MB File Photo The naturalization papers of Gilas Pilipinas recruit Angelo Kouame and Azkals player Bienve Marañon were both approved on the third and final reading of the Senate on Monday, March 15. It took just 20 days for the Senate to approve the two bills, which initially got the approval from...
Senator Bong Go has thrown his support for the naturalization of Gilas Pilipinas prospect Angelo Kouame. In a speech on Tuesday, March 2, Go expressed his intent to be a co-sponsor of the measure granting Filipino citizenship to the Ivorian big man that will enable him to play for the men's...
Angelo Kouame isn't backing down on future challenges he will face when Gilas Pilipinas competes with professional Filipino cagers in the PBA. Kouame, in a recent episode of The Game on One Sports, said he is looking forward to playing alongside PBA big men like San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo and...
The chance to play for Gilas Pilipinas is not the only thing that motivates Ange Kouame to become a Filipino citizen. Kouame told members of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights that he envisions being in the Philippines beyond his desire to play for Gilas in international tournaments,...
Photo from UAAP Soon-to-be naturalized player Angelo Kouame described coach Tab Baldwin and Kiefer Ravena as his biggest influencers during the training camp in the "Calambubble." Before the fiasco that hounded the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Kouame, Baldwin, Ravena, and the rest of Gilas...
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights approved on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, the naturalization bills of Ateneo center Ange Kouame and United City striker Bienvenido Marañon. The committee chaired by Senator Richard Gordon gave the nod on Senate Bills No. 2058 and 1391 during the...
Photo from UAAP The naturalization bid of Angelo Kouame at the House of Representatives took a big stride after House Bill No. 8632 was approved on the third and last reading Tuesday. Kouame, a native of Ivory Coast, is part of the Gilas Pilipinas training for various international tournaments,...
Photo from UAAP The proposition to naturalize Angelo Kouame and allow him to compete for the Gilas Pilipinas gets closer to finally getting an approval after it passed the second reading in Congress. Deputy Speaker Roberto V. Puno, who represents Antipolo City, expressed confidence Monday that the...
Angelo Kouame might soon play for Gilas Pilipinas if his naturalization goes smoothly. (Photo from UAAP) The naturalization bid of Gilas Pilipinas member Angelo Kouame got a big boost after the Committee on Justice approved House Bill 5951 which grants the Filipino citizenship to the young big man...
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio announced Friday the roster of Gilas Pilipinas for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers set November 26 to 30 in Manama, Bahrain. Rookie picks Allyn Bulanadi, Isaac Go, Matt and Mike Nieto and Rey Suerte lead the 16-man pool that will prepare...
Angelo Kouame (UAAP Images) Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has filed a bill endorsing the entry of Angelo Kouame to Gilas Pilipinas and also sought to grant him Philippine citizenship. Angara, who filed Senate Bill No. 1892, said the move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to...
