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Drone Show In 63rd Palarong Pambansa Closing Shows Reverse Flag Colors
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In the closing ceremony of the 63rd Palarong Pambansa at Marikina Sports Center, Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte officially ended the week-long competition for young athletes. She expressed gratitude to the Marikina City government for successfully hosting the 2023 Palaro and praised the active participation of everyone in the annual basic education sporting event.
The National Capital Region secured the Overall Championship, bringing home 85 gold, 74 silver, and 55 bronze medals. They were followed by Western Visayas with 60 gold, 45 silver, and 44 bronze medals, and CALABARZON with 52 gold, 52 silver, and 57 bronze medals.
During the ceremony, Assistant Secretary for Operations and Palarong Pambansa Secretary-General Francis Cesar Bringas declared Cebu City as the host for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and Ilocos Norte for the 2025 edition.
The National Capital Region secured the Overall Championship, bringing home 85 gold, 74 silver, and 55 bronze medals. They were followed by Western Visayas with 60 gold, 45 silver, and 44 bronze medals, and CALABARZON with 52 gold, 52 silver, and 57 bronze medals.
During the ceremony, Assistant Secretary for Operations and Palarong Pambansa Secretary-General Francis Cesar Bringas declared Cebu City as the host for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and Ilocos Norte for the 2025 edition.
Screengrab from Marikina PIO
As part of the celebration, a drone show by Dronetech PH, the city's supplier, took place. However, the show encountered an error in the formation of the Philippine flag, wherein the colors red and blue were mistakenly interchanged. Marikina City Government, led by Mayor Marcy Teodoro, condemned the incident and is taking legal action against Dronetech PH to determine the company's legal responsibility, including possible penalties and fines.
In response to the incident, Dronetech PH issued a public apology, acknowledging their grave mistake in the drone show programming. The company clarified that the error could have been rectified if not for severe weather conditions and signal interference during the testing phase. They assured that proper protocols will be implemented for future shows and emphasized their lack of malice or ill intentions towards Marikina City and the Philippines as a whole.
The drone show mishap, while unfortunate, has not overshadowed the triumphs and unity displayed by young athletes during the 63rd Palarong Pambansa. Mayor Marcy Teodoro expressed the significance of playing together, building camaraderie, and promoting unity, making it a memorable event despite the unfortunate incident.
In response to the incident, Dronetech PH issued a public apology, acknowledging their grave mistake in the drone show programming. The company clarified that the error could have been rectified if not for severe weather conditions and signal interference during the testing phase. They assured that proper protocols will be implemented for future shows and emphasized their lack of malice or ill intentions towards Marikina City and the Philippines as a whole.
The drone show mishap, while unfortunate, has not overshadowed the triumphs and unity displayed by young athletes during the 63rd Palarong Pambansa. Mayor Marcy Teodoro expressed the significance of playing together, building camaraderie, and promoting unity, making it a memorable event despite the unfortunate incident.
Aug 7, 2023
