Rappler's latest stories on Asian Qualifiers FIBA World Cup 2019
Gilas absorbs heartbreaker against Haddadi-less Iran
The Philippines slips to 4th place with a 5-5 record in Group F of the World Cup qualifiers
No Haddadi, Bahrami for Iran in clash vs Gilas
The Filipinos may have just gained a perfect opportunity to get back on the winning track as Iran plays minus its top two stars
Arwind Santos puts premium on defense in Gilas return
Donning the national colors for the first time since 2009, the 37-year-old vows to apply everything he learned on the defensive end against Iran
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Iran - 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas can't afford another defeat against Iran after a surprising home loss to Kazakhstan
Standhardinger, Castro return to Gilas lineup vs Iran
Four players from the Philippines' shock home loss to Kazakhstan are dropped
Kazakh coach follows through in Gilas upset
Promising a 'different game' after Kazakhstan absorbed a 37-point thrashing from the Philippines in the Asian Games, Renatas Kurilionokas keeps his word
Guiao 'not giving up' on Gilas' World Cup chances
The Philippines' hunt for a World Cup berth just got tougher after a shocking home loss to Kazakhstan
After Kazakh loss, Gilas can't carry negativity to crucial Iran game
The Philippines can't afford another defeat after falling to a share of 3rd place with Japan in Group F of the World Cup qualifiers
Gilas fails to defend homecourt vs Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifiers
The Philippines falls to a share of 3rd place with Japan in Group F behind a 5-4 record

Scottie Thompson hopes Ginebra's Never Say Die spirit rubs off on Gilas
Four Gin Kings players will see action for the national team when it kicks off the fifth window of the World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan
Slaughter: Playing with Fajardo in Gilas a 'dream come true'
Considered fierce rivals from the collegiate scene to the PBA, the two towering centers will play together for the Philippines for the first time
Guiao: Gilas needs to go beyond size upgrade
Gilas Pilipinas may have more big men at its disposal, but national coach Yeng Guiao says the team needs to raise its level of play
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Kazakhstan - 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Team Pilipinas aims to bolster its chances for a World Cup berth against a Kazakhstan team it crushed in the Asian Games
Fajardo, Slaughter star in Gilas lineup vs Kazakhstan
A towering Gilas Pilipinas squad will see action against Kazakhstan at the start of the fifth window of the World Cup qualifiers