Statement of Senator Nancy Binay on the opening
of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games

Sumasaludo ako sa labingtatlong atletang Filipino na sasabak at magpapamalas ng kanilang husay at kakayahan sa ika-31 Olympics sa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Our athletes will carry the country's flag with pride and honor in competing with the rest of the world.

Through discipline and determination, and training religiously, our athletes have reached the top of their respective fields. May they perform well and compete graciously to get that much awaited and prayed for Olympic gold medal.

Our country stands and prays for the success of its athletes, who continuously inspire us to persevere in achieving our dreams.

Mabuhay ang atletang Filipino! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!