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65th Palarong Pambansa officially kicks off in Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is hosting the 65th Palarong Pambansa from May 24 to 31, with over 15,000 athletes and delegates participating.
The games officially kicked off on May 24 in Laoag City with a parade of athletes and cultural performances.
The event theme is "Nagkakaisang Kapuluan," aiming to foster national unity through sports.
The Palarong Pambansa 2025 logo and an honored performance at the opening ceremony recognized Teofilo Yldefonso, the first Filipino Olympic medalist and a World War II hero from Ilocos Norte.
Two-time Olympic medalist Hidilyn Diaz led the oath of coaches and technical officials.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the opening ceremony and lauded the student-athletes.
Singers Angeline Quinto performed at the event.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially opened the 65th Palarong Pambansa on Saturday, May 24, at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Ilocos Norte, his home province.
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Ilocos Norte will host the 65th Palarong Pambansa, returning to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s hometown after 57 years, with events kicking off today at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Laoag City.
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Ilocos Norte is set to host the 65th Palarong Pambansa from May 25 to 30, with the theme "Nagkakaisang Kapuluan" emphasizing national unity through sports.
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The 2025 Palarong Pambansa logo honors Teófilo Yldefonso, the Philippines' first Olympic medalist and a native of Piddig, Ilocos Norte.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially opened the 65th Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, pledging full government support for Filipino athletes.
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