By Abac Cordero (The
Philippine Star)
TV host Mark Sembrano, Tourism Undersecretary
Domingo Enerio lll, coach Chot Reyes, Patricia Hizon and Jimmy Alapag share
light moments during the media conference for the Philippines World Cup bid at
the Meralco Lighthouse. Reyes, left, will be with the Philippine delegation
headed by SBP president Manny Pangilinan leaving tomorrow for Tokyo for
Friday’s Fiba official announcement on the winning bid. JOEY MENDOZA
MANILA, Philippines - Jimmy Alapag, known for
hitting the big shots on the court, delivered the biggest message in last
night’s sendoff for the Philippine bid to host the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
The small but distinguished Philippine delegation
leaves for Tokyo, Japan tomorrow, in time for Friday’s official announcement of
FIBA regarding the winning bid.
The Philippines is locked up in a tight battle with
powerhouse China for the right to host the mother of all basketball tournaments
in 2019.
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