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...
With an overhauled all-Filipino lineup, Manila Chooks! got the exposure needed from the FIBA 3×3 Ulaanbaatar Super Quest, making head trainer Chico Lanete believe his charges are far from done. *Mac Tallo* The Filipino 3x3 cagers are shifting their focus on the Manila Masters set next month at home...
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...
The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women’s team couldn’t sustain its good start and absorbed a 17-10 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, 17-10, to bow out of contention in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup quarterfinals at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Sunday, April 2. *Khate Castillo and the Gilas 3x3...
The horrendous campaign for the Philippine teams in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup continues as the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team yielded to top seed China, 19-10, in its opening game at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Saturday, April 1. *Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women's team (FIBA Photo) * The Filipinas...
A late run spearheaded by Jorey Napoles and Almond Vosotros were not enough for Gilas Pilipinas as it suffered a heartbreaking 21-18 loss at the hands of Qatar in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2023 at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Friday, March 31. *Almond Vosotros was a marked man against...
Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men's team opened its FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup campaign on a wrong foot, yielding to a rugged and physical Iran, 14-11, at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Friday, March 31. *Almond Vosotros struggles against the physical defense of Iran (FIBA Photo)* Foul trouble proved to be a...
The Gilas Pilpinas eyes a strong start to its campaign when it takes on lower seeded rivals in the pool play of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Friday, March 31, at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square in Singapore. *Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 national team delegation in Singapore. (Photo from SBP)* The...
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,...
PBA rivals Almond Vosotros and Jorey Napoles found themselves on the same side as they banner the Gilas Pilipinas men’s team for the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup from March 29 until April 2 in Singapore. Playing for two different 3x3 clubs with Vosotros strutting his wares for TNT and Napoles suiting up...
