PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated the Sorsogon Sports Arena (SSA) on the 130th anniversary of the province and the 50th Kasanggayahan Festival celebrations.
President Marcos said the SSA, which can accommodate 12,000 people and serve as the National Training Camp for Filipino athletes, is a huge step toward increasing the number of Filipino Olympians.
Beyond its function as a sports training facility, the President noted the SSA can be utilized for conferences, summits, concerts, and competitions.
“Bago ang lahat, nais ko munang batiin ang lahat ng mga Sorsoganon sa inyong ika-130 anibersaryo ng pagkakatatag ng inyong lalawigan at sa 50 Kasanggayahan Festival. Sa araw na ito, muli tayong nagsama-sama upang pasinayaan ang Sorsogon Sports Arena na ipinagmamalaki ng buong Bicol Region ngayon,” President Marcos said.
“Sa pagtataya, kaya ng arena na ito na maiupo ang aabot sa 12,000 katao. Maaari rin itong gamitin bilang National Training Camp ng mga atletang Pilipino…Ito po ay isang mahalagang hakbang upang maitaguyod natin ang ating mga kababayan na may angking galing sa larangan ng palakasan. Sa tulong nito, mabibigyan sila ng pagkakataon upang mahasa pa ang kanilang mga talento. Harinawa ay maidadagdag pa natin sila sa hanay ng ating Olympians at atletang Pilipino,” he said.
“Bagama’t sports arena ang tawag natin dito, hindi lamang ito para sa mga larangan ng palakasan. Maaari din itong gamitin para sa mga pagpupulong o summits, konsierto at mga patimpalak,” President Marcos said.
The Chief Executive also recognized the SSA as a symbol for Bicolanos and Sorsoganons for their diligence and persistence towards development.
“Kaya hindi natin maikakailang simbolo ng progreso ang Sorsogon Sports Arena. Sumasalamin ito sa patuloy na pagsisikap, pagtitiyaga, at pag-unlad ng mga Sorsoganon at mga Bikolano,” the President emphasized.
Before ending his speech, President Marcos urged Filipinos to continuously support and cooperate for national development aspirations.
“Kaya naman umaasa ako sa suporta ng mga Pilipino. Sa tulong ninyo, alam kong makakamit natin ang mga hangarin para sa ikauunlad ng bansa,” he said.
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