FILE–San Miguel Beermen’s Jericho Cruz during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 5 against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—After six games in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, Jericho Cruz emerged as San Miguel Beer’s brightest star.
Following the Beermen’s title-clinching win in Game 6 at Philsports Arena on Friday night, Cruz was named the PBA Press Corps Finals MVP.
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Before San Miguel’s 107-96 victory to secure the crown, the Adamson product averaged 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists through the first five games of the series.
‘CHAMPION NA TAYO NGAYON!’
Jericho Cruz revels in his fourth PBA championship and his first Press Corps Finals MVP. #PBAFinals @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/wwRdAbjkZF
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) July 25, 2025
In the championship-clinching game, Cruz tallied 13 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
This marks Cruz’s first Finals MVP award and his fourth PBA title overall. It’s also his third championship as a member of the San Miguel franchise.
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