PGMA's Statement during the Closing Ceremonies of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games |
Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (05 December 2005) |
| Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Ramirez. Honorable Vice President, Former President Ramos, the Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, highnesses, excellencies, guests, mga kababayan, to all the athletes and officials of the participating nations of the Southeast Asian games, we bid you farewell with a deep sense of gratitude, warm friendship and camaraderie. The sportsmanship shown by all the competitors mark the collective excellence of ASEAN as a solid region sharing a proud heritage. In behalf of a proud and jubilant people, I salute the athletes and thank the sports associations, the private sector, the government officials, the gallant volunteers, and all those who one way or another contributed to the success of the games. Mabuhay ang Southeast Asian games! And now, I declare the 23rd Southeast Asian games close. |