# Gilas Pilipinas international competition preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gilas-pilipinas-international-competition-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-14T17:24:30.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Philippines is preparing for multiple international basketball commitments. In July 2026, FIBA confirmed that Manila’s Mall of Asia Arena will host the August 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying window for Group E, featuring teams including Australia, the Philippines, Jordan, Syria, Iran, and New Zealand. Head coach Tim Cone described the upcoming window as a “do-or-die” stretch for the Gilas Pilipinas World Cup bid, noting player availability concerns regarding Kai Sotto and Quentin Millora-Brown. By mid-August 2026, Coach Cone announced that Gilas Pilipinas will field two distinct squads to manage upcoming competitions. One squad will focus on the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers under Cone’s management, while a separate squad will compete in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Asian Games roster, overseen by a coaching group including Richard del Rosario, Jong Uichico, and Justin Brownlee, will consist primarily of PBA players due to the ineligibility of players based in Japan and Korea. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Gilas Pilipinas to field two separate squads for FIBA and Asian Games Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone will field two separate teams for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the Asian Games, utilizing an all-PBA contingent for the latter. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilas-pilipinas-to-field-two-separate-squads-for-fiba-and-asian-games ### 2026-07-29: Manila to host August 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying window for Boomers and Gilas Manila will host the August 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers window, where Australia’s Boomers and the Philippines’ Gilas face crucial games; Gilas coach Tim Cone warns the stretch is a ‘do‑or‑die’ amid key 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manila-to-host-august-2027-fiba-world-cup-qualifying-window-for-boomers-and-gilas --- Cite as: Gilas Pilipinas international competition preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gilas-pilipinas-international-competition-preparations