FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Gilas Pilipinas tramples Asian rival China, 96-75, for a graceful swan song in the FIBA World Cup 2023. 

Jordan Clarkson saves his best for last, erupting for 34 points including 24 in the third quarter. — The STAR/John Bryan Ulanday

Gilas Pilipinas bids goodbye to its direct Paris Olympic hope after bowing to South Sudan, 87-68, to stay winless in 4 games.

Gilas nearly erases a 21-point deficit but South Sudan flaunts end-game composure. — The STAR/John Bryan Ulanday

Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of FIBA World Cup 2023 contention at 0-3 as Italy clinches No. 2 seed in Group A. — The STAR/John Bryan Ulanday

Angola defeats Gilas Pilipinas, 80-70, as it secures its first win in the FIBA Basketball World Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco praises the country's hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, saying it is a "big boost to the tourism industry, and will further position the Philippines as a sports tourism destination."

"With our shared love and passion for basketball, we celebrate this historic hosting as an opportunity to showcase to the world the beauty of the Philippines, and treat our guests to the world-renowned Filipino hospitality," Frasco says.

"From our sites, our sounds, our flavors, our festivals, our stories, and our smiles, we join a proud nation grateful and blessed to show the world the many reasons to Love the Philippines," she adds.

Italy defeated Angola, 81-67, to open Group A action in the Philippine staging of the FIBA World Cup.

Italy defeated Angola, 81-67, to open Group A action.

The gates are now open! Filipino fans flock as the Philippine Arena opens house for the highly anticipated opening of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

The House of Representatives led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez welcomes all the guests and participants of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

In a message, the Lower Chamber extends its well wishes for the team participating in the event that will happen until September 10.

"Good luck to all the teams participating in this global basketball event, especially our very own Gilas Pilipinas," it says.

PTV reports that there will be a free shuttle ride for Filipino basketball fans who will watch the FIBA World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Friday, August 25. 

Below are the take-off points:

• PITX
• Mall of Asia Arena
• One Ayala Bus Terminal
• BGC Market Market Bus Terminal
• SM Megamall
• Araneta
• Trinoma
• SM North
• Clover Leaf Ayala Mall Bus Terminal
• SM Baliuag
• SM Pampanga
• SM Clark

Shuttles will leave starting 11 a.m., 12 noon and every hour 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. that day.

A fast food chain announces that  it will be giving away free burgers  to all of those who will attend the highly anticipated Opening Game kick-off.

 Jollibee says it will provide Cheesy Yumburger coupons to the attendees.

“The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Opening Game will surely start everyone off on a high note, and we want to continue uplifting the Filipino spirit and bring joy through one of our well-loved products—the Cheesy, Beefy, Langhap-Sarap Cheesy Yumburger,” says Pam Reyes, AVP for Jollibee Handhelds.

“This momentous basketball event will foster a sense of unity and pride especially towards our Philippine team, and as we  share in this sentiment, we look forward to offering something a little extra to our fellow basketball enthusiasts," she adds.

Fast food chain Jollibee announces that it is giving away free tickets to the opening game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is 19th tournament of the international basketball event for men’s national basketball teams.

The opening game will be held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Aug. 25, 2023.

“As a brand that is proudly Pinoy, we are just as excited as everyone else to have the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 open in our country and cheer on the Philippine team,” says Pam Reyes, AVP for Handhelds.

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