Filipinos have long been known to be gracious hosts – and that hasn't changed at all in FIBA World Cup 2023. The Azzurri FIBA PHOTOItaly, a quarterfinalist in the world meet, has been firsthand witness to that, as their Filipino attaché has held their hands through the ins and outs of Philippine culture. And more particularly for the Azzurri's coach, attaché Anton Altamirano helped set up a meeting he will never forget. For sure, Italy will forever cherish the memory of meeting Pacquiao, the Philippines' 'Pambansang Kamao.' But from the very start, they were always in good hands with Filipino attaché Anton Altamirano.
