SENATOR Francis Tolentino lauded the successful conduct of the Philippine ROTC Games Luzon leg at the Cavite State University which officially concluded on Saturday.

“We are doing this not just to foster sportsmanship, but to develop patriotism among our youth,” Tolentino said.

“Love of country is what the ROTC is anchored on… No amount of coral degradation in the West Philippine Sea can diminish the love of country of our youth,” the senator added.

Tolentino, the founder of the games, hailed the hardwork of the Organizing Committee led by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero de Vera and Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann.

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa also graced the closing ceremony.

The PRG Luzon Leg will be followed by the National Capital Region leg on October 8 to 14 and the National Championships from October 22 to 27 to be held in Marikina City.