TACLOBAN CITY -Side by side with the sports events where the nation's young sports talents would compete, the provincial government of Leyte have also lined up various socio-cultural activities to entertain delegates and visitors alike during the weeklong Palarong Pambansa 2009 hosted by Leyte province and the Department of Education Region 8.
The Palaro committee bared among the scheduled activities is the aqua sport Dragon Boat Race. A Dragon Boat Workshop and Demo will be opened from April 23-26 at the Family Park along Magsaysay Blvd. here while the Dragon Boat Race is set on April 26.
TACLOBAN CITY - At least five senators have confirmed attendance to the weeklong Palarong Pambansa to start on April 27, including governors of various provinces and congressional representatives from different districts all over the Philippines.
This was revealed by Leyte Vice-Governor Mimietta Bagulaya who heads the Palaro committee on VIP invitations during the recent meeting held by the Palaro overall committee at the Governor's Hall. Topping the list of course, the vice-governor said, is the presence of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself who will grace the ceremonial opening set in the morning of April 28.
TACLOBAN CITY - The delegation from Calabarzon has expressed contentment in their accommodation during an interview yesterday at the Leyte Normal University.
According to Francisco Gajilomo Jr., Assistant Athletic Manager for the Region IV contingency, the host, Baybay Leyte, has provided them with sufficient supply of the commodities to give the delegates a comfortable stay.
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