The Palarong Pambansa returns after a three-year hiatus on Monday with its 63rd edition that was almost hampered by Typhoon Egay and with host Marikina City dealing with floods and a rising Marikina River days up until 24 hours before opening ceremony.
edition that was almost hampered by Typhoon Egay and with host Marikina City dealing with floods and a rising Marikina River days up until 24 hours before the opening ceremony at the Marikina River Park and Marikina Sports Center.
Teodoro announced on Sunday—just when the Marikina River showed signs of relief from cascading water from neighboring hills and mountains—that the Palaro will go on as scheduled. The grand parade will be staged at the east side of the Marikina River Park starting at 3 p.m. with the official program beginning at 5 p.m. at the Marikina Sports Center.
Boys’ secondary pole vault and girls’ elementary high jump kick off action on Monday at 7 a.m. at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City, followed by high jump competitions for elementary boys and girls and boys’ secondary high jump events.
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