June Mar Fajardo wins 9th PBA MVP award

June Mar Fajardo is once again the Most Valuable Player of the PBA.

Fajardo received his record-breaking ninth MVP trophy on Sunday at Novotel Manila, as the league opened its historic 50th season.

In the 49th season alone, Fajardo secured two Best Player of the Conference awards—during the Governors’ Cup and the Philippine Cup.

He previously earned the league’s MVP honors for six consecutive years from 2014 to 2019, and again in 2023 up to the present, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players in PBA history.

Other Awardees – 2025 PBA Leo Awards:

• First Mythical Team:
  • June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel)
  • Arvin Tolentino (NorthPort)
  • Calvin Oftana (TNT)
  • CJ Perez (San Miguel)
  • Robert Bolick (NLEX)
• Second Mythical Team:
  • Japeth Aguilar (Barangay Ginebra)
  • Zavier Lucero (Magnolia)
  • Scottie Thompson (Barangay Ginebra)
  • RR Pogoy (TNT)
  • Justin Arana (Converge)
• Rookie of the Year:
  • RJ Abarrientos (Barangay Ginebra)
• All-Defensive Team:
  • Zavier Lucero (Magnolia)
  • June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel)
  • Joshua Munzon (NorthPort)
  • Stephen Holt (Barangay Ginebra)
  • Glenn Khobuntin (TNT)
• Most Improved Player:
  • Joshua Munzon (NorthPort)
• Sportsmanship Award:
  • Gian Mamuyac (Rain or Shine)

—JKC, GMA Integrated News