LA Tenorio has found a new purpose in basketball despite not being able to play and join his brothers inside the court – and that is to impart the knowledge and experiences during his days with Gilas to the new generation. *FIBA World Cup local ambassadors LA Tenorio and June Mar Fajardo (second...
Figuring in countless battles inside the court, the San Miguel Corporation and the MVP Group found themselves working hand-in-hand for a greater cause this time around. *Left to right. FIBA WC Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, SBP President Al Panlilio, SMC Sports Director Alfrancis Chua, 2023 FIBA...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. extended his support to the hosting of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the Philippine Sports Commission-led Task Force by calling a meeting Wednesday, April 12 at the Malacañang Conference Room in Manila. *Deputy Senior Executive Secretary Hubert...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to help the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas in its preparation for the country’s co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in August. *The Philippines is co-hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup...
Basketball is home. And the Philippines will make the best of it. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to prepare for the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 5 on Monday,...
Carlos Yulo once again brought pride for the country after a scintillating performance at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series these past few weeks. His eyes wore the burning desire to win the moment he launched his compact yet robust frame to the air; the flips and twists evoked elegance,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. congratulated Filipino Olympian Carlos Edriel Yulo for winning two gold medals at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series in Baku, Azerbaijan, over the weekend. In a tweet, the President described Yulo's victory as a "shining moment" as he urged the...
Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
BOCAUE – Gilas Pilipinas poured it all out but still couldn’t escape the agony of defeat right on its home turf. Justin Brownlee's 41 points go for naught. (Ali Vicoy) Justin Brownlee and the rest of the nationals couldn’t complete its spirited comeback from 25 points down as Jordan escaped...
The FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is coming to its end and Gilas Pilipinas is eyeing a fitting close to a 15-month journey that is full of drama, agonizing failures and heartbreaks, and stories of resilience, redemption and hope. Justin Brownlee looks to lead Gilas Pilipinas to another victory...
