in 2012. So for the 36-year-old Hodge, it is always better to look at the brighter side of things and move forward after a loss. Cliff Hodge has been pivotal for the Meralco Bolts which...
Marcio Lassiter might be struggling with his stroke from deep all-game long but all he needed was a little bit of space and a clear look at the rim to deliver the goods even when the stakes were high. Marcio Lassiter sizzles for San Miguel Beer. (PBA Images) The veteran gunner just proved...
Jericho Cruz can take all the jeers and heckling from the opposing team’s fans but it's an entirely different story when they crossed the line. The San Miguel Beer wingman had one spectator be escorted out of the Araneta Coliseum after hurling disrespectful words not only towards him but also his...
CJ Perez was saddled by foul trouble in Game 1 with four already in the first two quarters. In Game 2, he picked up his third midway through the second frame. It was pretty much the same scenario for the high-scoring guard except that he didn’t let his foul situation affect him this time. CJ...
CJ Perez was not having it after being left frustrated and in foul trouble in San Miguel’s 93-86 Game 1 loss against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Wednesday night, June 5. CJ Perez (PBA Images) Following their dominant five-game winning streak that came with a...
In a refreshing change of pace, Meralco has local basketball fans rooting for its success against defending champion San Miguel. Brandon Bates (PBA Images) The Bolts snatched a 93-86 Game 1 victory over the Beermen to gain the important headstart in their best-of-seven clash in the PBA...
Chris Ross may have carved out a successful career in the PBA, winning 10 championships with the San Miguel, but none of those would actually happen if not for Meralco giving him the chance to prove his worth. And that’s something not lost on the two-time Finals MVP as he faces up against the...
The Philippine Basketball Association is heading to its Philippine Cup Finals buoyed by soaring numbers drawn from new carrier RPTV Channel 9 aside from the figures representing viewers on the league’s other platforms. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) “We are very grateful yung mga...
Brandon Bates was definitely one of the biggest revelations for Meralco in its semis victory over bitter rival Ginebra, especially how he held his ground against the premier big men of the opposing team in Christian Standhardinger and Japeth Aguilar. The 6-foot-8 rookie stepped up big and had a...
A team that is craving for glory won’t be easily satisfied by just clinching its breakthrough PBA Philippine Cup Finals appearance. After also achieving plenty of firsts for the franchise – a first Game 7 win and a first best-of-seven series victory, Meralco might as well...
Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson offered no excuses in their stinging 78-69 Game 7 loss to Meralco that allowed the Bolts to secure their first ever finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thompson tipped his hat to their rivals, admitting that the Bolts were simply the better...
Bong Quinto has been around for the Meralco Bolts and has seen all the past heartbreaks. Meralco's Bong Quinto (PBA Images) Now in his sixth year, the former Letran standout wants none of that as he hopes to help the Bolts write a sweeter ending this time around as they face their long-time...
