Manila, May 25 -- Gilas Pilipinas Youth overcame a slow start before breaking away for a 113-62 win against Vietnam during their FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA (South East Asia Basketball Association) Qualifiers faceoff on Saturday at Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex in San Fernando, Pampanga.

The win gave debuting national team coach LA Tenorio his first win as Gilas boys mentor.

Using a 10-0 run to break out of a cold start, the Philippine team took control after pulling ahead in the opening quarter, 17-15.

The Philippines then completely blasted the visitors with a 32-13 second quarter run and never looked back.

Travis Pascual and Prince Carino finished with 16 points each, Jolo Pascual had 14, and Justin Hallare and Jhello Lumague 10 apiece....