Yeng Guiao warns against complacency amid Rain or Shine’s unbeaten start in the Commissioner’s Cup

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have emerged as one of the early stories of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup, storming out of the gates with a flawless 6–0 record. The hot start not only places them firmly atop the standings but also marks the best opening in franchise history, signaling a team that may finally be ready to contend at the highest level.

Despite the impressive run, veteran head coach Yeng Guiao remains grounded, cautioning his squad against the dangers of overconfidence. Known for his disciplined and no-nonsense approach, Guiao emphasized that sustaining success requires constant vigilance—especially in a league as competitive as the PBA.

“That’s always the fear of coaches especially if you are on a winning streak. Magbabanty ka rin kung hanggang kailan ito. So we just try to be consistent with what we do, and what we do in practice,” Guiao said in a media interaction.

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Rain or Shine’s unblemished start has been built on resilience and cohesion, traits that have developed over time. Guiao pointed out that the team’s core has been together for several seasons, steadily gaining experience through multiple deep playoff runs. The Elasto Painters have reached the semifinals in four of the last five conferences, a stretch that has helped shape their identity and composure in high-pressure situations.

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“It takes years to mature. We have been making the semifinals four out of the last five conferences, and I think that’s part of the maturity already. Although wala pa kami dun ngayon, palagay ko malaking tulong yung experience na yun,” he added.

That maturity has already been put to the test early in the conference. Rain or Shine pulled off remarkable comeback victories against powerhouse squads like the San Miguel Beermen and the Converge FiberXers, overcoming deficits of more than 20 points in both contests. Such performances underscore not just talent, but a growing belief within the roster that no game is out of reach.

For Guiao, however, these wins are not signs of overnight success but rather the result of a long and deliberate process.

“Hindi ka naman bigla-biglang gagaling na lang. There’s a process to it, and we are just going through that process,” Guiao concluded.

As the Elasto Painters prepare for their next assignment, the focus remains on consistency rather than milestones. They will look to extend their winning streak to seven when they take on the Terrafirma Dyip on Wednesday, April 15, at the Ynares Center.

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