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In rare occurrence, Marcos gives extensive SONA focus on sports
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged full support for Filipino athletes and the development of sports in the country during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
A new national sports development program will be launched, starting at the school level, to strengthen grassroots sports.
The Palarong Pambansa and the Batang Pinoy Games in General Santos City this October will receive full support.
The Philippine Sports Commission and PAGCOR will continue to support Filipino athletes and sporting programs.
The administration also plans to revive sports clubs and organize games and intramurals in all public schools to encourage early exposure and development in sports among the youth.
He mentioned the success of athletes like Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, Carlos Yulo, Aira Villegas, Nesthy Petecio, EJ Obiena, Alex Eala, and para-athletes Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, Angel Mae Otom, and Ernie Gawilan.
Marcos Jr. also specifically hailed the Philippine men's curling team for winning gold in the Asian Winter Games.
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