The Stag franchise was renamed the Tanduay Gold Rhum Masters in the 1997–1998 season, where Chua piloted the team to another grand slam.

In that season, he was selected to be the head coach of Rookies, Sophomores and Juniors in 1999 PBA All-Star Game.

[2] Chua returned to the PBA in January 2012, joining Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as team consultant.

[3] On January 1, 2013, Chua was appointed as head coach[4] and led the team to a runner-up finish during the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup.

On July 17, 2015, The Philippine Star reported Chua's promotion to full-time PBA governor for GSMI and his appointment as sports director for San Miguel Corporation.

On July 17, 2015, The Philippine Star reported Chua's promotion to full-time PBA governor for GSMI and his appointment as sports director for San Miguel Corporation.

[9] In June 2015, Chua was elected as president of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP), succeeding Chito Narvasa.