THE statement of President Duterte about Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba Basketball World Cup drew mixed reactions from netizens.
Duterte on Tuesday came out with controversial comments about Gilas Pilipinas, saying the team doesn’t stand a chance against Italy, but sees a possible victory over Angola in the Fiba Basketball World Cup.
“Problema kalaban natin Italy. Wala. Walang laban. China na lang tayo pumusta,” Duterte said.
“We will lose dito. Italy, ang lalaki ng mga g*g*ng ‘yan. Ang sunod natin, Angola, eto puwedeng ilibing buhay,” Duterte said.
Duterte though hinted he will be watching the games which will be held in China.
The reception was mixed, with others saying Duterte was merely motivating the team.
It served as a fuel for Gilas Pilipinas to play a lot more better, I think the President just wanted to motivate them. ????????????#PilipinasGotGame https://t.co/y9oooRFGAx
— W A R R E N (@JenzWarren) August 6, 2019
I think our Pres. Duterte wants to challenge Gilas Pilipinas to do more in #fibawc #PilipinasGotGame???????? https://t.co/iIftCIhIiO
— Liezl Goto (@zhelley_16) August 6, 2019
Others say Duterte was just being honest.
I support Duterte but I disagree with a lot of stuff he's doing and the way he talks. Isa na yang comment niya sa FIBA World. Actually mas maganda ang performance ng Gilas sa world stage kaysa sa China
— Noms (@normzjimenea) August 6, 2019
I support Duterte but I disagree with a lot of stuff he's doing and the way he talks. Isa na yang comment niya sa FIBA World. Actually mas maganda ang performance ng Gilas sa world stage kaysa sa China
— Noms (@normzjimenea) August 6, 2019
A few also disagreed.
Kay aga aga panira ka ng umaga President Duterte, Imagine! minaliit na niya Gilas Pilipinas pinromote niya pa yung China. likeee
— ???? (@PrlRcs) August 6, 2019
*walang laban Gilas Pilipinas sa Italy, ang tatangkad ng Italy eh. pumusta na lang kayo sa China.
The comment of Duterte about Gilas losing to Italy is shameless. Proof that he cannot be a father of this nation.
— Pardz (@Pardz10745171) August 6, 2019
Betting on China? NO, Filipinos won't bet for the intruder pirates!
We may lose to Italian team, but we have high hopes and Gilas will surely give them a good game!
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