Chog Moral, JB Cagurungan lead Gilas Youth in FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers; team honors Baterbonia, Adili

Young standouts Chog Moral and JB Cagurungan banner the Gilas Pilipinas Youth Men’s roster for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, which will be held from June 10 to 14 in Krabi, Thailand.

Aside from Moral and Cagurungan, the 12-man lineup includes Ethan Aguas, Prince Cariño, Andrew Chio, Ziv Espinas, Patrick Pasinos, Hans Patagoc, Louis Razon, Kyle Sardon, Joaquin Tovera, and Bruce Tubongbanua.

The Gilas Pilipinas Youth Men’s team also said its upcoming campaign is dedicated to the late Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili of Ateneo de Manila University who died from a drowning incident in Aurora.

“At this moment, our hearts are incredibly heavy. We are mourning the sudden, tragic loss of our brothers, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Several of our boys shared the court and built strong bonds with them,” the team said in a post on social media.

“This campaign is no longer just about the gold—it is about honoring our country and honoring their legacy.”

The Philippines will open its campaign against Vietnam on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., followed by matches against Singapore on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Thailand on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

—JKC, GMA News