Skip to content
Breaking
Jakarta stocks rise as political risks ease, BI leadership takes shapeTNB and Petronas launch RM10 billion green energy partnershipSaravanan admits to taking almost RM1.1 million in bribesKak Kay’s personality framework helps couples decode relationship conflictsNepal floods trap 55 Malaysians, including two senior rescue officersSaravanan charged with receiving RM1.097m bribe, foreign worker quota application approvedJakarta protests force road closures, leaving Malaysians strandedNepal police release names of 23 missing Malaysians after floodsMerdeka Weekend, Sorted: Party, Chill & Everything In BetweenViu Original 'Cela' hits No 1 on Viu charts in first weekWhat to expect on Bursa Malaysia this FridaySaravanan arrives at court, faces corruption chargesCarbon market framework to unlock RM560 million a year in climate financeU.S.-Canada trade talks collapse as Trump prepares 50% tariffs on autos and steelIran war at six months leaves Strait of Hormuz disrupted and U.S. facing strategic setbackMistrust threatens Bersatu-PH pact for Melaka pollsKennedy Center board’s Trump renaming rush questioned by US judgeUN condemns US labeling Palestine Action as extremist groupSyria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisorHKEX posts record first-half profit as mainland tech listings fuel growthJakarta stocks rise as political risks ease, BI leadership takes shapeTNB and Petronas launch RM10 billion green energy partnershipSaravanan admits to taking almost RM1.1 million in bribesKak Kay’s personality framework helps couples decode relationship conflictsNepal floods trap 55 Malaysians, including two senior rescue officersSaravanan charged with receiving RM1.097m bribe, foreign worker quota application approvedJakarta protests force road closures, leaving Malaysians strandedNepal police release names of 23 missing Malaysians after floodsMerdeka Weekend, Sorted: Party, Chill & Everything In BetweenViu Original 'Cela' hits No 1 on Viu charts in first weekWhat to expect on Bursa Malaysia this FridaySaravanan arrives at court, faces corruption chargesCarbon market framework to unlock RM560 million a year in climate financeU.S.-Canada trade talks collapse as Trump prepares 50% tariffs on autos and steelIran war at six months leaves Strait of Hormuz disrupted and U.S. facing strategic setbackMistrust threatens Bersatu-PH pact for Melaka pollsKennedy Center board’s Trump renaming rush questioned by US judgeUN condemns US labeling Palestine Action as extremist groupSyria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisorHKEX posts record first-half profit as mainland tech listings fuel growth
World

Gilas Pilipinas to face Jordan, powered by ex-NBA player Jalen Harris, in Window Four of World Cup Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas aims for redemption against Jordan with ex-NBA guard Jalen Harris leading the charge in Window Four of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Source: BusinessWorld Philippines · August 27, 2026 at 11:31 AM · AI-assisted report

Single-source
Gilas Pilipinas to face Jordan, powered by ex-NBA player Jalen Harris, in Window Four of World Cup Qualifiers
Image: bworldonline.com

KUALA LUMPUR, SM MOA ARENA, MANILA, 27 AUGUST 2026 —

Listen to this article

DomainFork Audio · read aloud

Share

Gilas Pilipinas aims for redemption against Jordan with ex-NBA guard Jalen Harris leading the charge in Window Four of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Market Impact

The Nationals, sitting fifth in Group E with a 2-4 record and eight points, must win all six remaining games to close a 12-point gap to leaders Australia and an 11-point deficit to second-place Iran and Jordan. Syria, on eight points, sits just two behind Gilas in the standings.

“There’s no room for two losses,” Gilas guard Dwight Ramos said. “We need to go undefeated in these last six games if we want a realistic shot at the World Cup.”

Justin Brownlee, the team’s top scorer, is sidelined for health reasons in both Friday’s 8:30 p.m. match at SM MOA Arena and Sunday’s game against Iran. Chris Newsome said the squad must compensate collectively.

“It’s not going to be one person filling JB’s absence,” Newsome said. “Everyone has to step up.”

Kai Sotto returns after missing the Asian Games due to injury, adding depth to a lineup facing Jordan, finalists in last year’s Asian Games. Coach Tim Cone highlighted the threat posed by Jalen Harris, a former NBA player averaging 27 points per game.

“Harris is their version of Justin Brownlee—he makes them very dangerous,” Cone said.

The coach also welcomed the home-court advantage in Manila for all Group E fixtures. “We need every bit of energy from the crowd to fuel our fight,” he said.

For Malaysian readers, the qualifiers have no direct market impact but reflect Southeast Asia’s busy sports calendar, which drives consumer and media spending across the region.

Related: Jalen Harris

Reporting based on BusinessWorld Philippines. Figures and claims are subject to revision as the story develops. DomainFork publishes editorial context, not investment advice — see our editorial standards.