Philippine News Agency
Palawan Mayor Edward Hagedorn credited the success of the Palaro to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and different sectors who extended financial support and did respective responsibilities in the duration of the week-long Palaro.
Hagedorn said the city has spent more than P100 million, wherein P50 million was chipped in by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's augmentation fund while the remaining P25 million came from Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Department of Education (DepEd).
He said he received several messages from sports officials from country's 17 delegations expressing their gratitude to him.
He also thanked to the police and military personnel who provided maximum security to the 18,000 Palaro delegates in their billeting and playing venues.
During Monday's flag-raising at the City Hall, he likewise aired his gratitude to the Vice Mayor Lucilo Bayron, city council members and city department heads and employees for their full cooperation during the Palaro.
"Thank you, Puerto Princesa", Secretary Jesli Lapus said, as he commended the "invaluable support of the city government, especially the personal attention of Hagedorn" in the staging of the Palaro.
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