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served as muses for each of the 11 participating countries. Robert Seña performed a welcoming song to the tune of “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika.” After speeches from the Organizing Committee chairman Alan Peter Cayetano and President Abraham Tolentino of the Philippine Olympic Committee, President Rodrigo Duterte officially declared the games open. The final segment of the ceremony entitled “We Win As One” (Pagkakaisa) began with a dance that featured capiz lanterns. After which, all of the performers and dancers came to the stage to sing the official theme song, “We Win As One”. In between the song, a video was shown featuring Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and <strong>2019</strong> AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships gold medalist Nesthy Petecio, lighting the cauldron at the New Clark City Sports Complex. After the rendition of the song, the ceremony came to a close. <strong>ABW</strong> was there and the activity and excitement at Subic Bay Yacht Club was in top gear as sailors from all 11 countries set out to show their sailing and windsurfing skills. In Subic bay for the water-sports events commencing on November 30th <strong>ABW</strong> was there and the activity and excitement at Subic Bay Yacht Club was in top gear as sailors from all 11 countries set out to show their sailing and windsurfing skills. We could only cover the first two days before going to press but the full story will be in the March edition. Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan venue of the opening ceremonies 20