LC hosts 3rd Luzon Comelec Goodwill Games

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff Reporter

Local officials and residents in this sunshine city of Laoag warmly welcomed more than a thousand employees of the Commission on Elections in Luzon led by their chairman Atty. Sixto Brillantes as they participated in a grand parade to kick off the opening of the 3^rd Luzon Goodwill Games at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City.

Drum and lyre contingents led the colorful grand parade around the city as decorated horse-drawn carrier or kalesa carried their muses and Comelec commissioners to the opening program.

The two-day 3^rd Goodwill Games, which happens every two years, was participated in by seven regions in Luzon to compete in various sports events including basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, track and field and shoot fest held in various locations aside from the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium.

One of the highlights of the event includes a tribute to Comelec chairman Brillantes who is retiring next year.

Initially, the 3^rd Luzon goodwill games should have been hosted by the Bicol region but in honor of Brillantes who hails from Northern Luzon, the event was moved to Laoag City instead.

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