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PSC chief cheers for Gilas, meets with FIBA in China
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio met with FIBA executives and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) representatives in China to discuss the Philippines' hosting of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in 2027.
Gregorio, on his first official trip abroad, also met with FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis, FIBA Asia president Dr. K Govindaraj, and Executive Director Hagop Khajirian.
SBP president Al Panlilio expressed appreciation for Gregorio's support of the Gilas Pilipinas Women competing at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 in Shenzhen, China.
Gregorio also inquired about how the PSC can further invest in women's basketball and support the Gilas Pilipinas Women's program.
Discussions also touched upon other future events that the Philippines could potentially host.
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