By MARK REY MONTEJO Naturalized player Justin Brownlee is looking forward to playing his PBA Finals rival Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as Gilas Pilipinas battles Jordan in the group stage of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (right) defends Justin Brownlee...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas guard Chris Newsome said interim head coach Tim Cone has always given importance to fundamentals and defense as they prepare for the Asian Games set later this month. Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone. (PBA Images) Newsome witnessed how the...
GUIUAN, Eastern Samar – Ten years after typhoon “Yolanda” or “Haiyan” barreled through Eastern Visayas and made its first landfall here, Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan is relaunching the town as one of the region’s top tourism destinations especially in historical and surfing...
Following his reappointment as the men’s national basketball team head coach, Tim Cone is working with the cards he has been dealt with when Gilas Pilipinas returns to action in the Asian Games in China late this month. Gilas returnees Terrence Romeo (left) and Calvin Abueva. (Noel Pabalate)...
Former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Dante Canlas has indicated his openness to the possibility of returning to government service, demonstrating a willingness to contribute once again to the public sector. There have been rumors circulating that Canlas is among the...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Meralco Bolts guard Chris Newsome cherishes the opportunity to represent the country under the care of interim head coach Tim Cone as Gilas Pilipinas guns for a podium finish in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month. Chris Newsome. (FIBA) Newsome...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone announced that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to have a joint practice on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Gilas Pilipinas men's team during its practice at the PhilSports Arena (Reynald Magallon)...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone expects Terrence Romeo to make a big impact in his return to national team duty for the upcoming Asian Games. Terrence Romeo is expected to make a big impact in his Gilas return. (Reynald Magallon) The multi-titled mentor doesn’t see any problem...
Expect a different Calvin Abueva donning the Gilas Pilipinas uniform should he get the clearance to play for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China late this month. Calvin Abueva during Gilas Pilipinas training (Reynald Magallon/MB) Abueva is as excited as every Gilas fan to return to national...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has moved the opening of the 48th PBA season to Nov. 5 from the supposed opening date on Oct. 15 to give the players who will be participating in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China enough time to recover. Marcial, who is also the concurrent assistant team manager of...
Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva could be in for a homecoming after being selected for the initial Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the Asian Games set in Hangzhou, China late this month. Calvin Abueva attends the first Gilas Pilipinas practice in preparation for the Asian Games. (Reynald...
For the second time in 45 years, the Philippines showed how much basketball meant to the whole country following its co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was a homecoming of sorts for the basketball-loving nation after first hosting the tournament in 1978. FIBA secretary...
