Rappler's latest stories on Manila OQT
Batum: FIBA OQT win is little step to bigger Rio Olympics
France joins Serbia and Croatia as the last 3 teams to qualify for Olympic basketball next month
Parker refused to end int'l career without one last Olympic run
Tony Parker says he couldn t be happy with anything less than a final stint in the Olympics
IN PHOTOS: France defeats Canada to earn Olympic berth
France goes 4 0 at the Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Rio
Thompson hungry for FIBA OQT success after winning NBA title
Tristan Thompson wants to top off his NBA title winning year by helping Canada earn a spot in the 2016 Olympics
Short-handed New Zealand proud of valiant stand vs Canada
Though losing the chance to qualify for the Olympics New Zealand is walking away from the FIBA OQT with much to be proud of
Romeo to Gilas doubters: Just be proud of our sacrifices
Terrence Romeo has a message to skeptics of Gilas Pilipinas
At lowest point, Gilas finds comfort among Filipinos
Even after a huge disappointment Gilas Pilipinas finds they can always come home to Filipinos and they won’t ever be abandoned
Jayson Castro announces retirement from Gilas Pilipinas
Ako si Jayson Castro William taga Guagua Pampanga lumaban para sa bayan Castro posts on Instagram
Veteran De Ocampo retires from Gilas Pilipinas
Ranidel De Ocampo announces his retirement from the Philippine national team after Gilas exit from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Mixed emotions for New Zealand coach after beating mentor Tab Baldwin
Paul Henare spent 10 years playing for Tab Baldwin On Wednesday the student defeated the mentor at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Jayson Castro may retire from Gilas after FIBA OQT disappointment
The star point guard is contemplating retirement from the national team after the Philippines crashed out of the Olympic qualifiers in the group stage
Senegal grateful for PH fan support against Canada
Filipino fans back Senegal during their clash with Canada at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of the FIBA OQT with a loss to the Tall Blacks at Mall of Asia Arena
WATCH: New Zealand performs Haka dance before Gilas showdown
The Philippine team remains stoic locking shoulders as the Tall Blacks perform their traditional battle cry
IN PHOTOS: In France setback, Gilas' 6th man still proves memorable
Fans push their lungs and vocal cords to the limit and proudly display their Gilas fandom through banners and face paint
Poor shooting, injury blow doom Turkey against Canada
It was a poor offensive night for the 8th ranked Turkey at the FIBA OQT
Breaking down France’s win over the Philippines: what went wrong for Gilas?
In the end France’s talent class and experience was too much
Turnovers, strong French guards cost Gilas victory in FIBA OQT opener
Gilas Pilipinas committed 18 turnovers which led to 21 points from France in their loss to the 5th ranked team in the world
Baldwin explains benching Aguilar against France
Japeth Aguilar was the only Gilas player not fielded during their loss to France in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
WATCH: Gilas Pilipinas vs France highlights
Gilas Pilipinas made it interesting against one of the best teams in the world Relive some of the most exciting moments from Philippines vs France at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
IN PHOTOS: Gilas Pilipinas starts strong, falls late to France
Terrence Romeo Andray Blatche and Gilas Pilipinas go to battle with Tony Parker Boris Diaw and France at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila
WATCH: Fearless Jayson Castro slashes for and-1 play
The Blur shows no fear as he drives to the rim for two points and the foul against France s Thomas Heurtel
IN PHOTOS: Canada holds off Turkey in Manila OQT opener
Canada opens up their bid to join the 2016 Olympic basketball tournament with a competitive win over Turkey
Manila OQT: Breaking down the Philippines versus France
What would a win against France mean for Gilas on the opening day of the Olympic Qualifiers?
Canada’s Jay Triano: A Manila ‘homecoming'
Triano who is coaching Canada at the Olympic qualifier in Manila also played for Canada in the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila
Gilas Pilipinas: Bobby Ray Parks Jr
Get to know Ray Parks of the Gilas Pilipinas men s national basketball team
Gilas Pilipinas: Ryan Reyes
Get to know Ryan Reyes of the Gilas Pilipinas men s national basketball team
Gilas Pilipinas: Troy Rosario
Get to know Troy Rosario of the Gilas Pilipinas national men s basketball team
1st executive order, Duterte-Robredo meet, Gilas Pilipinas | 6PM wRap
Watch the 6PM wRap with Maria Ressa
France hopes to keep Gilas fans from taking over game
The Philippines will have the sixth man benefit when Gilas faces France on Tuesday
Gilas ‘serious, focused’ as showdown with France nears
Gilas Pilipinas zeroes in on studying game plan and practicing executions ahead of their FIBA OQT Manila clash with France
Tony Parker Sr a proud dad as son's int'l career winds down
As Tony Parker seeks one final Olympic run his father reflects on what his son has meant to basketball and French sports
‘Spy’ caught filming FIBA team’s practice session in Manila
One national team discovers an unwanted guest at a closed practice session ahead of the FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Manila
France, Parker wary of Gilas’ outside shooting
Tony Parker calls the Philippines fast and talented ahead of their showdown at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila
France’s Nicolas Batum to miss game vs Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas won t have to deal with Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum as he sits out the first two games due to contract concerns
Your guide to the FIBA OQT in Manila
The tournament will see a total of 6 nations vie for the lone ticket to the Rio Olympics basketball tilt this August
Turkish team arrives in Manila for FIBA OQT
Turkey is grouped with Canada and Senegal
France names final 12 for FIBA OQT
Included in the 12 are forward Nicolas Batum power forward center Boris Diaw Joffrey Lauvergne and Tony Parker among others
Tony Parker plays last game for France on home soil
Parker plays his final international game before the French home crowd in a 17 point victory against Japan
Road to Manila: France at the FIBA OQT
France s road to the Rio Olympics must go through Manila in battles against the Philippines as well as New Zealand
WATCH: If given the chance, Marc Pingris would like to visit outer space
Marc Pingris displays his light cheerful personality as he answers questions about his interests
Road to Manila: New Zealand announces FIBA OQT roster
Cut from the team are forward Finn Delany and shooting guard Ethan Rusbatch
WATCH: If June Mar Fajardo was not a baller, what would he be?
June Mar Fajardo of Gilas Pilipinas takes time to talk about his go to vacation spot and what he would be doing if he wasn t dominating on the court
Strict but fatherly: Gilas players on Baldwin’s mentorship
What is it like to be coached by Tab Baldwin?
WATCH: Terrence Romeo shares his superpower wish, closest Gilas players
Find out Terrence Romeo s favorite food whether he d like to see outer space and more
Vincent Collet on France’s OQT chances: The path will be complex
With 4 NBA and national team stalwarts unavailable Collet will bank on Euroleague MVP Nando De Colo Parker Boris Diaw Florent Pietrus and Leo Westermann
Looking at Senegal in the FIBA OQT
There are only 8 holdovers from the team that finished fourth in AfroBasket 2015 a testament to how serious Senegal is about reclaiming lost glory
Nicolas Batum a last minute addition to France for FIBA OQT?
The 6 foot 8 forward was named France’s Best Player during the FIBA World Cup in Spain in 2014
Canadian team depleted for OQT
Canada team manager Steve Nash and head coach Jay Triano are struggling to put together a competitive team
