Carmelo Anthony receives a personalized Gilas jersey as the third FIBA World Cup global ambassador co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (Nikole Javier) By NIKOLE JAVIER FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have unveiled NBA star Carmelo Anthony as World Cup...
Naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee and Fil-Australian Mason Amos are set for their Gilas Pilipinas debut when the nationals take on Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24. (From the left) June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee, Mason Amos and Jordan Heading. (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas photo) Brownlee, who...
The preparation of Gilas Pilipinas for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is shifting to higher gear but injuries continue to plague the national team with just a couple of days left before the game against Lebanon. RR Pogoy is joining Japeth Aguilar and Ange Kouame...
For Filipino farmers, hybrid seeds are no longer needed for the country to achieve rice self-sufficiency. Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) hit the national government’s plan to maximize the use of hybrid seeds, calling it “more disadvantageous than helpful.” (Manila...
Scottie Thompson celebrates his Perpetual jersey retirement with wife, former teammate and the school's director. By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has immortalized his journey in the collegiate ranks as Perpetual retired his No. 6 jersey on Thursday, Feb. 16. On his alma mater’s 48th...
Kelly Williams is glad that the work he’s been putting in to stay competitive is being appreciated, even at the age of 41 . Kelly Williams (PBA Images) The veteran forward, who first suited up for the national team in 2007, is getting a call-up to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas once again, this time...
TNT forward Kelly Williams got a call-up to be part of Gilas Pilipinas 24-man pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers amid the setbacks that hampered the national team's depth in the frontline. Kelly Williams (FIBA Photo) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive...
On the heels of the disappointing news that the inflation rate had risen even higher to 8.7 percent in January – beyond the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ forecast range of 7.5 to 8.3 percent, and the government’s target range of two to four percent – there was a vital piece of good news on...
Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes are now in an anxious waiting game regarding the availability of prized big man Kai Sotto for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Sotto, who, according to earlier reports, is...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for...
Shell Fuels Scientist for Asia Pacific Andreas Schaefer demonstrates how the new and improved Shell V-Power has been developed to work even more effectively even in challenging conditions Powerful cleaning agents remove deposits to restore engine performance Shell has launched its new V-Power fuel...
The PBA is extending its help to Gilas Pilipinas even after the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Commissioner Willie Marcial during his visit in Gilas Pilipinas practice. (PBA Images) The Board of Governors has already approved an October opening for the league's 48th Season to allow national team head coach...
