Batang Pinoy 2025 in Normal Santos Metropolis

Town’s internet hosting of the nationwide sporting occasion showcases how sports activities and tourism can go hand in hand

Greater than 20,000 younger athletes, 28 sporting occasions, one nice metropolis. This 12 months, Normal Santos hosted the Batang Pinoy Nationwide Youth Video games.

It has been no small feat however GenSan pulled out all of the stops as the house of champions like Manny Pacquiao and Rolando Navarrete. Normal Santos Metropolis totally understands how sports activities can elevate the profile of a small metropolis and drive unprecedented financial progress.

On this episode, voices from the town inform us how native sports activities tourism works — how excellence in sports activities is empowered by excellence in tourism. 

Present host Pató Gregorio talks to Batang Pinoy gold medalists who hail from GenSan, sharing their journey as budding champions. GenSan Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao additionally shares her ideas on how her metropolis has thrived on each sports activities and tourism.

Homestretch goals to inform the tales of people that encourage us with their struggles and triumphs, and the locations that assist outline our spirit as a nation.

Watch on Sunday, November 23, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube channel. – Rappler.com