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Meralco Must Do Everything to Keep Chris Newsome Amid Contract Expiry

Fresh off leading the Meralco Bolts to their first-ever PBA championship, Chris Newsome is showing nothing but class as he approaches the end of his current contract.

In a recent interview with DWAR Abante Radyo’s Sports Now, the 33-year-old guard expressed immense gratitude to the only PBA team he has ever known. Drafted by Meralco in 2015, Newsome has grown into the franchise’s cornerstone and a national team mainstay.

“Meralco has been very good to me from my years in the PBA. They have done a lot for me; they have given me an opportunity that I needed,” said Newsome.

With his contract set to expire at the end of the ongoing Philippine Cup, Newsome revealed that he is giving Meralco management the space to decide how they want to proceed.

“As far as my contract goes, out of respect to them, I will let them decide what they want to do first, and then we will take it from there,” he added.

This professional, no-pressure stance shows the kind of character Newsome has always been known for—focused on the team, the game, and the bigger picture. “After taking the championship, it has been a great run so far. We were able to go internationally to represent this organization,” he noted.

Meralco’s Next Big Decision

Newsome’s loyalty and quiet leadership have helped define Meralco’s identity in the PBA. He’s not just their Finals MVP—he’s their face, their soul, and their best chance at continued success.

Letting him walk now would be a massive setback. While the Bolts have built a solid core, it’s Newsome’s steady two-way presence, poise in the clutch, and commitment to excellence that lifted them to a championship level. He’s the kind of franchise player that every team dreams of—and that a team like Meralco cannot afford to lose.

If Meralco wants to stay a championship-caliber team, they must prioritize locking Newsome into a new deal. He’s earned it with his play, his professionalism, and his loyalty. More importantly, the Bolts need him now more than ever as they attempt to build a winning tradition.

Conclusion:
Chris Newsome has done everything right—and now the ball is in Meralco’s court. For a team that finally reached the mountaintop, the next step is clear: do everything to keep Chris Newsome.