Team PH awarded Order of Lapu-Lapu after winning SEAG title
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:47:49 +0000
ASIDE from the generous cash incentives from President Duterte and the Philippines Sports Commission, Team Philippines was conferred the “Order of Lapu-Lapu” for winning the overall championship in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Members of Team Philippines wait at the Malacañang Palace for the recognition of their achievement as the overall champion in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Courtesy of PSC)
Almost 600 medalists trooped to the Palace to meet President and receive their cash reward.
Satisfied with the success of Team Philippine, Duterte conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu to all athletes.
Led by Team Philippines Chef de Mission and Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez, the national team, donning their official tracksuit, was warmly received by the President at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace.
Also in attendance were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Philippine Olympic Committee President and Tagaytay Rep. Bambol Tolentino, Philippine SEAG Organizing Committee Chairman and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Commissioners Celia Kiram, Arnold Agustin and Charles Maxey along with the presidents and secretaries general of the different national
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