{"id":117663,"date":"2017-09-13T23:23:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T03:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=117663"},"modified":"2017-09-13T23:23:02","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T03:23:02","slug":"duterte-urges-psc-to-recruit-ips-out-of-school-youths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/09\/13\/duterte-urges-psc-to-recruit-ips-out-of-school-youths\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte urges PSC to recruit IPs, out-of-school youths"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses with the coaches and officials of the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) Philippine Team, as well as with officers of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Siklab Atleta Pilipinas, during an awarding ceremony in Malaca\u00f1an Palace on September 13, 2017. Also in the photo are Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose Cojuangco Jr., Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, PSC Chairman William Ramirez, and Presidential Adviser for Sports Dennis Uy. KARL NORMAN ALONZO\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday has instructed the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to widen its scope of recruitment of Filipino athletes nationwide looking on the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in which the Philippines will be hosting.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the awarding ceremony of the SEA games medalists, Duterte said the PSC should look for potential athletes in non-traditional places and include indigenous people and out-of-school youths in the training pool.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be an opportunity for us to look for talented Filipino athletes from all over the country. Thus, I enjoin the PSC to widen its scope and recruit nationwide. Look for them in non-traditional places and include members of the indigenous tribes and out-of-school youth. Let us give them a chance to hone their talent and live up to their fullest potentials,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

The president personally handed out the cash bonuses to the medalists of the recently-concluded biennial sporting meet where the Philippines finished in the 6th<\/sup> place, bringing home 24 gold, 33 silver, and 64 bronze medals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI express my heartfelt gratitude to the athletes who have represented us in the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games. I congratulate you all, especially our medalists, for the accomplishment that has brought honor to the country. Through hard work and discipline, you have prevailed and made our nation proud,\u201d Duterte added.<\/p>\n

As provided by the Republic Act 10699, Gold medalists took home P300, 000, silver finishers got P150, 000 and bronze medalists received P60, 000.<\/p>\n

Duterte also vowed support for the athletes and encouraged them to make the Philippines ‘proud again’ by improving and performing better in the next SEA games.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage our athletes to focus on improving and to strive to do better in the next SEA Games. Rest assured that the government and the Filipino people will support (you) every step of the way. Continue to represent the best of what the Philippines has to offer, here and abroad. Make us proud again,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope we will continue to foster this spirit of goodwill and sportsmanship. In 2019, I am honored that the Philippines will host the 30th Southeast Asian Games,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Duterte commended Malaysia for a \u2018successful\u2019 hosting of the 29th<\/sup> regional sporting event, saying the meet is a symbol of ASEAN\u2019s commitment towards a \u201cprosperous and united\u201d region in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI congratulate Malaysia for successfully hosting the 29th Southeast Asian Games. The event is a symbol of the ASEAN\u2019s commitment to strengthen our partnership and cooperation towards a common goal of a more prosperous and united region in the coming years\u201d, the president said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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