MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas remained at no. 34 in the latest FIBA World ranking for men, almost a week after the national team concluded its second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.

The Philippines nipped New Zealand, 93-89, before blasting Hong Kong to smithereens, 93-54 to stay unbeaten in Group B with its 4-0 record.

Gilas scored victories over Taiwan and Hong Kong in the opening window last February.

More importantly, Gilas secured a ticket to the FIBA Asia Cup slated next August in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

In Asia, the Philippines stays at seventh spot in the rankings behind Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Lebanon, and China.

Qatar was the only national squad that made a significant move after jumping nine places up at no. 92.

The United States stays at no. 1 in the rankings, followed by Serbia, Germany, France, and Canada.

Gilas will regroup early next year and will compete in the third window with a pair of away games against Taiwan on February 20, followed by New Zealand on February 23.

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