With representatives from six Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the delegates from the CAR HEIs converged with delegates from various HEIs from other regions during the commencement of the Philippine ROTC Games 2023-Luzon Regional Qualifying Leg at Cavite State University, located in Indang, Cavite.
The ROTC Games was opened with the facilitation of Hon. J. Prospero De Vera III, CHED Chairperson together with the heads of the other Executive Organizing Committee: Commissioner Richard Bachman of the Philippine Sports Commission, Gen. Henry Robinson Jr. representing Secretary Gilbert Teodoro of the Department of National Defense, Senator Francis Tolentino , and Senator Bong Go.
Started with a parade, the Luzon Leg of the Philippine ROTC Games 2023 commenced on September 15, 2023 and will continue until September 23, 2023. This event has been designed to foster the growth of a robust sports and ROTC program, and equip young athletes with the necessary skills to thrive in the global arena.
Among the HEI delegates from CAR are; Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, Benguet State University, Kalinga State University, Ifugao State University, Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, and University of Baguio.
With full support, the delegates from CAR were joined and guided by CHED-CAR team, spearheaded by the regional director, Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan Jr., together with Ms. Prisilla Panangwe(CAO), abd the Education Supervisors, Dr. Christopher Depnag, Ms. Fely Ann Balusdan, and the Regional Sports Coordinator, Mr. Jerico Acierto, and Mr. Richard Mamanao.
CHED-CAR is wholeheartedly with you, extending our steadfast support to these extraordinary ROTC Games. Harness the power of unity, and draw inspiration from the rich heritage of courage that defines the Cordillera region!
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