SHATTERED DREAMS: Gilas wastes early lead against Puerto Rico

Jonas N. Panerio 09/04/2014

Pint-sized, pitbull guard Jose Juan Barea personally checked in the Philippine national men’s basketball squad into heartbreak hotel and ultimately out of contention in the Fiba basketball World Cup as he scored 10 of Puerto Rico’s last…

Gilas Pilipinas show fighting spirit but fall short against Greece

Jonas N. Panerio 09/02/2014

For the second game in a row, the Philippine national men’s basketball squad also known as the “Gilas Pilipinas,” hung around with the big boys before falling short against Greece, 70-82, for its second loss in a…

Gilas Pilipinas gives Greece a fight in close loss

09/01/2014

MANILA, Philippines–Riding high after pushing Croatia to its limit, Gilas Pilipinas showed great resolve anew before falling to powerhouse Greece, 70-82, in Group B of the 2014 Fiba World Cup early Monday morning (Philippine time) in Seville,…

Gilas Pilipinas gives Croatia a scare before losing, 78-81

Jonas N. Panerio 08/31/2014

The Philippine men’s national basketball squad, known as the “Gilas Pilipinas,” introduced themselves to the world in rousing fashion as they played tough, up-tempo and hard-nosed  basketball before eventually falling to Croatia in overtime, 78-81, at the…

Blatche leads Gilas to victory

Jonas N. Panerio 08/12/2014

The Philippines’ national men’s basketball squad – the Gilas Pilipinas – continued to get better as they near the FIBA World Cup after they crushed the ACB All-Star Selection, 89-58, in  an exhibition game yesterday in Vitoria,…

Batang Gilas loses to Greece, now 0-2

Jonas N. Panerio 08/11/2014

The Philippine national youth team, known as the “Batang Gilas,” got routed by Greece, 65-85, for its second loss in the Fiba Under-17 World Championship last Saturday night at the Al-Ahli Gym in Dubai. The Batang Gilas…

Scheduled match pitting Gilas and NBA players cancelled in last minute infuriating fans

Francis T.J. Ochoa, Jonas N. Panerio 07/23/2014

‘LOST HOME STAND’ The Last Home Stand All-Star Charity event took on a disastrous twist last night when what was initially scheduled as a match between the Gilas Pilipinas basketball squad and a group of NBA all…

‘LOST HOME STAND’ Scheduled match pitting Gilas and NBA players cancelled in last minute infuriating fans

07/22/2014

The Last Home Stand All-Star Charity event took on a disastrous twist last night when what was initially scheduled as a match between the Gilas Pilipinas basketball squad and a group of NBA all stars turned into…

Philippine men’s basketball team test skills against powerhouse NBA selection today

Jonas N. Panerio 07/22/2014

ACID  TEST FOR GILAS After coming home with a bronze medal from  the Fiba Asia Cup, there will be no rest for the weary as the Gilas Pilipinas plunge back into action but against an opponent of…

Rain or Shine guard makes game-winning freebies as Gilas steals bronze from China

Jonas N. Panerio 07/20/2014

Paul Lee showed the rest of China why he is known in the Philippines as the “Angas ng Tondo” as the Rain or Shine guard barely flinched in canning three straight free throws that gave the Gilas…

Gilas eyes 2nd straight victory in Fiba Asia Cup

Jonas N. Panerio 07/14/2014

The Gilas Pilipinas sets out for their second win of the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup today when they tangle with yet another regional rival, Singapore, at the Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, China. The Nationals debuted in…

Gilas Pilipinas bracketed with Argentina, Greece, Croatia, Senegal and Puerto Rico

Jonas N. Panerio 02/05/2014

The Gilas Pilipinas will be battling the likes of Argentina and Greece in the preliminary round of the 2014 Fiba World Cup after being picked to be in Group B during the tournament’s draw yesterday morning at…

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