Over 15,000 student-athletes, coaches and technical officials from the 18 regions of the country join the traditional parade during the opening of the 65th Paralong Pambansa at Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Memorial Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Saturday (May 24, 2024). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced the opening of the annual sports competition. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim)