P200M budget for National Palaro
Palarong Pambansa 2013
Some P200Million is allocated by the national government thru DepEd, for the Palarong Pambansa slated in Dumaguete on April 21 to 27 this year.
An estimated 12,000 atheltes, officials, coaches , trainors and guests will be in Dumaguete. About P150Million will be spent here in Duamguete in terms of food, transportation, accommodation, tours and travel, and souvenir items. This will be a big boost for local tourism. All in one week!
The provincial governor as host will allot P10M from its own funds to finance the secretariat, offices, venues, and other necessary expenses.
Dep Ed Sec Armin Altamirano-Luesstro, a La Sallite brother; was here last Wednesday to supervise the inspection, and meeting of all officials for the national games.
Dumaguete city hosted the national PRISAA in the late 60s, the national games last year, and the Palarong Pambansa for the first time this year.
Question is: what is the output expected after the Palaro? Is there an on-going serious search and training of outstanding athletes? Will it simply be all-expense and virtual nil in developing outstanding athletes who might break sports records here?
Supt Sal Jimenez said that feverish preparations are now progressing. Public and private schools were ready to host athletes who might use part of their buildings for their billeting. (by Dems Demecillo)
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