OUTSTANDING BUTUAN ATHLETES. The city government of Butuan is awarding PHP70,000 to Dave Cea for his silver medal in Taekwondo Men’s Kyorugi-74kg event in the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam. Another Butuanon, Breanna Labadan, will also receive PHP50,000 for securing bronze in gymnastics during the Vietnam SEA Games. (Photo courtesy of Butuan CIO)
BUTUAN CITY – The city government will provide cash rewards to Butuanon athletes who won medals in the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam.
In a statement Friday, the City Information Office of Butuan (CIO), said the cash incentives for the two Butuanon athletes, Dave Cea and Breanna Labadan, is based on a city ordinance.
Cea and Labadan recently won medals in their respective games in Hanoi, Vietnam.
A resident of Barangay Tagabaca here, Cea will receive PHP70,000 for winning a silver medal in his Taekwondo Men’s Kyorugi-74kg event.
Labadan of Barangay Tandang Soro will also receive PHP50,000 for winning a bronze medal in gymnastics.
“Butuan City is proud of the success of its athletes during the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam,” CIO said.
CIO said SP Ordinance No. 6169-2020 aims to recognize the achievements of athletes from Butuan, as it seeks to encourage more athletes from the city to excel in their respective sports events. (PNA)
