SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena cemented its position as a leader in Philippine sports tourism after being awarded the prestigious Sports Venue of the Year at the 6th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. This recognition highlights the arena's commitment to excellence and its role in attracting major...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
By MARK REY MONTEJO NBA legend Pau Gasol joined other basketball players who expressed their gratitude for the warm reception he received during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that the country hosted. Pau Gasol takes a selfie with fans during the FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Pau...
By MARK REY MONTEJO NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has nothing but love for the warm reception he has experienced in the recent 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that the country hosted. Carmelo Anthony shares his FIBA Basketball World Cup experience in Manila in a social media post. (Carmelo...
The ambassadors of Germany and the United States enjoyed the friendly rivalry between their countries’ respective national basketball teams as they watched the Germans beat the Americans for the first time in FIBA World Cup history. (From left) US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson and...
Foreign ambassadors in the Philippines rallied behind their respective teams and congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for its win over China in the ongoing FIBA Basketball World Cup games being hosted by the country. Filipino crowd erupts in cheers and applause after Gilas Pilipinas defeated China with a...
Senators on Sunday, September 3 expressed their heartfelt gratitude and admiration to Gilas Pilipinas for ending the slump and winning against China over the weekend at the FIBA World Cup. From left to right: Senators Christopher "Bong" Go, Sen. Sonny Angara, Senate President Juan...
Just moments after the buzzer sounded on the Philippines’ victory over China in its final outing in the FIBA World Cup, social media came alive with raucous chatter, shares, and comments about how the Gilas team was able to get some measure of revenge from the alleged abuses committed by China in...
Basketball has woven itself into the very fabric of Filipino society. From the bustling streets of Manila to the smallest barangays in far-flung islands, there exists a fervor for the sport that goes beyond a mere fandom. It runs through the veins of every Filipino fan, who would willingly travel...
What was expected to be a dream celebration in front of a wild, sold out crowd turned into a nightmare. Gilas Pilipinas’ furious rally ended in vain after it absorbed a heartbreaking 80-70 defeat at the hands of Angola to remain winless in Group A of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta...
Andres Feliz caught fire from deep as the Dominican Republic pulled off a huge upset over Italy, 87-82, to move on cusp of advancing to the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Aug. 27. Dominican Republic's Karl-Anthony Towns, center, attempts to break...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Aug. 25, expressed its full support to all the participants of the FIBA World Cup 2023. Photo credit to PCSO "In line with our vision to empower, uplift, and serve the Filipino people as the premier government agency...
