![Executives from the Philippine Sports Commission and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas pose with FBWC 2023 mascot “Jip” during the Inter-agency Coordination meeting held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on March 14, 2023. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PHOTO-1-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hosted an inter-agency coordination meeting for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
![Team Philippines [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AVC-Viet-vs-Phi12-400x200.jpg)
I salute the Alyssa Valdez-less Creamline for its gallant stand in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup. And I can’t blame the growing number of fans for admiring the new breed of Philippine volleyball superstars. The Pinay spikers eventually finished 6th, trumpeted by spin doctors as the best finish by the country in the tournament.
![Eumir Felix Marcial [photo credit: Eumir Marcial Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/marcial3-e1620805332834-400x200.jpg)
The problem is Eumir Felix Marcial, who’s now a professional pugilist, though I sincerely believe that his commitment to the national cause remains solid as ever is fighting an enemy, an imaginary enemy or shall I say the wrong enemy.
They say life is short, enjoy it to the fullest as much as you can. With the pandemic in our midst, we are somewhat caught in a trap of helplessness and fear. Nothing is certain.
![Ramon Fernandez [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ramon-fernandez2-400x200.jpg)
“It will be very difficult for us to get the slot in Belgrade. I will be the first to delight if we make it and I continue to hope for a triumphant campaign,” – Ramon Fernandez
![Fifth graders in their classroom at school [Taylor Wilcox]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/taylor-wilcox-4nKOEAQaTgA-unsplash-400x200.jpg)
PSC Commissioner Celia H. Kiram salutes all educators, teachers, and professors who are giving their best in teaching despite the current virtual learning situation due to the pandemic.
“We called for this meeting to emphasize the safety protocols you will be needing for this Olympic training bubble. I am confident that we can all adjust to this, but know that your safety is paramount to the PSC,” – PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez,
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