What was only an afterthought in the last two stagings of the Southeast Asian Games finally became the reality for the Gilas Pilipinas Women national team after beating Thailand decisively, 91-71 on Tuesday night inside the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila to annex their first ever gold medal in the women’s basketball event of the regional meet.

Jack Danielle Animam and Chack Cabinbin joined forces in a telling third quarter run that would push the Philippines on top by a considerable margin for good.

The Gilas Pilipinas Women national team survived defending SEA Games women’s basketball champions Malaysia for a thrilling 81-75 win on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila to stay undefeated in the 30th edition of the regional meet.

Former UAAP MVP Afril Bernardino left everything on the floor, finishing with an impressive all-around game of 18 points, 19 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.

The Gilas Pilipinas Women national team used a strong second half to repulse Indonesia, 63-56 and kick off their gold medal bid in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Philippines 2019 on a good note on Thursday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

The Filipinas closed the game outscoring Indonesia, 18-11 in a crucial stretch that changed the complexion of the game.