Filipino fans once again displayed how crazy they are about basketball. Gilas assistant coaches Jong Uichico (left) and Tim Cone and head coach Chot Reyes (Noel Pabalete/MB) They came in droves at the Philippine Arena and shattered the previous 32,616 FIBA attendance record with 38,115 people...
June Mar Fajardo is finally starting to prove his worth on the international stage. June Mar Fajardo holds his ground against the towering centers of Dominican Republic, Karl-Anthony Towns included (Noel Pabalate) Often ridiculed by critics and bashers for failing to translate his dominance...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. praised Gilas Pilipinas for their valiant efforts and assured the team of the people's support of their FIBA journey, despite their loss to the Dominican Republic in their first game. FIBA 2023 — President Marcos shares a moment with the players of...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson led the individual scoring after the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening day across the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 25. Jordan Clarkson leads the individual scoring after Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup. (Noel Pabalate) The Fil-American...
BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas held its ground but ultimately fell short in the end as the Dominican Republic put a huge spoiler to the party, coming away with an 87-81 victory before a record crowd at the Philippine Arena in the 2023 FIBA 2023 World Cup here on Friday, Aug. 25 Jordan Clarkson...
Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic credited Montenegro’s strong preparations, which included a tune-up game against Gilas Pilipinas, for its winning start at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic (FIBA) Montenegro opened its campaign with a dominant 91-71 rout of Mexico at the Mall...
The Philippines has successfully set the record for most attended FIBA game with 38,115 fans going all out to watch Gilas Pilipinas' opening game against the Dominican Republic at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday, Aug. 25. With the joint effort of the local organizing...
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and son Sandro showed their support for Gilas Pilipinas in its opening game against the Dominican Republic at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday, Aug. 25. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. watches the Gilas Pilipinas game...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Screenshot from YouTube live) The “Filipino fighting spirit” will be on full display from Gilas Pilipinas during this year's FIBA World Cup. House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo shared...
Former Serbia head coach, now China's mentor, Sasha Djordjevic, who once criticized Gilas Pilipinas for the lack of quality, is now heaping praises on the national team. Sasha Djordjevic, who once said that Gilas lacks quality, now says the Nationals are a team to respect (FIBA photo) ...
Team captain Japeth Aguilar is fully embracing his new role with the Nationals and he is thankful for the past Gilas leaders who paved the way for him. Japeth Aguilar is taking the leadership role for Gilas Pilipinas (Noel Pabalate) “I'm not really a vocal person pero I just want to...
Pop star Sarah Geronimo and local folk-pop band Ben&Ben along with The Dawn are set to perform in the opening day of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Friday, Aug. 25. Sarah Geronimo (FIBA Photo) The performances will take place just right after the 4...