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MANILA, Philippines – Perlas Pilipinas was promoted to Division 1 of the FIBA Asia women’s championships after turning back India, 82-76, on Friday in Wuhan, China. The Filipinas, who wrapped their Wuhan stint with five wins against one defeat, are now qualified to compete against the likes of China, Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei when they return in the ...

MANILA, Philippines – Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is sending a delegation to Tokyo, Japan as it makes a final push to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Philippine delegation, headed by SBP chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, and former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes, will make a final presentation to FIBA on August ...