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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Capitol: All set for Palaro 2005
By Ruby P. Silubrico
ALL is set for Iloilo's hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2005 on May 8 to 14.
Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada said the repair and rehabilitation of the Iloilo Sports Complex, the Palaro's main venue, is underway.
Mejorada said P10 million has been allocated for the repair and rehab works.
Seven schools in the province and three in the city will serve as billeting areas for the athletes, coaches and technical staff.
We already repaired the seven schools, he said.
Mejorada said water supply will be adequate in the billeting areas as they also asked assistance from the Bureau of Fire Protection to supply water in the schools.
Opening ceremony
Mejorada said the opening ceremony will be held at the Capitol grounds.
Almost 8,000 student athletes from 16 regions expected to participate in the meet.
Budget
Malacañang is releasing P20 million for the Palaro but the Province of Iloilo is now soliciting more funds to meet the P40 million budget.
(April 27, 2005 issue)
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