Tag: FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

President Duterte graces FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament; makes the ceremonial toss

MANILA, July 6 – President Rodrigo R. Duterte took a break from his busy work schedule to watch the much-awaited game between Gilas Pilipinas and France in the ongoing 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) at the MOA Arena in Pasay City. PRRD made the ceremonial toss of the ball to signal the start of the game at 9 p.m. As he entered the court, the President bowed twice to the crowd amid thunderous cheers and yells from the fans chanting ‘”Duterte, Duterte, go go […]

Gilas Pilipinas talo sa tune-up game

(Eagle News) — Matapos matalo sa ginawang ‘tune-up game kontra’ sa bansang Turkey, inaasahan umanong magsasagawa ng ‘adjustment’ ang Gilas Pilipinas para sa muli nitong paghaharap sa susunod na buwan. Batay sa ulat, sa iskor na 103-68, tila pinaglaruan ng Turkey ang Team Gilas sa nasabing match na isinagawa sa Abdi Ipekci Arena sa Istanbul, Turkey kahapon ng madaling araw. Ang naturang ‘tune-up game’ ay bahagi pa rin ng paghahanda ng pambansang koponan para sa […]