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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday gave a rousing salute to the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team for its flawless 6\u20130 sweep and gold medal finish at the Under-16 SEABA Qualifiers, which he said is clear proof of young Filipinos\u2019 unmatched talent and drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a post on X after the team victory, President Marcos congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team, led by veteran LA Tenorio as Gilas Youth head coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIsang malaking saludo sa Gilas Pilipinas Youth!,\u201d the President posted with an icon of a ball and a Philippine flag.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cCongratulations on your dominant 6\u20130 run and the gold medal at the U-16 SEABA Qualifiers. Isang malinaw na patunay na ang galing at determinasyon ng kabataang Pilipino ay walang kapantay,\u201d President Marcos added.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The President vowed the government\u2019s full support for the team for their next competitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cSuportado namin kayo sa inyong susunod na laban sa FIBA Asia Cup!\u201d President Marcos added, with icons of hands clapping and a trophy.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Philippines, along with Indonesia and Malaysia, will represent Southeast Asia in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia this July.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Philippines\u2019 youth national basketball team went unbeaten in all six games, capped by a commanding 70-40 win against Indonesia at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando City, Pampanga, on Friday night to clinch the championship.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. 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