In the recent PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Coach Yeng Guiao of Rain or Shine admitted that Barangay Ginebra was the superior team after his squad lost 118-107 at Ynares Center. Guiao expressed pride in his team's achievements during the conference, despite the disappointment of another semifinal exit, marking their fifth in six conferences. He highlighted Ginebra's consistency and the standout performances of Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos as pivotal in the series. Rain or Shine had a promising start, finishing the eliminations with a 9-3 record, and even took Game 1 against Ginebra, but ultimately could not secure the series. Guiao emphasized the importance of learning from this experience and building a stronger team for the upcoming Governors’ Cup, set to commence in July. He also expressed confidence in their current import, Jaylen Johnson, while acknowledging the challenge posed by Ginebra's caliber.