MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Saturday congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for securing the country's first Asian Games gold medal in men's basketball after 61 years. The country's last gold medal in the game was in 1962. Gilas Pilipinas won against Jordan by a score of 70-60 on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT 'We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to every member of Gilas Pilipinas, their coaches, and the entire support staff who played an integral role in this exceptional achievement,' said Romualdez in a statement.

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