Vice President Sara Duterte, Philippine ROTC Games Honorary Chairman Sen. Francis Tolentino and Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe in the opening ceremonies of the Philippine ROTC Games – Mindanao Regional Leg at“Be a role model in discipline. That’s why we are supporting ROTC,” said the 45-year-old Duterte, also an Army Colonel reservist.
Duterte, the eldest daughter of former President “Digong” Duterte, gave P30,000 each of the 11 teams seeing action in the competition as an added boost to their needs. “It is an honor to stand before you today as we kick off this remarkable Philippine ROTC Games Mindanao Regional Leg, that celebrates not only the spirit of sportsmanship but also the commitment to duty, discipline, and patriotism,” said Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann in a speech read by Mr. Kirsten Evan Regodon, PSC Consultant.
In the first Leg in Iloilo City, cadets-athletes from the Philippine Army cornered 25 golds, 25 silvers and 34 bronzes, while the Airmen secured 23-23-22 and 9-9-9 from the Navy men. “ROTC is a very potent tool for the development of a sense of discipline, teamwork, and patriotism in young people, which can help them become more responsible and productive citizens and leaders of the future,” he went on.
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