Gilas Pilipinas Youth has finalized its 12-man roster for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Krabi, Thailand.
Chog Moral and Prince Cariño will spearhead the national team’s bid for a continental tournament berth.
Head coach Juno Sauler named his final lineup ahead of the June 10-14 competition, which serves as the qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup set for August in India.
Moral headlines the squad after gaining national attention through his breakout performances in last year’s Palarong Pambansa.
The Pampanga-native guard has since become one of the country’s most recognizable youth basketball players and is expected to play a major role in the Philippines’ backcourt.
Joining him is Cariño, who has established himself as one of the top young big men in the country through his performances with Far Eastern University-Diliman.
His presence in the paint and experience in high-level school competitions are expected to provide stability for the youthful national team.
Also making the final roster are Ethan Aguas, Andrew Chio, Ziv Espinas, Patrick Pasinos, Hans Patagoc, Louis Razon, Kyle Sardon, Joaquin Tovera, Bruce Tubongbanua, and Cagurungan, completing the 12-man squad that will represent the country in the regional qualifiers.
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𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝟭𝟴 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟮
Aguas, Ethan
Caburungan, JB
Cariño, Prince
Chio, Andrew
Espinas, Ziv
Moral, Chog
Pasinos, Patrick
Patagoc, Hans
Razon, Louis
Sardon, Kyle
Tovera, Joaquin
Tubongbanua, Bruce— GILAS BAR ʚଓ (@gilasbar) June 9, 2026
The Philippines has been drawn into Group A alongside host Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Gilas Youth opens its campaign against Vietnam on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. before facing Singapore on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The Filipinos will then close out the group stage against Thailand on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
A strong showing in the tournament is crucial as the Philippines seeks qualification to the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, where the region’s top youth teams will compete later this year.
Beyond the competition, the national team will also carry an emotional motivation into the tournament after dedicating its campaign to the late Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili of Ateneo de Manila University, who recently passed away following a drowning incident in Aurora.
“At this moment, our hearts are incredibly heavy. We are mourning the sudden, tragic loss of our brothers, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Several of our boys shared the court and built strong bonds with them,” the team said in a post on social media.
“This campaign is no longer just about the gold—it is about honoring our country and honoring their legacy.”
With a mix of rising stars, established youth standouts, and added motivation off the court, Gilas Youth hopes to translate its talent into results as it begins its quest for a spot in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup.
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