Rain or Shine is Starting to Look Like a Contender

Last season was a mixed bag for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. In the Philippine Cup, they were eliminated by Ginebra in the quarterfinals in a virtual best of five. They finished 9-2 in the Commissioners' Cup but lost to Ginebra in the semis. Rain or Shine then missed the playoffs in the Governor's […] More

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