On rebound, Gilas men and women show their character

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 05/14/2023

  Their pride pricked on a linoleum-covered court, by a heavily reinforced squad that showed little respect for tradition, the Gilas Pilipinas men buckled down to work for a “practice” session meant to prepare the team for…

A day after men tumble, Gilas women take 21-point humbling

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 05/13/2023

Even with the sub-par playing floor, the heat and officiating, Pat Aquino was quick to not make excuses. “They got us in the third quarter, simple as that,” Aquino told the Inquirer over the phone, minutes after…

Cebuano basketball personalities weigh in on Philippines-Cambodia game: ‘It was like Gilas vs USA’

Immae Lachica 05/12/2023

CEBU, Philippines—Cebuano coach Gary Cortes is one who doesn’t hold back when he sees something wrong. The multi-titled University of the Visayas (UV) head coach knows his basketball, steering his collegiate squad to several titles in the…

Gilas Pilipinas loses to Cambodia, falls short of SEA Games 2023 men’s 3×3 gold

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 05/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines wound up with a silver medal after bowing to host Cambodia, 20-15, in the men’s 3×3 competition in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Sunday. Battling a Cambodia side parading three naturalized players, Gilas…

Jordan Clarkson-led Gilas falls to Lebanon in Fiba fourth window

Denison Rey Dalupang 08/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Playing with zest and vengeance all night long, the Philippines on Friday morning, August 26, 2022. faltered late against Lebanon, 85-81, in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Beirut. The Nationals had no answer against…

Jordan Clarkson, Scottie Thompson lead Gilas 12 vs Lebanon

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 08/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas made one last cut on Thursday ahead of its key Fiba World Cup Qualifying match against Lebanon. The Nationals will go with a seasoned bunch when they take on the Cedars at Nouhad Naufal…

Gilas prepares for worst as lone bright spot Carl Tamayo suffers ankle sprain

Lance Agcaoili - @inquirerdotnet 06/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is holding its breath after Carl Tamayo, the lone bright spot in its blowout loss to New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian qualifiers on Thursday,  suffered a right ankle…

No shortage of brilliance on Gilas bench with Cone aboard

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 06/23/2022

Gilas Pilipinas knows that it needs to go to the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup armed to the teeth—with no shortcuts. “Like I’ve said, we’re here to build the best team possible. Not only the…

SEA Games: Chot Reyes takes blame for Gilas’ failed gold medal bid

MARK GIONGCO 05/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes took the fall for the national team’s botched gold medal bid in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday. The Philippines, deemed as an immovable dynasty in…

SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas’ reign ends as Indonesia gets basketball gold

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 05/22/2022

Playing a retooled enemy eager to assert its might in the region, the Philippines bowed to sweet-shooting Indonesia, 85-81, in the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Sunday, ending a golden rule that had spanned 33 years. Gilas…

SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas whips Cambodia after surviving Thais

Mark Giongco - Reporter 05/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines—After opening with a close call against Thailand, Gilas Pilipinas had no trouble in easing past an overmatched Cambodia side, 100-32, Tuesday in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Gunning for a 14th straight…

Going for 6th SEA Games gold, Kiefer excited to play with Thirdy again

Lance Agcaoili - @inquirerdotnet 05/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Kiefer Ravena can’t wait to play again with his brother, Thirdy, at Gilas Pilipinas as he guns for a sixth gold medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. “[I’m] very honored…

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