PASAY CITY, Philippines — In a dominant display that further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play in the PBA, June Mar Fajardo led the San Miguel Beermen to a 92-77 rout of the TNT Tropang Giga on Sunday night, February 1, 2026.
The victory at the Mall of Asia Arena, witnessed by a crowd of over 14,000, gave San Miguel their second consecutive Philippine Cup championship and their record-extending 31st title overall.
Fajardo’s Masterclass The 6-foot-10 “Kraken” saved his most impressive performance for the clincher:
- The Stat Line: Fajardo delivered a staggering 29 points and 23 rebounds, marking his seventh career 20-20 game in the Finals.
- MVP Honors: For his efforts, he was named the Finals MVP by the PBA Press Corps (PBAPC), his record-breaking fifth such award. He now stands alone at the top, surpassing James Yap, Danny Seigle, and LA Tenorio (who now coaches Magnolia).
- Historic Trophy: Fajardo became the first recipient of the Ramon Fernandez Trophy, which was presented to him by the legendary “El Presidente” himself. The trophy features Fernandez’s iconic “Elegant Shot.”
Beermen Dynasty San Miguel’s latest triumph underscores their absolute dominance in the All-Filipino conference, having won eight of the last 11 editions.
- Team Effort: While Fajardo stole the headlines in Game 6, the series saw contributions from a deep roster, including CJ Perez (who averaged 19.6 points), Don Trollano, and role players like Rodney Brondial and Mo Tautuaa.
- Fajardo’s Milestone: This win marks Fajardo’s 12th PBA championship, putting him just seven shy of Ramon Fernandez’s all-time record of 19.
TNT’s Valiant Effort The Tropang Giga provided a “hard-fought series,” according to Fajardo, but were ultimately unable to withstand the Beermen’s interior dominance in the second half of Game 6.
With the 2026 Philippine Cup concluded, the debate over whether Fajardo has surpassed Fernandez as the greatest big man in league history is set to intensify. For now, the San Miguel Beermen remain the gold standard of Philippine basketball, with their “Cebuano Cornerstone” leading the charge into the record books.