Go seeks extra allowances, perks for PH Olympians

Senator Bong Go is pushing for additional allowances and incentives for members of Team Philippines who will be competing in the Tokyo Olympics.

The chair of the Senate sports committee said he coursed a request of the Philippine Sports Commission for extra benefits to the Office of the President.

“Nagpapasalamat po tayo sa mahal na Pangulo, sa Office of the President, dahil inaprubahan nila ang ating apela na dagdagan ang allowances ng ating mga atleta na lalahok sa Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics,” said Go.

The senator said he and the PSC recommended the allowance increase to the President.

“Ako, ine-expect ko na makakuha tayo ng ginto. We wish them good luck at ako naman po ay tiwalang kakayanin nating manalo at makakuha ng ating inaasam na gold medal para sa ating bayan. Dito lang po kami nagbibigay ng full support sa ating mga atleta,” he added.

Notably, an additional allowance worth P100,000 was granted by the President “as token and to celebrate the achievement” of the athletes qualified for the Olympics and Paralympics, the senator said.

Earlier, initial allowances and provisions have already been given to the athletes and coaches including $1,000 per person, delegation supply of competition equipment and uniforms, plane tickets, billeting, and delegation uniforms through the efforts of the PSC.

There are 19 Filipino Olympians qualified to compete in the Olympics, which will take place from July 23 to September 8 and five Filipino Paralympians qualified for the Paralympics, which will take place from August 24 to September 5.

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