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Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after beating Indonesia in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup, May 28, 2025 at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of the SBP.

Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after beating Indonesia in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup, May 28, 2025 at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748489526383501324524_18330555304163560_8791605212473317717_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after beating Indonesia in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup, May 28, 2025 at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of the SBP."/>Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after beating Indonesia in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup, May 28, 2025 at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of the SBP.</div>MANILA -- The Philippines felt true pressure for the first time in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup on Wednesday night, but showed their poise to turn back a game Indonesia squad at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex.Gilas Pilipinas U-16 held on for a 77-68 win to stay perfect in the competition with a 4-0 win-loss record.Five players finished in double-digits for the Gilas side, led by Prince Carino with 15 points. Gabriel De Los Reyes contributed a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double.&quot;We didn&#x27;t come here to blow out opponents,&quot; said Gilas Youth coach LA Tenorio. &quot;We came here to win, so we&#x27;re taking this. It&#x27;s good that this was a close game. Baka akala nang mga players, laging ganon ang mangyayari.&quot;After winning their first three games in overwhelming fashion, the Gilas boys found themselves in a nip-and-tuck affair this time around as Indonesia kept it close, 32-28, at the half.A 25-19 third quarter gave the Philippines some breathing room, but Indonesia showed no quit and got within four points, 65-61, with still 4:36 to play in the game.A huge three-pointer by Evaraigne Cruz followed by a De Los Reyes jumper helped Gilas stay in control, 70-61, and they held strong from there to deny Indonesia a huge upset.Benjamin Hernusi torched the Philippines for 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting.The Gilas Boys also struggled from the field, making just 39% of their shots including only four of 21 three-point attempts. Nonetheless, their record remains spotless heading into the final group round game against Malaysia on Thursday night.In other games, Thailand crushed Vietnam 63-46 to snap consecutive setbacks, while Malaysia kept Singapore winless, 78-55.The 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup serves as a qualifier for the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship in July.

The Philippines felt true pressure for the first time in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup on Wednesday night, but showed their poise to turn back a game Indonesia squad at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex.

The Philippines felt true pressure for the first time in the 2025 SEABA Under-16 Cup on Wednesday night, but showed their poise to turn back a game Indonesia squad at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex.

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Gilas Boys pass Indonesia test to stay perfect in SEABA tilt

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Published May 29, 2025 11:32 AM PHT

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Updated May 30, 2025 11:34 AM PHT

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