June Mar Fajardo could be poised for a return to old form following his performance in the recent Southeast Asian Games. June Mar Fajardo (PSC-POC Media) The end result of Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign was a total disappointment, but Fajardo was one of the few bright spots in Hanoi, Vietnam with his...
Nenad Vucinic has been tasked to handle Gilas Pilipinas for the third window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers slated later this month in Auckland, New Zealand. Nenad Vucinic (FIBA) Team manager Butch Antonio confirmed the Serbian mentor’s appointment, but explained that he will be in...
Rhenz Abando’s stellar first season with Letran proved to be a huge head-turner. Photo from GMA NCAA After a season that saw him win both the Rookie of the Year and NCAA Season 97 MVP plums, the high-leaping forward is set to make another stride in his career as he gets a much-deserved invite to...
Ian Clark Bautista (Eugene Herrera/POC) Three national boxers pulled off convincing wins for a late medal rush for Team Philippines but it was the shocker of the Gilas Pilipinas loss in the title match that gave a bitter ending to the country's campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Sunday,...
Coach Chot Reyes took the blame for the disastrous finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball campaign that saw Gilas Pilipinas falling short of retaining the gold following a shock defeat to Indonesia. Photo from PSC-POC Media The Philippines’ reign as the region’s top team in...
The Philippines’ long dominance in men’s basketball competitions of the Southeast Asian Games came to a shock end Sunday, May 22 following Gilas Pilipinas’ 85-81 loss to Indonesia at the Tranh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo from PSC-POC Media There will be no gold for the first time...
Photo from PSC-POC Media Gilas Pilipinas’ successful defense of the gold ended on a sour note Sunday, May 22 after squandering a lead late before suffering a 96-93 loss to Malaysia in the women’s basketball competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games. The Filipina cagers failed to score...
Gilas Pilipinas primed itself for the virtual gold medal match against Indonesia after rolling to an 87-44 win over Malaysia Saturday, May 21 in the men’s basketball competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Coach Chot Reyes gave everyone substantial playing time during...
Gilas Pilipinas moved on the cusp of retaining the women’s basketball gold in the Southeast Asian Games after beating Singapore, 88-61, Saturday, May 21 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo from SBP Another strong start in the game held at the Tranh Tri Gymnasium catapulted Gilas to victory — its fourth in...
The men’s and women’s teams of Gilas Pilipinas begin the final stretch of their bid to keep the double gold in the Southeast Asian Games when they return from a one-day break Saturday, May 21 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo from PSC-POC Media Gilas takes on struggling Singapore in the ladies side at 9...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas continued its dominant form in women’s basketball competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games after routing host Vietnam, 118-87, Thursday, May 19 in Hanoi. Not even the presence of a predominantly Vietnamese crowd at the Thanh Tri Gymnasium could intimidate...
PSC-POC Media Gilas Pilipinas cruised to another win in the men’s basketball competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games after walloping Singapore, 88-37, Wednesday, May 18 in Hanoi, Vietnam. A 15-1 start was all Gilas needed in the match held at the Tranh Tri Gymnasium to secure a third...
