Rain or Shine to represent the Philippines in 2023 William Jones Cup

Rain or Shine has been tapped by the PBA to represent the Philippines in the upcoming 2023 William Jones Cup slated from August 12 to 20 in Taipei, Taiwan.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said that the league's board led by chairman Ricky Vargas has already approved the Elasto Painters' participation in the Jones Cup, which is making a comeback after a three-year absence due to the pandemic.

“We are honored not just to represent the PBA, but also the country in the Jones Cup. The high level competition will also help us to better prepare for the upcoming PBA season. We will give it our best shot and hope to bring honor to the country,” ROS board governor and team manager Atty. Mert Mondragon said in a statement.

Rain or Shine will be reinforced by naturalized Filipino big man Ange Kouame as they look to continue the country's success in the tournament.

In the Jones Cup, Mighty Sports delivered the country’s last two titles, first in 2016 and again in 2019 when the Charles Tiu-mentored squad swept the tournament with a perfect 8-0 record.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News