COMMENDATION

COMMENDATION. Senators, led by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (2nd row, 7th from left), do the thumbs-up sign after presenting a commendation to the local organizing committee of the Federation Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, at the Senate Session Hall in Pasay City on Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2024). Of the 92 games that comprised the tournament, more than half were held in the Philippines. With them are Philippine Sports Commission chairperson Richard "Dickie" Bachmann (2nd row, 8th from left) and other officials. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan)