The Philippine National Team, also known as the Gilas Pilipinas, represents the Philippines in international basketball competitions. It is governed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and competes in various tournaments, including the FIBA World Cup and the ASEAN Basketball Championship. The team aims to promote basketball in the country and showcase Filipino talent on the global stage. The team has a rich history, with notable achievements such as winning the FIBA Asia Championship in 1973. Players from the team often come from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and other local leagues, contributing to the development of basketball in the Philippines.