Manila Bulletin
Pat Aquino has high hopes for Gilas Women program
The Gilas women's basketball program is gearing up for its next challenges after a successful FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division B championship.
The senior Gilas women's team will compete in the Jones Cup in Taiwan from July 13 to 21.
Following the Jones Cup, the senior team will participate in the FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers in Rwanda from August 19 to 25.
Program director Pat Aquino expressed confidence in the future of women's basketball in the Philippines, emphasizing the need to continue developing the U16 and U18 programs.
Aquino also highlighted the goal of reclaiming the gold medal in the upcoming 2025 SEA Games.
The U18 team's victory secured their promotion to Division A for the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup, mirroring the success of the senior and U16 Gilas women's teams.
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