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Government officials receive honorary Dans from the Philippine Taekwondo Association during its 50th anniversary celebration on August 22, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. Handout/PSC

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787479328209IMG_9873.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Government officials receive honorary Dans from the Philippine Taekwondo Association during its 50th anniversary celebration on August 22, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. Handout/PSC"/>Government officials receive honorary Dans from the Philippine Taekwondo Association during its 50th anniversary celebration on August 22, 2026 at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. Handout/PSC</div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other government officials received honorary Dans as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) celebrated its 50th year.The national sports association (NSA) for taekwondo conferred Marcos with an honorary 9th Dan during the Kukkiwon Honorary Conferment Ceremony, Saturday at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila on Saturday.Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Gregorio received the distinction on behalf of the President.Teodoro and Gregorio were each conferred the 5th Dan, along with Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino and PTA President Raffy Alunan.&quot;It is a time to look back with gratitude at what has been accomplished, and to look ahead with renewed determination to what more can still be achieved,&quot; said Gregorio, in a message delivered on behalf of Marcos Jr.&quot;Since its founding in 1976, the PTA has remained steadfast in its mission of developing taekwondo in the Philippines. More than a sport, taekwondo has become a means of cultivating discipline, pursuing excellence and building character among generations of Filipinos,&quot; he added.Gregorio noted that for five decades, the PTA &quot;has helped young Filipinos develop the values of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.&quot;Every year, over a hundred competitions are conducted across the country, alongside grassroots initiatives, training programs, and other activities that bring taekwondo closer to our communities,&quot; the president also said in his message.The PTA has also provided for its network of coaches, trainers, referees, technical officials and administrators, which is also key to the country&#x27;s strong representation in the world of taekwondo.&quot;As we celebrate this milestone, we must also recognize that the work does not end here. This administration is committed to working with the PTA in realizing our vision of producing globally competitive athletes and coaches, while making Taekwondo accessible to every Filipino,&quot; Marcos&#x27; message continued. &quot;Through the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the government will support the expansion of taekwondo programs, the conduct of competitions, and the continuing development of our athletes and coaches.&quot;The PSC and the PTA have laid the groundwork for a brand new National Taekwondo Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in March, which will see the taekwondo center take the place of the old PSC Bowling Center.It is expected to be completed by December or in early 2027, and is projected to house 100 taekwondo athletes and feature competition and training grounds, as well as stands. &quot;With this new taekwondo center, we can host more international tournaments and give exposure to our national athletes. The shift will surely open up great opportunities for our sports and for our athletes,&quot; said Gregorio.

The national sports association (NSA) for taekwondo conferred Marcos with an honorary 9th Dan during the Kukkiwon Honorary Conferment Ceremony, Saturday.

The national sports association (NSA) for taekwondo conferred Marcos with an honorary 9th Dan during the Kukkiwon Honorary Conferment Ceremony, Saturday.

Marcos, other gov't officials receive honorary Dans from taekwondo NSA

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Marcos, other gov't officials receive honorary Dans from taekwondo NSA

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Published August 23, 2026 06:03 PM PHT

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