Philippines’ Basketball World Cup Bid Gains Significant Backing from Government

The Philippines’ bid to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup has received unanimous backing by the country’s government.

Every Philippine Cabinet Secretary has signed a memorandum which outlines all the guarantees the Government will provide to ensure a successful hosting of the competition.

The hosts will be named by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on 7th August 2015 in Tokyo.

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