Event Date: August 5,2023, at 4:00 pm

Mga kababayan,Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalamualaikum.

Madayaw ug maayong adlaw kaninyong tanan. Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

I am pleased to join you today as we close the Palarong Pambansa 2023 with jubilation and pride in what our young athletes have achieved this week.

First and foremost, maraming salamat sa ating host — the City of Marikina, headed by Mayor Marcy Teodoro, ang buong LGU ng Marikina, at buong siyudad ng Marikina.

You have made a tremendous contribution in the success of this year’s Palaro. Maraming salamat po sa inyong magaling at masipag na pangunguna at naging matagumpay po ang ating Palaro sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.

Let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the young athletes who won and competed in various sports competitions and for coming together to celebrate the vigor and talent of the Filipino youth.

You are all winners in your own right, and we laud your dedication to your chosen passion.

Lagi ko pong sinasabi na ang mga paligsahan ay para po sa mga nananalo at natatalo — lalo na sa natatalo dahil mas marami kayong matututunan dito.

Ang lahat ng inyong karanasan sa pakikipagpaligsahan sa Palaro ay makakatulong sa inyo para kayo ay maging winners sa susunod na taon.

The various sports categories participated in by our young athletes in this year’s Palarong Pambansa signify the strength of the youth and give us pride and hope in ushering in a brighter future where they can realize their utmost potential as future builders and leaders of our nation.

Please know that we are truly proud of your accomplishments, as you are more than just athletes. You are the epitome of hard work, determination, and sportsmanship among your peers.

You are role models to other young Filipino men and women, exemplifying perseverance and love of country in all your hard-earned endeavors.

Let me thank the coaches and the rest of your schools, families, and communities for paving avenues for advancement and enabling you to become competent young individuals.

I trust that this will serve as the beginning of more valuable pursuits for you where you can be effective catalysts of transformative growth even as we all work together to build a stronger nation free of any threat of criminality,terrorism and insurgency.

May the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation continue to invigorate you as you fight for a victory that symbolizes your fearless pursuit of a better future for yourselves and your communities.

May the long hours you spend in the sports arena remind you of the true sacrifice that comes with reaching your goals.

In conquering your respective sports categories, may you have more passion to dream bigger to showcase the talent and commendable Filipino spirit of sportsmanship to the rest of the world.

Magsumikap kayong abutin ang inyong mga pangarap at tahakin ang daan tungo sa tagumpay, dala-dala ang inyong mataimtim na pananalig sa Diyos at tiwala sa inyong mga sarili.

Kami ay narito upang alalayan kayo habang patuloy kami sa mga adhikain naming bigyan kayo ng magandang edukasyon na magbibigay-daan sa isang mas matatag na kinabukasan para sa inyong lahat.

Mabuhay kayong lahat at patuloy kayong maging ehemplo ng pagbabago sa inyong kapwa.

Maraming salamat sa ating Mayor Marcy sa pakikipagtukungan sa Office of the Secretary ng Department of Education para magawa natin ang ating awarding ngayong hapon na ito.

Mga Kababayan, ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa bayan at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Shukran.