Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. spoke during the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan opening ceremonies yesterday at the Panaad Park and Stadium, where he emphasized the event is more than just winning.
“This competition is not merely an avenue for you to show bravery and skills, but an ideal place to foster camaraderie and friendship,” he said.
“A good sport means not just [being] a good winner, but also [being] a good loser,” the governor added. “Show courtesy, even in the face of defeat.”
Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor also spoke during the event, saying, “It is in this field where great potential and talented young athletes [are] discovered and developed [for] international standard competition.”
Also in attendance were Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Department of Education-Region VI (DepEd-6) Director Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma./JSG, WDJ
(From left) Rhythmic gymnast Kiana Marie Alagaban, taekwondo athlete Lester Paolo Escamis, sepak takraw athlete Ricky Guarino, softball player Kaith Ezra Jalandoni, taekwondo athlete Arianne Espada, and arnis athlete Junary Garcia lighting the torch during the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan opening ceremonies over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium. (Jerome Galunan, Jr. photo)Department of Education-Bacolod (DepEd-Bacolod) Schools Division Superintendent Cynthia Demavivas (left) and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia (right) raised the DepEd-Bacolod banner during the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan opening ceremonies over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium. (PIO photo)Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Department of Education-Bacolod (DepEd-Bacolod) Schools Division Superintendent Cynthia Demavivas pose with the Bacolod City delegation during the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan opening ceremonies over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium. (PIO photo)
