Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go expressed his unwavering support and optimism for the country's hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting this Friday at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, emphasized the significance of World Cup hosting in promoting sportsmanship, international camaraderie and showcasing the beauty of the Philippines to the world.

"We supported the hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023 during the deliberation for the 2023 budget in the Senate. We allotted an additional budget for the hosting to make it successful," Go said during the Naismith Trophy Tour at SMX Lanang in Davao City last Friday.