President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded the Philippine delegation to the 2023 ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.
The delegation placed fifth in the medal tally after winning 34 gold medals, 33 silver medals, and 50 bronze medals in the multi-sport biennial event that ran from June 2 until June 9.
The Philippines surpassed the 28 gold medal haul of the country in the previous edition of the ASEAN Para Games held in Sukarta, Indonesia.
"Sa 34 na gold, 33 na silver, at 50 bronze medals na inyong pinanalo, pinakita ninyo ang galing at husay ng mga para athletes sa bansa at pinatunayang hindi hadlang ang kapansanan sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap," President Marcos said in a Facebook post.
"Dala ninyo ay hindi lamang karangalan para sa Pilipinas kundi mas malalim na pagkakaisa sa pagitan ng mga bansa sa rehiyon," the Chief Executive added.
Among the 11 countries competing in the 12th ASEAN Para Games, Indonesia topped the medal tally after gathering 153 gold medals, 141 silver medals, and 93 bronze medals.
