GILAS PILIPINAS WOMEN RECLAIM SEA GAMES BASKETBALL GOLD

Bangkok, Thailand — December 19, 2025 — Gilas Pilipinas Women rose back to the top of Southeast Asian basketball, clinching the gold medal in the Women’s Basketball event of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games after edging host nation Thailand, 73–70, in a dramatic final on Friday night.

The Filipinas sealed the victory with a strong late-game stand, denying Thailand a home-court redemption and ending a one-edition gold medal drought. The tightly contested matchup went down to the final minutes, with Gilas showing poise under pressure to close out the hosts in front of a packed Bangkok crowd.

The triumph marks a return to regional supremacy for the Philippine women’s squad, reaffirming their status as a powerhouse in Southeast Asian basketball after settling for silver in the previous SEA Games edition. The win also reflects the program’s steady rise, built on disciplined defense, balanced scoring, and increased international exposure for its core players.

— via TPNC Global Newsdesk