Japa Cup comes to a close

MANILA, Philippines — MagBeerPagRain, a selection of coaches, medical and other support staff of San Miguel Beer, Magnolia and Rain or Shine in the PBA, ruled the revived PBA Press Corps Raffy Japa Cup basketball tournament, defeating the Ginebra Boys, 80-68, Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tournament MVP Aldo Panlilio, a strength and conditioning coach for SMB, led MagBeerPagRain with 19 points and 19 rebounds while John Tabasin had 12 of his 17 in the opening period, helping their team race to a 23-4 lead and never looked back.

The tournament was presented by Burlington, The Socks Authority, and supported by Rain or Shine, LGR, Gatorade, the PSC and PBA.