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Cone: Job’s not done
by Olmin Leyba - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
As delightful as those epic twin victories over Jordan and Iran were, Gilas Pilipinas’ situation in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers remains the same.
The Kraken’s final bow
by Olmin Leyba - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The loudest cheers and applause inside the packed MOA Arena didn’t go to Gilas Pilipinas fan favorite Dwight Ramos or comebacking Kai Sotto.
Sweet revenge, 13 years later
by Olmin Leyba - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
It happened 13 years ago but a nation that eats, drinks and breathes basketball never forgets.
One down, one more
by Olmin Leyba - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
 Lacking in firepower but overflowing in fight.
Gilas grinds it out
by Olmin Leyba - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
“Barangay Gilas” heeded the call and came out roaring and cheering every move of its beloved national basketball team – even when things looked hopeless against sizzling Jordan early on.
Gilas rewards rabid home crowd with gritty win vs Jordan in OT
by Olmin Leyba - August 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
With CJ Perez, Kai Sotto and Kevin Quiambao taking charge, Gilas hammered out a thrilling 82-81 overtime victory in a fitting reward for their 45-minute blue-collar work and their supporters’ tireless che...
Experience, youth fuel Filipinas’ Asiad push
by Olmin Leyba - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
A mix of FIFA Women’s World Cup veterans and young guns carries the fight as the Filipinas hunt for a milestone at the Asian Games in Japan.
Gilas needs perfect run
by Olmin Leyba - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Time to confront this hard truth: Gilas Pilipinas is standing on shaky ground in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Nationals brace for vengeful foes
by Olmin Leyba - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Past is past but Gilas Pilipinas doesn’t expect Jordan and Iran to easily forget the defeats the Nationals inflicted on them on their way to the 2022 Asian Games gold medal.
Kai: For flag, wife, baby
by Olmin Leyba - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Kai Sotto is poised to pick up from where he left off with Gilas Pilipinas.
Trailblazing Eala climbs to No. 18
by Olmin Leyba - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Add another glowing entry to Alex Eala’s greatest hits.
Nats in ‘bayanihan’ mode
by Olmin Leyba - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Without its heart and soul, Gilas Pilipinas is counting on the Filipino “bayanihan” spirit in making its homestand against Jordan and Iran this weekend.
Falcons: A dangerous unit
by Olmin Leyba - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Jordan is bringing in the top gun of the FIBA World Cup’s Asian Qualifiers – Jalen Harris – as it rekindles its old rivalry with Gilas Pilipinas on Friday.
OQT learnings: Gilas weapon in Nagoya
by Olmin Leyba - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Armed with valuable lessons from the pre-Olympic Qualifiers, Gilas Pilipinas Women switches its attention and energy to the next big battle – the Asian Games in Japan.
Gilas boys’ run ends against Chinese
by Olmin Leyba - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas Pilipinas Youth failed to bring down China’s great wall and yielded a 103-117 loss in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup yesterday in Ahmedabad, India.
Philippine belles make statement
by Olmin Leyba - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
For Gilas Pilipinas Women, it’s all about ending the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament campaign in Guadalajara, Mexico with a bang.
Gilas boys make Asia Cup Last 8
by Olmin Leyba - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas Pilipinas Youth advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup yesterday, somehow soothing the pain from Gilas Women’s crushing defeat and dashed Olympic dreams.
Nationals rap Ulsan in WCQ buildup
by Olmin Leyba - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas Pilipinas Men scored an 81-76 victory over Korean club Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus as it stepped up its buildup for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers with a tuneup match yesterday.
Gilas widens depth chart
by Olmin Leyba - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Even with Kai Sotto back, Gilas Pilipinas still recognizes the need to widen its depth chart ahead of the next battles in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Gilas U18 wins; women tumble
by Olmin Leyba - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas Pilipinas saw contrasting results for its women’s team and men’s youth squad in major international campaigns.
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