ALLAN THE MAN

Former Philippine national team coach Rajko Toroman believes Gilas Pilipinas has a chance in beating an injury-plagued China team in the FIBA Asia Championship 2013.

Toroman said that if the Nationals play just like they did against Japan, it is possible that they could defeat the once formidable Chinese squad.

The Philippine Azkals climbed to its highest place in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.

After remaining at 144th since May, the Azkals rose to 141st for their highest ranking in history, topping its previous record of 143rd last April. They remain second in Southeast Asia behind Thailand (137th) and 22nd in Asia.

Sam and Nicole Events Management launched the “Date Unlimited”, the first Filipino dedicated speed dating event platform.
"We are very pleased to announce that on August 18, 2013, our 5th speed dating event will be held in Mets Bar and Grill, Metropolitan Club, Estrella Cor. Amapola St., Makati City (Near Rockwell)"

August 9, 2013. DAY 7 of 27th FIBA Asia Championship 2013 being held at Manila, Philippines. Today is knockout Quarterfinals round of the tournament. Below are the DAY 7 live updates, live streams, game results, news and scores of today's games.

WATCH FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES via LIVE STREAMING HERE

[ WATCH DAY 1 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]
[ WATCH DAY 2 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]
[ WATCH DAY 3 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]

( this page will be updated from time-to-time for game results)

Qatar dealt Chinese Taipei its first loss of the tournament, 71-68, on Wednesday in a thriller at the Mall of Asia Arena that had major implications in the FIBA Asia Championship playoffs.

Longtime Qatar star Yasseen Musa had a monster effort, finishing with 20 points and 19 rebounds.

Naturalized center Quincy Davis led the way with 22 points and eight rebounds for Chinese Taipei. But the team’s other stars fired blanks, with Tien Lei and Tseng Wen-Ting combining for just seven points and Lin Chih-Chieh failing to score.

WATCH 'FIBA Asia Championship 2013: Chinese Taipei vs Qatar' FULL GAME REPLAY BELOW:

The Gilas Pilipinas (Philippines) and Iran on Wednesday emerged as the kings of Group E and F respectively at the FIBA Asia Championship ahead of Friday’s knockout Quarter-Finals, which will leave just four teams alive in the race for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

Filipino fans watched intently as Qatar defeated Chinese Taipei in a heart-stopper to give their team a chance of claiming first place, but more tension was to come as Hong Kong nearly ruined the hosts' party in a thrilling encounter. (watch Philippines vs Hong Kong Full Game Replay Video)

FIBA Asia Championship 2013 for Men is the intercontinental championship for basketball organized by FIBA Asia that serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.

Here's the Knockout Quarterfinals Schedule: