Good news to teachers and students!
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Thursday, August 17, that they can avail of a 50 percent discount to watch the opening game of Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The Philippine National Men's Basketball Team will face the Dominican Republic on August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
In order to avail of the discount, CHED said that students only need to present their School ID, while teachers need to bring their Professional Regulation Commission ID when they purchase tickets at any TicketNet or SM Ticket outlet.
Teachers and students can also avail of the 50-percent discount when purchasing tickets for select games in the quadrennial basketball tournament.
CHED chairperson Popoy De Vera urges the public to avail of the discount, and show support for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup.
"Sa ngalan ng Commission on Higher Education, iniimbitahan ko po and 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," De Vera said in a statement.
“Sama-sama nating suportahan ang mga atletang Pilipino sa darating na FIBA World Cup 2023! Sabay nating isigaw ‘Puso para sa Bayan’, ” De Vera urged the public.
