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Dgte, PSC launch ‘Laro’t-Saya’ for free

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Dec. 2 (PIA) -- Hundreds of sports enthusiasts of all ages participated in the play and learn sports for free dubbed "Laro’t-Saya sa Parke" of the Dumaguete City government and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) at the Pantawan 2 People’s Park.

Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo thanked PSC Chairperson Butch Ramirez and Commissioner Mon Fernandez, represented by Program Manager Alona Doromal Quintos, for the agency’s continued support to the different outdoor sporting activities that benefitted city residents and helped promote healthy lifestyle, and fun physical fitness.

"Laro’t Saya sa Parke" is open to the public regardless of age, who is willing to learn arnis, chess, badminton, boxing, karatedo, korfball, pencak silat, sepak takraw, Taekwondo, tai-chi, volleyball and zumba for free every Saturday afternoon throughout the year.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 7 Director Shalimar Hofer Tamano, who also attended the launching, lauded Remollo and the PSC for their efforts to make sports and wellness available to everyone by providing coaches, equipment, and venues for free to all.

Ike Xavier Villaflores, coordinator of "Laro’t-Saya sa Parke," encouraged the parents who accompany their children to also participate in the sports of their choice to make their stay worthwhile. (JCT/PIA7 Negros Oriental)

Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 7 Director Shalimar Hofer Tamano (3rd from left, standing) joins the launching of Laro’t Saya at Pantawan 2, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City. (Contributed photo)

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