Senate commends Filipino athletes for record medal haul in ASEAN Para games

The Senate of the Philippines on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, commended Filipino athletes for bringing honor and pride to the nation with their record medal haul in the 13th ASEAN Para Games recently held in Thailand.

The Senate unanimously approved Resolution No. 33, recognizing Team Philippines for winning 45 gold, 37 silver, and 52 bronze medals in the biennial competition for athletes with disabilities.

“The achievements of the Philippine para-athletes stand as a testament to the Filipino spirit of resilience, determination, and excellence, while serving as an inspiration to the nation, especially to persons with disabilities aspiring to excel in sports and other fields,” the resolution read.

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go sponsored the resolution congratulating and commending the Philippine delegation to the 13th ASEAN Para Games for achieving the country's best-ever medal haul and for bringing honor and pride to the Filipino people.

Go also pushed for the passage of his bill seeking to grant athletes with disabilities fair and just incentives and recognize them on equal footing with other national athletes.

“As chairperson of the Committee on Sports, it is with great pride and honor that I sponsor Senate resolution honoring the Philippine delegation who have competed and showed exemplary performance in the 13th ASEAN Para Games held in Thailand," he said in his sponsorship speech.

"Team Philippines delivered a commendable and inspiring performance bolstered by an impressive haul of 45 gold medals. Our delegation proudly finished 4th overall, affirming the country’s growing strength and competitiveness in para sports in a regional level,” Go added.

Go said that beyond the gold medals, the Philippines delegation also secured 37 silver medals and 52 bronze medals, bringing the total medal count to 134, adding that these remarkable achievements reflect not only athletic excellence but also the depth, resilience, and fighting spirit of para athletes across various sporting discipline.

Deputy Minority Leader Joel Villanueva vowed his continued support for Filipino para-athletes after their successful campaign in the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand.

“Hindi lamang po kayo mga kampiyon sa palakasan, kayo po ay mga ehemplo ng pag-asa para sa ating minamahal na bayan,” Villanueva told the Philippine delegation.

-Paraluman News