Australia routs Gilas, tops Group A in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Glendale B. Rosal 07/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas wrapped up its Group A campaign in the first round of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a lopsided 92-49 loss to Australia on Monday, July 6, at the RAC…

Foreign squads, Gilas Women’s 3×3 lead loaded Cebu Hustle Inaugural

Glendale B. Rosal 06/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A strong mix of international squads, national team players, and homegrown Cebuana talent is set to headline the Cebu Hustle 3×3: The Inaugural on June 20-21 at the SM Seaside City Cebu Mountain…

Philippines to host FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027

Glendale G. Rosal 07/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippines is set to host the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027, marking the country’s first-ever women’s continental-level basketball tournament. The announcement was made by the FIBA Regional Office-Asia following the FIBA Asia…

Gilas routs Hong Kong to near Fiba Asia Cup 2025

11/25/2024

MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas moved closer to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 following a 93-54 rout of Hong Kong, witnessed by 11,896 fans at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday night, November 24, 2024.…

Fajardo, AJ Edu out for Gilas in first window of Asia Cup Qualifiers

02/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines— June Mar Fajardo and AJ Edu and announced on Monday that they will not be joining the Gilas Pilipinas in the first window of the qualifiers slated on Thursday and Sunday. Edu will be sidelined…

Women’s PBA 3×3 set for return

Rommel Fuentes Jr. 01/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s basketball scene will get a shot in the arm with the return of the Women’s Philippine Basketball Association (WPBA) 3×3. The WPBA 3×3 comes back after a seven-year absence with six teams including two…

Gilas’ Brownlee fails Asian Games doping test

10/13/2023

Justin Brownlee, who played a starring role to help the Gilas Pilipinas win its first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962, has failed a doping test, officials said Thursday, October 12, 2023. The American-born Brownlee tested positive for the banned…

Gilas gold: Tim Cone’s defensive magic key to victory, says Brownlee

10/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines–A crucial defensive tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, turned out to be the magic key that delivered the country’s first Asian Games gold medal in men’s basketball in 61 years. The Philippines dumped Jordan, 70-60 on…

Gilas outlasts Iran, 84-83, to reach Asian Games semis

10/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas nipped Iran, 84-83 on Tuesday to reach the semifinal round of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee led the Filipinos with 36 points, powering the basketball-crazy country to its…

FIBA World Cup 2023: Why Cebu’s June Mar Fajardo and RR Pogoy play key roles with Gilas

Brian J. Ochoa, Immae Lachica 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s June Mar Fajardo and Roger Pogoy are among the players suiting up for the Philippine Men’s  National Basketball team, popularly known as the Gilas Pilipinas, in the FIBA World Cup 2023 that the country…

Cebu’s Suico remains upbeat even if he did not make it to the Gilas Youth U16 final line-up

Glendale G. Rosal 07/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano hardcourt prospect Henry Kristoffer Suico remains optimistic even if he did not make it to the final line-up of the Gilas Youth U16 roster for the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA). Suico…

Cebu’s Pogoy, Fajardo among Gilas Pilipinas pool for 2023 Fiba World Cup

Immae Lachica, Lance Agcaoili 06/07/2023

CEBU, Philippines—Cebuano cagers Roger Pogoy and June Mar Fajardo are among the 21-man Gilas Pilipinas pool for the Fiba World Cup 2023 in August. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) unveiled its pool for its historic hosting…

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