(Eagle News) — Senator Richard Gordon expressed his pride with the successful 30th SEA Games opening held at the Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, which has wowed not just those inside the Philippine Arena, but audiences the world over.
Gordon who attended the opening ceremonies, along with volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) which he chairs, said that witnessing the spectacular opening ceremonies inside the 55,000-seater arena was truly wonderful and something to be proud of for all Filipinos
The senator posted his tweets about his experience in watching the magnificent performances, and also congratulated and thanked the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) for allowing the use of the Philippine Arena, considered as the world’s largest mixed use indoor theater.
“Congratulations and thank you to Iglesia Ni Cristo for the use of the Philippine Arena. This is an important edifice for our nation,” he said in his tweet.
He also thanked INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo Manalo and all of the INC members for the Philippine Arena which, he said, is “now an important structure for Philippine culture, sports, and international conventions—among others.”
“Congratulations again to Ka Eduardo and the rest of the INC! Mabuhay!” he said in a tweet.
Senator Gordon also posted pictures of him while inside the Philippine Arena, along with the Philippine chess team, and other Filipino athletes, saying the country should continue to give them full support.
“It’s an honor to be with our country’s pride—the Filipino athletes. Let us show them our support,” he tweeted.
He also posted photos of the Red Cross volunteers in action at the arena who were giving medical assistance there, saying he was proud of them.
“Proud of our Red Cross staff and volunteers assigned at the Philippine Arena during the opening ceremony of the #30thSEAGAMES who were there to provide medical assistance to the attendees of this historical event,” he said in a tweet.