Visayas Leg of Philippine ROTC Games Set to Kick Off in Iloilo City

In a historic move, the Visayas Leg of the Philippine ROTC Games is all set to take place in Iloilo City from July 13th to 19th, 2023.

An essential Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was formally signed on Monday, forging a partnership between the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education, West Visayas State University (WVSU), and the Iloilo City government, to ensure the successful staging of the ROTC Games.

This significant agreement was spearheaded by Major General Elpidio Talja, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command of the Philippine Air Force, Matty Treñas, Executive Assistant of the Iloilo City Government, and Dr. Joselito Villaruz, President of WVSU.

With over a thousand registered athletes from various universities across Regions 6, 7, and 8, according to Talja, the competition is set to showcase the region’s finest talents. Participants will compete in seven exciting sporting events, including athletics, boxing, arnis, kickboxing, basketball, volleyball, and e-sports.

Talja emphasized that the Philippine ROTC Games aim to nurture and refine the skills of Filipino athletes while unearthing potential talents capable of representing the Philippines in world-class sports events.

The grand opening ceremonies of the Visayas Leg of the Philippine ROTC Games are scheduled to light up the Iloilo Sports Complex on August 13th, marking the beginning of a weeklong celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and athletic excellence.