STA. CRUZ, Laguna, May 7—A year after Davao del Norte went national about its intention to host the 2015 Palarong Pambansa, the province has stepped up efforts to reiterate the same.
In this year’s Palarong Pambansa held here, Davao del Norte once again grabbed the opportunity to declare its intention to host the national sports competition in 2015.
Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario first expressed such willingness of the provincial government to host the Palarong Pambansa in 2013 when such national sports event was held in Dumaguete.
At the opening ceremonies of one of the country’s biggest sporting event held here Monday, the Region XI delegates were ushered into the Laguna Sports Complex with the resounding intent to host the event next year.
Before 11,000 delegates, an inviting statement echoed inside the complex getting the Palaro crowd briefly introduced to the premier province of Davao del Norte branded not only as a Banana Capital of the Philippines but also as the Sports-Tourism Capital of Mindanao.
“With its world class sports complex sprawling in a land that is easily accessible from different points and ports nationwide, stable peace and order, playing venues in close proximity and billeting areas offering comfort and safety, they successfully hosted the recently concluded 2014 PRISAA National Games and are more than ready to host Palarong Pambansa 2015,” the opening program host said.
“The province of Davao del Norte invites you to come and experience the warmth and hospitality that’s uniquely Dabaonon; and be one among to say: it’s more fun in Davao del Norte,” the host added.
Gov. del Rosario once said in an interview, “The province has all the qualities of a perfect venue for Palaro. Just name it and Davao del Norte has it.”
To further express sincerity in its hosting bid, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members led by Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio Jr. were in full force to witness the conduct of this year’s Palaro.
When asked, Suaybaguio approved of the hosting to improve the province’s economy and further sports development.
Del Rosario also sent all his department heads to observe and benchmark the Palarong Pambansa hosting of Laguna known as the country’s Resort Capital.
The officials and executives graced the solidarity meeting, governor’s night, and the opening ceremonies. They extended support to the Davao Eagles (the collective name of Davao Region's contingent) and checked on all playing venues and billeting sites to bolster its preparations for the much-awaited and first-ever Palaro hosting. (Mera Grace E. Apuya/DavNor PIO)
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