00:00 We have an update on the Philippines.
00:02 The Philippines lost the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the third consecutive time.
00:11 But we still have hope to enter the Olympic Games.
00:16 Let's find out how in the words of Rafael Bandayrel of PDB Sports.
00:27 The Philippines' hands were completely wet with hope of making it to the next round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
00:36 That was after they lost their third consecutive defeat against Italy.
00:41 The Philippines couldn't stop the three from falling apart.
00:46 The Italians lost 17 three-pointers to finally get a chance to beat the Philippines.
00:53 In the end, the final score was 90-83.
00:58 Although the Philippines' opponent was a bit mean,
01:00 for Jordan Clarkson, it was a good thing that they noticed the two remaining players in the classification round.
01:07 They will face off against their rival China and one in South Sudan or Puerto Rico.
01:13 Their coaching is good as well.
01:14 I know Luodeng and how he's put that program together over there.
01:20 They got a young player, Wayne Gabriel is over there as well.
01:25 He's athletic, runs the floor well.
01:29 And then China as well.
01:31 Very familiar with that team.
01:33 Kyle Anderson joined them as well.
01:35 They're a big guy.
01:39 Two really good teams.
01:40 We gotta come out here, put it together, and compete and win.
01:45 Although the 0-3 score in the group phase was a huge blow,
01:50 National Team Head Coach Chot Reyes is still proud of the performance of his players.
01:55 What a way to fight, coming off those two painful losses,
01:59 and to still show up tonight and give it their all against a top 10 team in the world.
02:07 Couldn't ask for more.
02:08 It just came up short, but we continue to fight.
02:15 If the clash between their rivals in the classification games will not happen,
02:19 their dream of making it to the Olympics will still be alive.
02:22 The national competition will be held at 8 PM tomorrow in Smart Araneta Coliseum.
02:28 Rafael Bandayrel of PTV Sports for the country.
