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Gilas Pilipinas Women against Malaysia in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Photo courtesy of POC Media Pool.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765597809404PHOTO-2025-12-13-11-07-01.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Gilas Pilipinas Women against Malaysia in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Photo courtesy of POC Media Pool.</div>(UPDATED) The Gilas Pilipinas Women&#x27;s team scored a triumphant debut in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.The Nationals are off to a winning start as they moved past Malaysia, 76-67, during their Saturday morning faceoff at the Nibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.The Philippines found their groove in the final period, outscoring Malaysia in that span, 20-7, to mark the win.Two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Kacey dela Rosa put up a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double, while Louna Ozar had 13 points.Sofia Dignadice, the daughter of former PBA stalwart Yves, shone in her SEA Games debut with 11 points, including a clutch jumper that made it 71-67 for the Philippines with 1:35 left to play.&quot;They played their hearts out. They never gave up and I&#x27;m just so happy for them,&quot; Aquino said. &quot;Let&#x27;s just say, unang game, first game jitters. Malaysia played well. I like to commend them for that.&quot;Our players played hard. They didn&#x27;t want to give up and hopefully we&#x27;ll do the same thing over and over again,&quot; he added.The Gilas women trailed 40-36 at the break and were down by eight points, 66-58, with under seven minutes left to play.They dominated from there, uncorking an 18-1 run that stunned their Malaysia foes.The Gilas Women will be back in action on Sunday against Singapore.

#2025SEAGames || The Gilas Pilipinas Women’s team scored a triumphant debut in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.

#2025SEAGames || The Gilas Pilipinas Women’s team scored a triumphant debut in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.

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Gilas Women rally past Malaysia for triumphant 2025 SEAG debut

Rom Anzures,

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Published Dec 13, 2025 12:16 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 13, 2025 05:22 PM PHT

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