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Article: RP cagers off to China loop.(Sports News)

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December 28, 2007
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THE PHILIPPINES seeks an unprecedented third straight title as it begins its campaign in the sixth Zheng Cheng Gong Cup international basketball tournament for men scheduled today at the Nanan City, Fujian, China.

To be represented by MBL champion Polymaster Kings/5th Avenue and handled by former national team player Junnel Mendiola, the Filipinos will be seeking to retain the title for the third straight time in this quadrennial tournament being held in honor of the well-known Chinese general and hero.

The Philippines will be pitted against select commercial teams from Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and the Fujian All Stars of host China.

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