2019 Palarong Pambansa
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Host cityDavao City
CountryPhilippines
Motto"Shaping the Future through Sports"
Teams17 regional athletic associations
| Host city | Davao City |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Motto | "Shaping the Future through Sports" |
| Teams | 17 regional athletic associations |
| Athletes | 15,000 |
| Opening | April 27, 2019 |
| Closing | May 4, 2019 |
| Opened by | Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte |
| Ceremony venue | Davao City-UP Sports Complex |
The 2019 Palarong Pambansa, officially known as the 62nd Palarong Pambansa, was a multi-sport event held in Davao City, from April 27 to May 4, 2019. Student-athletes from 17 athletic associations consisting the 17 regions of the Philippines competed in different sporting events and disciplines.[1]
Davao City division wins the bid for the 2019 games over Zamboanga Province, Misamis Occidental, and General Santos City. It was also the second consecutive time in Davao Region to host the games since 2015 in Tagum City.[2]
| 2019 Palarong Pambansa bids | ||
|---|---|---|
| City/Municipality | Province/Region | |
| Davao City | Davao Region | |
| Zamboanga City | Zamboanga Peninsula | |
| Oroquieta, Tangub, Ozamiz | Misamis Occidental | |
| General Santos | Soccsksargen | |
Winning bid
