February 01, 2026

SMB's June Mar Fajardo is 1st recipient of Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP Trophy

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June Mar Fajardo is the Finals MVP | Photo: PBA

June Mar Fajardo emerged as the Finals Most Valuable Player as he powered San Miguel to back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup titles Sunday night, Feb. 1.

Fajardo posted a conference-high 29 points and 23 rebounds, fueling the Beermen's 92-77 thrashing of TNT in the Game 6 clincher.

 

He was also recently recognized as the Best Player of the Conference.

The nine-time Most Valuable Player, who also had two assists, two steals, and a block, became the first recipient of the Ramon Fernandez trophy.

[RELATED STORY: San Miguel bests TNT in Game 6 to capture back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup titles]

The PBA Press Corps — which determines the recipient of the award — named the trophy in honor of the PBA great who won 19 championships, among other recognitions. 

Fernandez himself presented the award at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.

He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.

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