Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Philippines or China?
Which country should host the 2019 FIBA World Cup: A nation whose people boast of unparalleled passion for basketball, or a nation wealthy in experience of hosting major international sporting events?
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On Friday (August 7) afternoon, FIBA will announce the winner of the bid to host the federation’s flagship event following the two countries’ final presentations before the board in Tokyo, Japan.
The Philippine delegation is headed by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Manny V. Pangilinan, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, and Hollywood star Lou Diamond Phillips.
#PUSO2019
Why should the Philippines, which last hosted the basketball conclave in 1978, win the bid?
Filipino basketball icons and fans alike took to Twitter to share their thoughts on why the Philippines should host the World Cup.
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There's absolutely no country in the WORLD as basketball crazy as the Philippines. #PUSO2019
— Kel Williams (@KelWilliams21) August 6, 2015
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@FIBA even floods can't stop us from
loving the game!! @PUSO2019 #PUSO2019 pic.twitter.com/L5We1bkTIy
—
Vlad Sedino (@ako_si_vlad) August
6, 2015
We
love the game, We love the sport and Philippines is the home of Basketball
@FIBA #PUSO2019
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— Tata Lino (@AkoSiTataLino) August
6, 2015
Best
basketball fan base in the world! #PUSO2019
—
eyy. (@dreituazon) August
6, 2015
Breakfast
– Basketball..Lunch -Basketball..-Snacks-Basketball..Dinner-Basketball..Only
in the Phils…,#PUSO2019
—
louiealas (@CoachLouieAlas) August
6, 2015
