00:00We all know who to look out for and who will be participating in the 21st edition of Bimpiaga from tomorrow to December 5 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
00:11For more details, please listen to the report of our teammate, Paolo Salamatin.
00:17All set for the 4th hosting of the Philippines, the 11th edition of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
00:27East ASEAN Growth Area, or Bimpiaga Friendship Games, from December 1 to 5 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
00:34The initial schedule for the said hosting is set for 2020, but the plan was forced to be postponed due to the pandemic.
00:42In 1996, it was the first time that Bimpiaga hosted in General Santos City, Puerto Princesa in 2003, and General Santos City in 2012.
00:53Five teams will be flagged by the Philippines in the upcoming edition this year, where it will be called the Philippines A, B, C, D, and E.
01:02The Philippine Sports Commission organized a total of 8 events for the competition, such as Sepak Takraw, Karate, Penchak Silat, Swimming, Badminton, Athletics, Archery, and Esports.
01:16It is expected that all countries will gather tomorrow at Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex, which is the official venue of the opening ceremonies of Bimpiaga Friendship Games.
01:28Paolo Salamatin for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.