Philippines women's national basketball team

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Philippines
Philippines women's national basketball team.png
FIBA ranking 40 Decrease2.svg 3 (February 15, 2024) [1]
Joined FIBA 1936
FIBA zone FIBA Asia
National federation SBP
Coach Patrick Aquino
Nickname(s)Gilas Pilipinas
Asia Cup
Appearances17

The Philippines women's national basketball team is managed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

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Compared to the men's national team, the women's national team receives less reception from local basketball enthusiasts. Locally based players has no national league to play in after college which has a few leagues such as the WNCAA, Filoil Premier Cup, and Fr. Martin's Cup. The women's national team has been playing at Level II at the FIBA Asia Championship for Women for the past few editions of the tournament. Again in contrast of their men counterpart who were often describe as powerhouses in the Southeast Asia region, the women's national team has been behind Thailand and Malaysia in the past few years. [2]

History

Early history

Filipino women in Dagupan playing basketball as depicted in a 1910 postcard. Women playing basketball in Dagupan 1910.jpg
Filipino women in Dagupan playing basketball as depicted in a 1910 postcard.

Women's basketball in the Philippines dates back as early as the 1910s. Basketball was first introduced to the Philippine public school system by the Americans as a women's sort in 1910 and was played in Interscholastic meets in 1911 until 1913. The sport used by Americans to promote good health and motherhood and citizenry grew in popularity among women. Women's basketball met opposition from conservative groups, particularly the Catholic Church who view bloomers worn by women basketball players as inappropriate. By the time skirts were allowed to be worn above bloomers as a compromise, women's basketball is already in the decline and is only played in provincial and local interscholastic meets. Indoor softball and as well as volleyball became the more preferred sport for Filipino women. [3]

SBP era (2007–present)

Perlas Pilipinas 1.0 (2007–2015)

On 2007, Discovery Suites, a hotel brand, became the main sponsor of the women's national team. [4] On 2008, Haydee Ong was appointed as head coach of the women's national team [5] replacing Matthew "Fritz" Gaston, who guided the team to a bronze medal finish at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand and a silver medal finish at the 2007 SEABA Championship for Women. [6] Under Ong, the team won the gold medal at the 2010 SEABA Championship for Women, the country's first medal at the said tournament. The team previously won silver during the 1995, 1997, and 2007 editions of the tournament.

The team pushed for the naturalization of 6'3" tall Chinese, Zheng Xiaojing, a move parallel to the naturalization of American-born Marcus Douthit for the men's national team. Zheng's naturalization process started with the filing of House Bill 02683 by Congressman Roberto Puno of Antipolo in August, about the same time as Douthit's. Head coach Ong lobbied the SBP and the Philippine Congress to hasten the naturalization process of Zheng so that she can join the national team for the 2011 editions of the FIBA Asia Championship and the Southeast Asian Games [7] While Douthit was eventually naturalized, Zheng's naturalization was in limbo. In August 2014, team manager, Cynthia Tiu said that the team will focus on developing homegrown players than resort to naturalizing players. Tiu said that Zheng was disappointed but also said that a re-filing of her petition for naturalization cannot be done since Zheng is already married. [8]

Perlas Pilipinas 2.0 (2015–2019)

The SBP appointed Patrick Aquino as the new head coach of the national team. His first task will be to guide the national team at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. has been made the new sponsor of the national team. [9] [10] SBP executive director Sonny Barrios pointed out the decision to make changes in the coaching staff of the women's team was made after discussions among members of the search and screening committee, which is composed of several basketball stakeholders. [11]

In a historic run, Perlas officially promoted in the Level 1 of the FIBA Asia Women's Championships that will held in 2017, after the win against India, 82–76. [12]

Gilas Pilipinas Women (2019–present)

In May 2019, the SBP announced that the Gilas Pilipinas name would be used across all its sporting programs for the men's, men's youth (men's under-19 and men's under-17), men's 3x3 and women's teams. [13] [14] Aquino assumed responsibility over the Gilas Pilipinas Women program.

Gilas Women attained their best finish at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in the 2023 edition. They avoided the relegation playoff for the very first time by at least one group stage game at the expense of Chinese Taipei – also their first group stage win since their promotion to the first division in 2015. [15] [16] They finished sixth overall in a tournament of eight teams. [17]

In August 2024, they would take part in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Rwanda, their first ever non-FIBA Asia competition. [18] [19]

Fixtures and results

2024 results
DateOpponentResultScoreVenueCompetition
6 JulyFlag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei White L60–73 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2024 William Jones Cup
7 JulyFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia W74–63 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2024 William Jones Cup
8 July Flag of Japan.svg Japan Universiade L83–85 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2024 William Jones Cup
9 JulyFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand W68–58 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2024 William Jones Cup
10 JulyFlag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei Blue L66–82 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2024 William Jones Cup
19 AugustFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil L74–77 Flag of Rwanda.svg BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament
20 AugustFlag of Hungary.svg  Hungary L60–97 Flag of Rwanda.svg BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament
22 AugustFlag of Senegal.svg  Senegal L62–87 Flag of Rwanda.svg BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament

Medal count

EventEditions1st editionTotalNotes
Gold medal icon.svg Silver medal icon.svg Bronze medal icon.svg Tot.
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 000000
Olympic Games 000000
FIBA Women's Asia Cup 16 1965 0000
Asian Games 2 1998 0000
SEABA Championship for Women 7 1995 2226
Southeast Asian Games 18 1981 27514

Competitions

World Cup

The Philippines' FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Record
YearPositionPldWL
Flag of Chile.svg 1953 did not participate
Flag of Brazil.svg 1957
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1959
Flag of Peru.svg 1964
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1967 did not qualify
Flag of Brazil.svg 1971 did not participate
Flag of Colombia.svg 1975
Flag of South Korea.svg 1979 did not qualify
Flag of Brazil.svg 1983
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1986 did not participate
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1990
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1994 did not qualify
Flag of Germany.svg 1998 did not participate
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2002
Flag of Brazil.svg 2006 Suspended
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2010 did not qualify
Flag of Turkey.svg 2014
Flag of Spain.svg 2018
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2022
Flag of Germany.svg 2026 to be determined
Total000

Olympic Games

The Philippines' Olympic Games Record
YearPositionPldWL
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1976 did not participate
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1980 Boycotted
Flag of the United States.svg 1984 did not qualify
Flag of South Korea.svg 1988 did not participate
Flag of Spain.svg 1992
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 did not qualify
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 did not participate
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 did not qualify
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 did not participate
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 did not qualify
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Flag of the United States.svg 2028 To be determined
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2032
Total000

Asia Cup

The Philippines' Asian Cup Record
YearDivision ADivision B
YearPositionPldWLPositionPldwl
Flag of South Korea.svg 1965 4th place826No Division B / Level II
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 1968 6th place725
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1970 did not participate
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 1972
Flag of South Korea.svg 1974
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg 1976 6th place615
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1978 8th place826
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg 1980 did not participate
Flag of Japan.svg 1982 8th place413
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1984 4th place844
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1986 did not participate
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg 1988
Flag of Singapore.svg 1990 did not participate
Flag of South Korea.svg 1992 No Division B / Level II
Flag of Japan.svg 1994 10th placeLevel II5th place523
Flag of Japan.svg 1995 9th place3rd place532
Flag of Thailand.svg 1997 did not participatedid not participate
Flag of Japan.svg 1999
Flag of Thailand.svg 2001
Flag of Japan.svg 2004 8th placeLevel II3rd place312
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2005 11th place6th place514
Flag of South Korea.svg 2007 did not participatedid not participate
Flag of India.svg 2009 10th placeLevel II4th place532
Flag of Japan.svg 2011 did not participatedid not participate
Flag of Thailand.svg 2013 10th placeLevel II4th place532
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2015 7th place1st place651
Flag of India.svg 2017 7th place615Division A
Flag of India.svg 2019 7th place413
Flag of Jordan.svg 2021 7th place413
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2023 6th place514
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2025 Qualified
Total601644341816

Asian Games

The Philippines' Asian Games Record
YearPositionPldWL
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1974 did not participate
Flag of Thailand.svg 1978
Flag of India.svg 1982
Flag of South Korea.svg 1986
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1990
Flag of Japan.svg 1994
Flag of Thailand.svg 1998 6th place303
Flag of South Korea.svg 2002 did not participate
Flag of Qatar.svg 2006 Suspended
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2010 did not participate
Flag of South Korea.svg 2014
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2018 [20]
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2022 5th place422
Flag of Japan.svg 2026 To be determined
Total725

SEABA Championship

The Philippines' Southeast Asian Championship Record
YearPositionPldWL
Flag of Thailand.svg 19952nd place
Flag of Thailand.svg 19972nd place
Flag of Malaysia.svg 19993rd place
Flag of Thailand.svg 20023rd place
Flag of Singapore.svg 2004did not participate
Flag of Thailand.svg 2007 2nd place651
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2010 1st place550
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2014 did not participate
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2016 1st place660
Total2 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze16–1 (incomplete)

Southeast Asian Games

The Philippines' Southeast Asian Games Record
YearPositionPldWL
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1977 did not enter
Flag of Indonesia.svg 1979did not enter
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg 1981 2nd place532
Flag of Singapore.svg 1983 2nd place431
Flag of Thailand.svg 1985 2nd place321
Flag of Indonesia.svg 19873rd place532
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1989 4th place413
Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg 1991 4th place633
Flag of Singapore.svg 19935th place404
Flag of Thailand.svg 1995 2nd place642
Flag of Indonesia.svg 1997 4th place523
Flag of Brunei.svg 1999 Not held
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2001 3rd place422
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2003 3rd place532
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2005 Suspended
Flag of Thailand.svg 2007 3rd place312
Flag of Laos.svg 2009 Not held
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2011 2nd place431
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2013 2nd place431
Flag of Singapore.svg 2015 4th place532
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2017 4th place642
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2019 1st place330
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2021 1st place541
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2023 2nd place651
Total2 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze875235

Other tournaments

The Philippines' Other tournaments Record
YearPositionPldWL
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2011 Discovery Women's Basketball Invitational 1st440
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2013 Discovery Women's Basketball Invitational 1st440
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2015 Discovery Women's Basketball Invitational 1st440
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2019 William Jones Cup 6th place [21] 505
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2023 William Jones Cup 5th place514
Flag of the Republic of China.svg 2024 William Jones Cup 4th place523

Team

Current roster

Philippines roster at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament – Rwanda. [22] [23]

Philippines women's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
G 0 Khate Castillo 27 – (1996-10-05)October 5, 19961.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
G 2 Naomi Panganiban 18 – (2006-06-05)June 5, 20061.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Diego State Aztecs Flag of the United States.svg
F 3 Afril Bernardino 28 – (1996-04-03)April 3, 19961.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
G 4 Camille Nolasco 19 – (2005-02-26)February 26, 20051.60 m (5 ft 3 in) UP Lady Maroons Flag of the Philippines.svg
G 5 Ella Fajardo 21 – (2003-03-15)March 15, 20031.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
G 7 Janine Pontejos 31 – (1992-10-29)October 29, 19921.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
G 9 Louna Ozar 20 – (2004-05-09)May 9, 20041.72 m (5 ft 8 in) UP Lady Maroons Flag of the Philippines.svg
C 10 Jack Animam 25 – (1998-11-27)November 27, 19981.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Ringwood Hawks Flag of Australia (converted).svg
G 11 Stefanie Berberabe 24 – (2000-07-13)July 13, 20001.60 m (5 ft 3 in) NU Bulldogs Flag of the Philippines.svg
C 19 Kacey Dela Rosa 20 – (2004-03-01)March 1, 20041.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Ateneo Blue Eagles Flag of the Philippines.svg
G 24 Kristan Yumul 19 – (2005-06-24)June 24, 20051.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Westmont Warriors Flag of the United States.svg
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Jose Ramon Garcia
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Julie Amos
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age describes age
    on 26 June 2023

Past rosters

Coaches

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