![Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas with a game-high 39 points in a thrilling FIBA Asia Cup qualifier. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/justin-brownlee-400x200.webp)
In a thrilling final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Chinese-Taipei defeated Gilas Pilipinas 91-84. Despite a valiant comeback effort led by Justin Brownlee’s game-high 39 points, Taiwanese sharpshooters sealed the victory in the closing seconds.
Filipino-American basketball star Dwight Ramos is the newest ambassador for Primera Light Brandy, embracing its premium taste and smooth experience. As part of the “Dahil Primera Klase Ka” campaign, Ramos joins Barangay Ginebra stars in elevating the brand’s image as the go-to choice for quality brandy lovers.
Meralco Bolts star Chris Newsome opens up about his basketball journey, from winning his first PBA title and Finals MVP to his international success with Gilas Pilipinas. In an exclusive interview with 1xBet, he shares his challenges, pre-game rituals, engagement story, and future plans—including how he hopes to inspire young basketball talents in the Philippines.
Calvin Oftana continues to shine as TNT Tropang Giga’s driving force, inspiring both teammates and fans with his unwavering determination to make the team a top contender in every PBA conference.
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Alfrancis Chua officially rejoins Gilas Pilipinas as Program Director and Team Manager, promising to elevate Philippine basketball to new heights. His successful leadership history with SMC-backed teams and his instrumental role in the 2022 Asian Games highlight his readiness for this challenge.
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Gilas Pilipinas may have lost their second game at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament to Georgia, 96-94, on Friday, July 5, but this hardly mattered. The Philippine team still advanced to the semifinal stages of the FIBA OQT for finishing second by virtue of better points difference.
Gilas Pilipinas fell short in a tuneup game against Turkey in Istanbul, 84-73, as the Philippine team continued their preparations for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Gilas Pilipinas guard Dwight Ramos has been named as the official sports ambassador of Pilipinas Live, the winner of the Sports Broadcasting award at the recently concluded 2024 Asia Pacific Broadcasting Awards.
The Olympic dream of Gilas Pilipinas will be on the line when the Philippine national basketball team, goes for broke at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) where 24 teams will be vying for the final four slots in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App.