MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged all government offices and the private sector to support the 11th Asian Age Group Championship to be hosted by the Philippines next month.

The Memorandum Circular No. 43 signed last Wednesday directed all government offices and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, and encouraged the private sector to extend support and necessary assistance for the successful hosting of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships.

“The hosting of said championship event in the Philippines will bring international prestige, publicity, goodwill, and economic benefits to the country,” said the memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on January 17, 2024.

The said sports event is a highly anticipated swimming competition, bringing together young swimmers from across Asia.

It will be held from February 26 to March 9, 2024 at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas City, Tarlac, hosted by the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI), the national sports association for aquatic sports in the Philippines.

PAI has earlier announced there will be 44 Filipino swimmers– 22 boys and 22 girls – who will join the competition.

Around 1,400 swimmers from across Asia are expected to compete in the tournament. (PND)