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DUTERTE ADMIN TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ATHLETES – GO

With the outstanding performance of Team Pilipinas in emerging as the overall champion in the recently concluded 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hosted by the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go upheld their promise to recognize all athletes especially those who achieved medal finishes in their respective sports in an awarding ceremony at […]

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SENATE HONORS SEA GAMES MEDALISTS – ZUBIRI, GATCHALIAN

The Senate has adopted three resolutions congratulating and commending a number of Filipino athletes for winning medals in the recently concluded 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Senate Resolutions 245, 246 and 281were introduced by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Win Gatchalian respectively. According to Zubiri, Christine Hallasgo brought honor to the country […]

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INCREASE CASH INCENTIVES FOR SEA GAMES MEDALISTS – ANGARA

With close to 400 medals won by the Philippine contingent in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), the national team has brought tremendous pride to the country. Part of the impressive medal haul were 149 gold medals, a feat that was achieved through hard work and a lot of personal sacrifice on the part […]

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TOLENTINO INSTRUMENTAL IN VICTORY OF PHL KICKBOXING TEAM – ZUBIRI, GO

Few hours before the closing ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the national kickboxing team’s sterling performance in the regional sports meet received due recognition from senators. Senate Resolution No. 265, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, commended the Philippine National Kickboxing Team for winning a total of six medals – three […]

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30TH SEA GAMES SHOWCASED SKILL, ABILITY OF FILIPINO ATHLETES TO WIN AS ONE – SEN. CAYETANO

“We won as one!” The greatest takeaway from the country’s successful hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, according to Senator Pia Cayetano, was the opportunity to showcase the skill and ability of Filipino athletes to win as one – not just before their home crowd but to the entire region. Cayetano was among […]

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GIVE MORE FOCUS ON SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging all stakeholders to sustain their support for Filipino athletes as the Philippines claimed an overall championship finish at the 30th SEA Games. According to Gatchalian, it is important for all sectors, including the government, academe and the private sector to strengthen the infrastructural, financial, and policy support to athletes considering […]

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SEA GAMES PERFORMANCE OF PH TEAM FOR ARNIS AN INSPIRATION – ANGARA

The Senate honored the Philippine National Arnis Team (PNAT) for its sterling performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Senator Sonny Angara filed the Senate Resolution No. 247 recognizing the historic feat of the PNAT, which further solidified the Philippines’ mastery of the sport and the martial arts discipline. The PNAT delivered 14 gold, four […]

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SOLONS TO GIVE SEA GAMES GOLD MEDALISTS ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES — SPEAKER CAYETANO

Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to grant Filipino gold medalists in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games additional incentives. The SEA Games is being hosted by the Philippines from November 30 to December 11. The chamber adopted House Resolution No. 568, which seeks to collect and deduct the individual pledges of congressmen […]

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DOT LAUNCHES MICROSITE FOR SEA GAMES VISITORS – ROMULO-PUYAT

Visiting athletes and delegates in the Philippines can now access the newly launched tourism webpage for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games visitors, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has announced. The tourism microsite (philippines.travel/seagames2019) will help SEA Games visitors — both foreign and local, to explore the country while keeping abreast on SEA Games information. Featured in […]

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DUTERTE TO GIVE ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES TO FILIPINO MEDALISTS IN SEA GAMES – GO

Senator Bong Go said President Rodrigo Duterte wants to give additional incentives to Filipino athletes who will bag medals in the coming 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in addition to the incentives already provided by law. “Maliban doon sa mandated by law, willing po ang Pangulo na bigyan sila ng award to encourage them,” Go […]