PUERTO PRINCESA - No less than less than President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will lend his prestige to the opening of the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships by being the guest of honor of the opening ceremony Thursday, Oct. 31, of the grand sports event at the Puerto Princesa Baywalk here.
“I never imagined that no less than President Bongbong Marcos would grace our opening ceremony and, of course, our event. He fulfilled his promise to yours truly so this is truly amazing,” noted Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragon Boat Federation president Leonora “Lenlen” Escollante.
“His presence at the start of this big international dragon boat events truly enhances the city’s status as premier sports tourism hub in the Philippines,” Bayron stressed. “Speaker Romualdez and Congressman Yedda have been staunch supporters of the PCKDBF and dragon boat in the Philippines so we are also grateful that they will be present to at our opening on Thursday,” she said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
President Marcos cites ICF World Dragon Boat meet with decreeThe ICF Dragon Boat World Championships set from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 in Puerto Princesa City got another big boost after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently issued Proclamation No. 699 declaring the fourth week of October annually as “Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines.
Read more »
President Marcos Jr. cites ICF World Dragon Boat meet with decreeMANILA, Philippines — THE ICF Dragon Boat World Championships set from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 in Puerto Princesa City got another big boost after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently issued Proclamation No. 699 declaring the fourth week of October annually as 'Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines.
Read more »
ICF World Dragon meet highlights centennial jubilee of world body(UPDATE) BY coincidence or by design, the Philippine hosting of the International Canoe Federation World Dragon Boat Championships from October 27 to November 4 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan could not be more timely as the ICF celebrates its centennial anniversary as the governing world body for the sport.
Read more »
ICF world dragon boat serves as qualifier for 2025 WG(UPDATE) MORE than glory and honor, elite paddlers from all over the world, including the host Philippines, will have extra motivation to do well and excel in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships scheduled October 27 to November 4 in the picturesque coastal city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan.
Read more »
ICF World Dragon Boat tourney gets PBBM boostThe ICF Dragon Boat World Championships set from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 in Puerto Princesa City got another big boost after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Read more »
Plans for safety, security of ICF Dragon Boat world meet in placeMANILA, Philippines — MEASURES are in place by the Puerto Princesa City government and its police for the security and safety of residents, visitors and participants of the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships. In cooperation with officials of the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation and the staff of Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron, Col.
Read more »