“He (Manny V. Pangilinan) conceived, nurtured, and invested in the program, and it is his unwavering support and guidance all these years that molded—and continues to drive—the team,” mensahe ni Ramon S. Ang para kay Manny V. Pangilinan, chairman, president at CEO ng Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) nang pumasok sa 19th Asian Games basketball finals ang Gilas Pilipinas nitong Oktubre 5. #PilipinasToday
Nitong Biyernes, Oktubre 6, makalipas ang 61 taon ng paghihintay, nagkampeon ang Gilas Pilipinas sa Asian Games basketball nang ilampaso ang Jordan, 70-60, at matagumpay na maiuwi ang gintong medalya.