Meralco is crowned champion for the first time in the PBA after outduelling reigning titleholder San Miguel in the Philippine Cup Last Dance on Sunday, June 16.
Meralco lost hold of an early 17-point lead but banked on Chris Newsome in the clutch to secure an 80-78 win over San Miguel in Game Six of the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup finals that gave the Bolts their first-ever title on Sunday, June 16.