Gilas women claim silver for best finish in Fiba 3x3 Asia Cup

The Gilas Pilipinas women's 3x3 basketball team achieved a historic silver medal at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 in Singapore, marking their first-ever podium finish in the tournament. The team, composed of Kacey Dela Rosa, Cheska Apag, Afril Bernardino, and Mikka Cacho, fell to defending champions Australia 18-9 in the finals on April 5, 2026. This silver medal performance surpassed their previous best finish of fourth place in 2025 when they lost to China in the bronze medal game.

The team's journey to the finals included a stunning semifinal upset against powerhouse Japan, winning 21-19, after defeating Mongolia 15-12 in the quarterfinals. In pool play, the Philippines had lost to Australia 21-10 but secured their quarterfinal spot with a 19-10 victory over Tonga. The tournament began with the Philippines entering the main draw after qualifiers, with promising talent Kacey Dela Rosa serving as a key player throughout the competition.

Australia claimed their fourth consecutive gold medal in the tournament, with standout performances from Kristy Wallace and Amy Atwell. The Philippines' silver medal represents a significant milestone for the women's 3x3 program, improving from previous placements of 6th in 2024 and 7th in 2023. This achievement comes as the men's Gilas 3x3 team exited in the quarterfinals, losing 15-18 to South Korea.

The historic silver medal demonstrates the growth of Philippine women's 3x3 basketball on the Asian stage, with the team overcoming traditional powerhouses like Japan and Mongolia to reach the championship game. The performance builds on the program's steady improvement in recent years and establishes the Philippines as a rising force in Asian 3x3 basketball.