PH unites for #PUSO2019

It’s the Philippines vs. China once more—this time, for the hosting duties of the Fiba World Cup 2019.

Both countries have its biggest (one literally has the biggest) sporting icons on tow to support its respective bids.

China brought out Yao Ming, the transcendental NBA superstar while the Philippines has Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division World Champion in boxing history.

Still, the Philippines should not rely on the Pacman alone and with that, some brilliant minds decided to use the hashtag #PUSO2019 to drum up support on social media.

READ: #PUSO2019: 7 reasons why PH should host FIBA World Cup

Athletes, celebrities, and one very hip politician have thrown in their two cents on why the Philippines should host the biggest gathering of in the basketball world.

Manny V. Pangilinan, with kickass initials, has been very vocal on Twitter why the Philippines should host.

Senator Sonny Angara, one of the biggest sports supporters in Philippine Senate, urged the Filipino public to support the Philippines’ bid for basketball immortality.

Basketball couple Vince and Patricia Hizon, who got engaged on national television when he proposed to her during a courtside report, have strong support for the Philippines, maybe as strong as their vows.

Collegiate phenoms Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez also came through for the Philippines.

Not to be outdone, Gilas players also shared their thoughts.

INQUIRER.net will be carrying the livestream of the Fiba announcement Friday afternoon. IDL

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