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Gilas Women bulking up
Gilas Pilipinas Women are preparing for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20, aiming to finish within the top six to qualify for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers.
The team is working on securing clearances for key players Afril Bernardino, Andrea Tongco, Janine Pontejos, and Chack Cabinbin, who are currently with the Philippine Navy and Army.
Veteran big Jack Animam is set to join the team later this week, completing the roster that has been practicing daily in the Philippines.
Coach Pat Aquino acknowledges the tough competition in Group B, which includes World No. 2 Australia, traditional powerhouse Japan, and Lebanon, a team the Philippines has not defeated since 2009.
The team aims to improve on their 2023 performance, where they finished eighth, and build momentum against formidable opponents.
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