President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. congratulated the Philippine national basketball team for its successful campaign in the 19th Asian Games.
I know every Filipino is proud to be called one today. Congratulations, Gilas Pilipinas, on this incredible feat!
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Jordan, 70-60, on Friday night to give the Philippines its first Asiad basketball gold in 61 years."I know every Filipino is proud to be called one today. Congratulations, Gilas Pilipinas, on this incredible feat!" said Marcos in his X post.It was the Philippines fourth gold medal in the Hangzhou edition of the Games.
“That’s actually five gold medals won all in all, counting Eumir’s silver,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.“It’s God’s will, prayers answered.” Then came the pair of gold medals from Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez who tripled the count.
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