00:00 NBA star Jordan Clarkson met with the officials of the Philippine Basketball Association yesterday.
00:07 On the same day of his arrival in Manila, Clarkson met with SBP President Al Panlilio and Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan at the Meralco Gym in Pasig City.
00:19 Meanwhile, the Philippines' Gillas arrived yesterday after their so-called "pocket tournament" in China.
00:28 Gillas's team manager Butch Antonio signed a contract with the Philippines that Clarkson will play in his first game with the country.
00:37 In August, Gillas will play his first game in the World Cup against the Dominican Republic.
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