The heroes’ homecoming parade for the Filipino athletes who represented the country at the recent Paris 2024 Olympics has been postponed, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
In a press briefing, Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Reichel Quiñones, announced that the parade initially scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. The athletes are expected to arrive late Tuesday night.
The Heroes’ Welcome will now take place on Wednesday, starting with a parade from the Aliw Theater at 3 p.m. to the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Despite the postponement, Quiñones confirmed that all other activities scheduled at Malacañang Palace will proceed as planned.
WATCH: Isasagawa na lamang ang Heroes' homecoming parade para sa mga atleta sa Miyerkules dahil sa 6:00 PM pa ang dating nila sa bansa bukas.
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Magsisimula ang parada ng 3 PM sa Aliw Theater at magtutungo sa Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. | RH 14 @leth_narciso, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/niBkjMuwHO
