After pulling out of the 2018 Asian Games a week ago, Philippines will finally send a team in Jakarta with the core of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters plus a couple of players from other PBA teams and 2 Gilas cadets and will be coached by Yeng Guiao.
Raymond Almazan returned to PBA duty after playing for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon and was named Best Player of the Game with 13 points and 14 rebounds in the win by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters over Star Hotshots.
Gilas Pilipinas players Mike Tolomia and Ed Daquioag switched teams in the PBA as Rain or Shine Elasto Painters traded Tolomia to the Meralco Bolts in a one-on-one exchange for Daquioag.
Former Gilas Pilipinas player Jeff Chan was trade by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to Phoenix Fuel Masters for Mark Borboran and the 2020 2nd Round Draft Pick of Phoenix.
Former Smart Gilas Jvee Casio led Alaska Aces with 25 points against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to take the No. 2 spot and twice-to-beat advantage in the Quarterfinals. Alaska will face Barangay Ginebra in the QFs.
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Japeth Aguilar led Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to their 1st win in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup with 23 points and 13 rebounds as they beat Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 81-74.
Watch: Japeth Aguilar Highlights vs ROS
Rookie Maverick Ahanmisi of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters won the 2016 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge as he beat Scottie Thompson, Chris Ross, Mark Barroca, Chris Banchero, Maverick Ahanmisi and Mark Cruz.
Watch: 2016 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge Video
Gabe Norwood was 4/4 from 3 and finished with 14 points as Rain or Shine Elasto Painters defeated Phoenix Fuel Masters in the 2016 PBA Governors Cup.
Watch: Gabe Norwood Highlights vs Phoenix