![CJ Perez, Kiefer Ravena and Thirdy Ravena of Gilas Pilipinas [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ravena-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines will host the FIBA World Cup for the second time in its history when the country, along with Japan and Indonesia, co-host the 19th edition from August 25-September 10.
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Filipino fans will be in for a treat when the Philippine national team, Gilas Pilipinas, sees action against the the best of the best cagers in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
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