President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. praised Gilas Pilipinas for their valiant efforts and assured the team of the people's support of their FIBA journey, despite their loss to the Dominican Republic in their first game.

Marcos said this after Gilas Pilipinas succumbed to the Dominican Republic, 87-81, in their first game in the FIBA Basketball World Cup (FBWC) 2023 before a record-breaking audience at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, on Friday, Aug. 25. (Video Courtesy of RTVM)

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