THE COMMISSION on Higher Education called on students and teachers to support the Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup to be held on August 25 to September 2.

“Sa ngalan ng Commission on Higher Education, iniimbitahan ko po ang ating mga guro at mag-aaral sa lahat ng antas na manood ng FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 na gaganapin sa Philippine Arena sa Bocaue, Bulacan ngayong August 25 hanggang September 2,” CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III said.

“Sama-sama nating suportahan ang mga atletang Pilipino sa darating na FIBA World Cup 2023! Sabay nating isigaw ‘Puso para sa Bayan’, ” De Vera said.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup Local Organizing Committee offers a 50 percent ticket discount to students and teachers who will attend the opening ceremony on August 25, 2023 at the Philippine Arena.

Discounts will also be given to those who will watch selected games from August 26, 2023 to September 2, 2023.

Students need only show their school ID and teachers their PRC ID at any TicketNet or SM Ticket outlet.

Malacañang suspended classes and work in public schools and government offices in Metro Manila and Bulacan on August 25 for the opening ceremonies of the FIBA.