Pinoy fans to Gilas: 'Sa tamang panahon'
MANILA, Philippines - Gilas Pilipinas may have lost to China at the finals of FIBA Asia Championship, but that did not stop the fans from showing that Filipinos will always have an undefeated heart.
READ: China returns to FIBA Asia throne at Gilas' expense
Proving that a game defeat cannot stop the indomitable Filipino spirit, the fans quoted noontime show Eat Bulaga's Lola Nidora - "Sa tamang panahon" - placing #GilasTamangPanahon as the top trending topic in the microblogging site Twitter.
Despite falling short for the gold, fans have expressed their appreciation for the effort that the team has exerted.
I'm PROUD with Gilas 3.0's run in the FIBA ASIA tourney. Back to back silver medal finish! Darating din ang #GilasTamangPanahon
— mannelski (@MannelHernandez) October 3, 2015
REAL CHAMPIONS? GILAS PILIPINAS! NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT! GREAT TEAM PLAY! #GilasTamangPanahon
— Kath Casihan (@sooinlovekath) October 3, 2015
Thank you Gilas! You played well despite the fact na isang cooking show ang naganap. The whole country is proud of you! #GilasTamangPanahon
— ash !! (@ashxx_ifnt) October 3, 2015
That was a great effort GILAS! #GilasTamangpanahon
— Johnczell Policarpio (@Jcplcrpio) October 3, 2015
I wanna hug all the Gilas team members and tell them that all of 'em did great and we're all proud of them #GilasTamangPanahon
— IronKyoong (@windelight30) October 3, 2015
Thank you for making history Gilas! You'll be forever respected. #GilasTamangPanahon
— Bembey. (@zschurtz) October 3, 2015
Meanwhile, some fans could not help but comment about the "bad calls" and "non-calls" by the referees.
Clean silver medal is so much better than a tainted gold. #GilasTamangPanahon
— Mx Qarla Diokno (@qarladiokno) October 3, 2015
"CHEATING WILL NEVER BE A FORM OF WINNING" #FIBAAsiaCookingShow2015 #GilasTamangPanahon
— Jehna (@zaynissle1d) October 3, 2015
BEST CHEFS EVER!!! BEST COOKING SHOW EVER!! #GilasTamangPanahon pic.twitter.com/YTAEUp7Ecq
— JEAN (@TatianaMaglaoy) October 3, 2015
China defeated Gilas, 78-67, grabbing a spot in the Rio Olympics next year.
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