President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas Youth after ruling the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, defeating Indonesia in the finals, 70-40, in Pampanga.
“Isang malaking saludo sa Gilas Pilipinas Youth,” Marcos stated in his message in X (previously Twitter).
(A giant salute to the Gilas Pilipinas Youth!)
“Congratulations in your dominant 6–0 run and the gold medal on the U-16 SEABA Qualifiers. Isang malinaw na patunay na ang galing at determinasyon ng kabataang Pilipino ay walang kapantay. Suportado namin kayo sa inyong susunod na laban sa FIBA Asia Cup,” Marcos stated.
(It’s a clear proof that the expertise and dedication of the Filipino youth is unmatched. We help you in your subsequent match within the FIBA Asia Cup!)
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Congratulations in your dominant 6–0 run and the gold medal on the U-16 SEABA Qualifiers. Isang malinaw na patunay na ang galing at determinasyon ng kabataang Pilipino ay walang kapantay. Suportado namin kayo sa inyong susunod…
— Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) May 31, 2025
Gilas Pilipinas Youth had outscored Indonesia, 21-5, within the first interval earlier than taking a 41-20 lead by halftime.
The staff then logged its greatest lead, 59-25, with 1:31 left within the third interval after the Philippines made a 6-0 run from consecutive baskets from Andwele Cabañero, Jeremiah Antolin, Jr., and Jhustin Hallare.
Indonesia nonetheless could not discover the reply within the last body because the Philippines finally accomplished a sweep of the event.
Hallare led the U16 squad with 13 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists, whereas Carl Gabriel de los Reyes had 11 factors, 13 boards, and 4 assists. Ethan Tan-Chi added 9 factors, whereas Evaraigne Cruz added seven factors.
Except for profitable the gold, the Philippines additionally secured its spot within the FIBA U16 Asia Cup which will probably be held in Mongolia this yr.
The Philippines will probably be joined by Indonesia and bronze medalist Malaysia within the Asian tourney.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information