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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Bago City fetes two sons who won medals in 31st SEA Games in Vietnam

Bago City fetes two sons who won medals in 31st SEA Games in Vietnam

Published May 31, 2022 12:32 pm


BACOLOD CITY - The city government of Bago in Negros Occidental honored two of its sons, boxers Rogen Ladon and James Palicte, for their achievements in the recently-concluded 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam.

Bago City officials led by Mayor Nicholas Yulo (3rd from right), turn over cash incentives to Negrense boxers Rogen Ladon (5th from left) and James Palicte (4th from right) who won in the 31st SEA Games during the hero’s welcome at the Bantayan Park Monday. (Glazyl Masculino Photo)

Ladon and Palicte, both 28 years old, were given hero’s welcome by the city government upon their arrival in the province on Monday following their notable performances in the biennial sports spectacle in Hanoi where the Philippines finished fourth overall with 52-70-104 gold-silver-bronze medals.

Ladon bagged the gold medal in men’s flyweight division (52 kgs) while Palicte took home the bronze medal in men’s lightweight division.

In the 2019 SEA Games which the Philippines hosted, both were gold medalists, but Palicte failed to duplicate his golden triumph this year.

The City Council approved a resolution congratulating the Bagonhon athletes who have shown exemplary performance in the SEA Games, and granting incentives to them and their coaches.

Ladon received a cash incentive of P50,000, while Palicte got P30,000 cash incentive from the local government during a simple program held at the Bantayan Park.

In a media interview, Ladon thanked the city government for the warm welcome and for celebrating their victory.

Ladon said they are preparing for two tournaments this year, including an invitational tournament in Brazil. He said he is also preparing for a possibility to join the Olympics again.

Ladon joined the Olympics in Brazil in 2016 but reached no farther than the second preliminary quarterfinals.

Despite the difficulties brought about by the pandemic, Ladon said they were able to continue their training via online before returning to actual training with their coaches.

Palicte also thanked the local government for their support to the athletes.

Palicte said he suffered acid reflux during the final round of the competition, which he said caused him to lose his momentum and power during the fight. However, he said he did his best and is still thankful for such recognition.

Mayor Nicholas Yulo said that the city is proud to have these athletes who gave glory to the city and the Philippines.

“It will always be an honor for our country to receive a gold medal or any other medal in international sports competition,” the mayor said while stressing the importance of the sports program in developing the skills of the athletes at the grass-root level.

He also paid tribute to the late Mayor Manuel “Tutay” Torres who started the boxing program in the city, which he noted has helped the athletes in their direction and accomplishment in life.

The Boxing Capital of the Philippines was a moniker earned by the city for producing legendary names in boxing like Mansueto "Onyok” Velasco, a silver medalist in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Yulo hopes that it will serve as an inspiration to the people of Bago and the Negrenses.

Meanwhile, the city government also turned over cash incentives worth P100,000 to the three teams of the Softball League.

The Bago City Juniors Softball League was hailed champion in the Little League Philippines National Finals Softball Tournament, Bago City Majors Softball League which ranked first runner up in the Little League Philippines National Finals Softball Tournament, and Bago City Seniors Softball League which ranked second runner up in the Little League Philippines National Finals Softball Tournament.


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