MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Members of Gilas Pilipinas basketball team, fresh from their triumphant victory at the 2023 ASIAD in China, are now questioning the authenticity of their gold medals.

Rumors have circulated that the medals might be mere gold-plated trinkets, fueling the age-old Filipino suspicion that anything “Made in China” is counterfeit. “It just seemed too shiny to be true,” said one perplexed player.

In response, the Chinese government assured the team that their medals were genuine, sparking laughter from the Filipinos who now suspect China may be trying to fake a sense of humor as well.