MANILA, Philippines–Meralco thwarted Rain or Shine’s comeback in the fourth quarter to claim a 98-89 victory and move on to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Monday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome and Chris Banchero came through as the Bolts defeated the Elasto Painters for the second time in the quarterfinals and put themselves back in the Final Four after failing to do so in all three conferences last season. READ: PBA: Meralco blows past Rain or Shine to force do-or-die Meralco is back in the semifinals as Gabe Norwood bids goodbye to his PBA career @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/IRMn21rpDb — […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Meralco clinches semis berth, holds off Rain or Shine