During the off season , Ginebra decided to go on the free-agent market to finalize their roster instead of signing undrafted rookies . Due to their aging and injured frontcourt , Ginebra decided to fill their void at the forward position by signing the 6 ' 6 " former DLSU Archer Junjun Cabatu to a two-year contract . They defeated defending Philippine Cup champion Sta. Lucia and the team that they defeated in the previous season 's 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals opponent , Air21 . After winning the first two games , Ginebra then went on a 5-game losing streak before moving on the winners bracket with a victory over Coca-Cola . With a victory over Rain or Shine on Christmas Day , they finished the eliminations with a 10 – 8 card , and an outright berth to the quarterfinals . Then they faced a familiar foe , their sister squad San Miguel . And in Game 1 , they lost a one-point thriller . Ginebra then exploded in game 2 even after losing an 18-point lead in the end game , they tied the series to one game a piece . In Game 3 , the Kings were stream rolling with a 21-point lead only to lose the game and the series as the Beermen went on to face Talk 'N Text in the semifinals
2008 PBA Fiesta Conference
2008 PBA Fiesta Conference
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel