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Memorable, iconic photos on Palarong Pambansa 2016 in Albay via Instagram

Danton H. Pascual 3 years ago12:01 am (UTC/GMT -8 HRS) 13 Apr , 2016

Sharing here selected posts via Instagram that will make you wish to be where all the action and events are taking place, all throughout the duration of the Albay province’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2016 from April 10-16.

As the joy and drama of winning and defeat continue to unfold in various venue locations, we will remember that all the events inspire and instill in every Filipino the feeling of camaraderie and unity.

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#MarhayNaAga #BicolUnivesity! #PalarongPambansa coverage is #swimming in the newly constructed #pool for #Palaro2016. #ManualToLyf #Albay2016
A post shared by Florencio Jusay (@fpjjr) on Apr 11, 2016 at 5:29pm PDT

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Congratulations indeed! #pinakaMaanghang na #palarongpambansa #openingceremonies #albay @joey_constantkindness
A post shared by Ambet Nabus (@ambetnabus) on Apr 10, 2016 at 6:14pm PDT

Of course, there will be more memorable moments we can look forward to before the game finally ends.

Memorable, iconic photos on Palarong Pambansa 2016 in Albay
Make one wish to be where the action is
Palarong Pambansa is for sportsmanship, camaraderie and unity, too!

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