SENATOR Francis Tolentino, founder of the Philippine ROTC Games, took pride in the convergence of more than 30 private and public higher education institutions to join the National Capital Region leg of the sports meet.

During a press conference at the closing ceremony of the event on Saturday, Tolentino said, “So nakita ninyo nag-fuse ‘yung tatlo — private schools, state colleges and universities, local colleges and universities. So, ano pa ‘yung hahanapin ninyo nito? Mahigit trenta po ‘yung sumali.”

The lawmaker highlighted such convergence as a trailblazing aspect of PRG compared to other collegiate sports competitions that are mostly exclusive to certain school categories.

Notwithstanding the successful run of PRG so far, Tolentino acknowledged the anticipated challenge for the upcoming National Games next week which will transpire in Manila.

However, the senator assured that in coordination with the Philippine Navy, Air Force, and Army, and the entire organizing committee of PRG, the games will overcome every challenge.

Tolentino likewise thanked his fellow PRG organizers.

“Napakagagaling ng mga nakasama ko. Sila po ‘yong talagang nagpatakbo nito. Sila ‘yong nag-manibela, piloto, sila na po lahat,” he stressed.