The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship opened its inaugural season at Paco Arena with standout performances across U11, U13, and U15 divisions, led by MLO Basketball’s Syrus Demante.
PBA legend Benjie Paras has been named commissioner of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship, a new grassroots league combining structured play with analytics and tech innovation. The inaugural season begins in August 2025.
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth faces Indonesia in a title showdown at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, with Southeast Asian dominance and pride at stake.
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth delivered a powerful 99-52 victory over Vietnam in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, marking a triumphant coaching debut for LA Tenorio. The team overcame a shaky start to dominate with aggressive defense and scoring depth.