Palawan athletes clinched three medals at the recently concluded Batang Pinoy 2023 held in Manila from December 17-22.
Michelle G. Catacata from Quezon town secured a Silver Medal in the 54kg Junior Girls Division, Jon Rex Dan D. Tano from Rizal town earned a Bronze Medal in the 42kg School Boys Division, and Lucas Gabriel C. Macaraeg from El Nido proudly took home a Bronze Medal in the 52kg Junior Boys Division.
Additionally, the Palawan Sepak Takraw Team, composed of Jeram Lloyd Cabataña, Jad Hortilano, Justin Jay Tajan, Eljohn Kyle Gigante, and Mark Joy Bonggat, secured the fifth spot among the fifty-two (52) participating cities and provinces.
According to the Provincial Sports Division, the success of these Palaweño athletes reflects the thorough training offered by their office through the support of the Palawan Provincial Government’s Office of the Governor, led by Governor V. Dennis M. Socrates.