00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. promised full support and cooperation of his administration to Filipino athletes.
00:09 Alan Francisco has a message.
00:11 Today, we are fortunate to welcome the latest in a long list of triumphant heroes in Philippine sports.
00:20 Athletes from the Philippines have surpassed the competition and brought out the best version of themselves.
00:28 Becoming exemplars of sporting prowess for our nation and the rest of the world.
00:34 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed and greeted the Filipino athletes who have won the 32nd Southeast Asian Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games.
00:48 According to President Marcos, these athletes showed the strength of the Filipino in the field of sports.
00:56 But I think the most important thing that we demonstrate, that you demonstrated, as you competed in these tournaments, in these games,
01:08 was to show the strength of the Filipino spirit, the grace of the Filipino character, and the passion of the Filipino heart.
01:21 And that is what comes out with the results, with what you have been able to do, with admittedly limited resources.
01:31 President Marcos also invited the Filipino champ and former Senator Manny Pacquiao to bring more understanding to the athletes.
01:39 At the same time, the President will also give the idea that this athlete is a pride of the country.
01:45 As a pride, he assured that his administration will do everything to support and promote the excellence of the Filipino athletes.
01:54 We should be proud of your sacrifice, of your spirit and spirit for our beloved Philippines.
02:08 So expect that in this administration, we will do everything to support and promote the excellence and the greatness of our athletes.
02:26 At the same time, he also assured that he will be united with the athletes in achieving success.
02:32 Under Republic Act No. 10699 or National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act,
02:39 the gold medalist who wins the SEA Games Individual Games category will receive P300,000, P150,000 for the silver medalist, and P60,000 for the bronze medalist.
02:53 While P150,000 will be given to the gold medalist in the Asian Para Games, P75,000 for the silver medalist, and P30,000 for the bronze medalist.
03:04 Alan Francisco for the nation.
03:07 (upbeat music)
