The office of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday said that through House Resolution No. 568, lawmakers will share a portion of their salaries for January 2020 as a way to hail Filipino athletes and grant them additional incentives. ADVERTISEMENTA total of 1,094 Filipino athletes, backed by 753 coaches, are competing in the biennial Games. Under the resolution, House members agreed that it is “fitting” to grant the athletes additional incentives as they bring great honor and pride to the Filipino people by winning gold medals in their respective sports. The 30th SEA Games officially opened last Nov. 30 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan and will end on Dec. 11 at the New Clark City in Tarlac.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 05, 2019 03:56 UTC