The Philippine National Games which will be held in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental from May 26 to June 3 will see more than 5000 people in Dumaguete.
Philippine Sports Commissioner Jolly Gomez said that the number of participants consists of athletes, officials and coaches.
The PSC has budgeted Php 25 million to host the week-long event.
Gomez said the sporting event will have 25 different games with over 5,000 national athletes, officials and coaches participating.
In a coordination meeting with local officials recently, Gomez said the host city and province will have minimal expenses by providing police personnel in the games’ venues for security of the participants; health or medical services; and some janitorial services in the different play venues.
However, some 2,000 student volunteers will be hired to assist the working committees during the event.
Gomez said economic activities during the eight-day sports event is expected to increase. He asked tourism-related businesses such as food, hotels, transportation, among others to prepare for the influx of visitors.
Dumaguete City mayor Manuel Sagarbarria said the city is closely working with the Province to discuss the needed preparations for the event and with the Philippine National Police for the safety and security of the participants and guests.
The city government is also coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) as some of the schools will be used as venues for games and accommodations.
The PNG is the number one competition for Philippine sports as venue to choose the top athletes for the country to represent international sports. (PIA)
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