Friday, August 7, 2015

Pacquiao joins #PUSO2019

The #PUSO2019 delegation received a boost with the addition of Manny Pacquiao as part of the team in its attempt to secure the hosting rights for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

The playing head coach of the Mahindra Enforcers in the PBA is firmly behind the Philippines when it presents its case to FIBA later this afternoon. Pacquiao declared that "we are the one country that can give basketball the worldwide attention it deserves and can help take the sport to the next level."

The Sarangani congressman believes that having the Philippines host the FIBA World Cup is not only just right for the Philippines, but also just right for basketball on a global scale.

For Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas head Manny V. Pangilinan welcomes Pacquiao's contributions into the Philippine delegation, noting that his passion for basketball is something that all Filipinos share. His presence augments an already exceptional delegation of government officials and business leaders.

The #PUSO2019 delegation aims to showcase the Philippines' plans in making the FIBA World Cup a truly worldwide media experience while taking the sport of basketball to new heights. Both MVP and Chot Reyes view the boxing legend as a key factor in winning over FIBA.

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