Laoag City Hosts Grand Opening of 65th Palarong Pambansa with President Marcos Jr. in Attendance
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The 65th Palarong Pambansa commenced in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, with a parade of athletes starting at the provincial capitol and a grand opening ceremony at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was expected to attend the event in his hometown. The games, set to run from May 26 to 30, involve 15,675 delegates from 18 regions, the National Academy of Sports, and the Philippine Schools Overseas. The Department of Education reported being 98% ready for the event, with minor issues related to water supply in some billeting quarters.
Key Points
The 65th Palarong Pambansa opened in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The event began with a parade at the provincial capitol and a grand opening at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was expected to attend the opening ceremony.
15,675 delegates from 18 regions, the National Academy of Sports, and the Philippine Schools Overseas participated.
The games are scheduled from May 26 to 30.
The Department of Education reported being 98% ready for the games, with minor water supply issues.
