The Department of Education (DepEd) announced last week, following Occidental Mindoro’s withdrawal, Marikina City will host the 2020 Palarong Pambansa. According to a memorandum by DepEd undersecretary, Atty. Revsee Escobedo, who also serves as secretary-general for Palarong Pambansa, the Division of Marikina City was called upon to submit a list of possible sporting venues and lodging facilities for delegates.
This will be the first time for Marikina City to host the sporting event.
Occidental Mindoro withdrew from hosting after the province was devastated by Typhoon Tisoy last month, with damages amounting to over P800 million.
It would have been the first time for the province to host Palarong Pambansa and a second time for Mimaropa after Puerto Princesa City hosted the games in 2008./ASC, WDJ