The growing depth of Gilas Pilipinas Boys was on full display once again as every player contributed on the scoreboard in a commanding 60-point victory, 110-50, over Singapore on Thursday in the 2026 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Krabi, Thailand.
While the Philippines has showcased its offensive firepower throughout the tournament, its latest victory highlighted something equally important: a roster capable of producing from every position and every unit on the floor.
The convincing win improved Gilas to 2-0 in Pool A and officially punched its ticket to the crossover semifinals alongside host Thailand, which later defeated Vietnam, 81-55.
Unlike many youth teams that rely heavily on a handful of scorers, Gilas continued to spread the workload.
Head coach Juno Sauler saw all 12 players register points as the Filipinos overwhelmed Singapore from start to finish.
The contest was effectively decided early. Gilas stormed to a 28-11 advantage in the opening quarter and steadily widened the gap behind relentless defense and efficient scoring.
The defining sequence came after halftime when the Filipinos delivered perhaps their most complete stretch of the tournament.
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Gilas erupted for 33 points in the third quarter while holding Singapore scoreless, turning an already comfortable lead into a runaway victory.
FEU-Diliman standout Prince Cariño led the charge with 21 points on an efficient 7-of-9 shooting performance. Joaquin Tovera continued his strong run in the qualifiers with 16 points, while Patrick Pasinos and Ethan Aguas added 13 and 11, respectively.
Kyle Sardon chipped in 11 markers, while Ziv Espinas contributed 10 as Gilas once again showcased its depth.
The victory followed another one-sided result in the Philippines’ tournament opener, a 121-28 demolition of Vietnam, further underlining the team’s dominance in the regional competition.
Singapore, which fell to 0-2, struggled to keep pace against the relentless Filipino attack. Shabbir Shajan was the lone bright spot for the Singaporeans with 14 points.
Through two games, Gilas has outscored its opponents by a staggering 231-78 margin, reinforcing its status as one of the favorites to secure a berth in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup.
The Filipinos now turn their attention to their biggest test of the qualifiers as they face host Thailand on Friday at 7 p.m., with an unbeaten Pool A campaign on the line.
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