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| Host city | Legazpi, Albay (main) |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Motto | Transforming Communities, Transcending through K to 12 |
| Teams | 18 regional athletic associations |
| Athletes | 14,000+ athletes[1] |
| Opening | 10 April |
| Closing | 16 April |
| Opened by | Secretary of Education Armin Luistro |
| Torch lighter | Terrence Romeo Francis Everisto |
| Main venue | Bicol University Sports Complex |
| Broadcast partners | ABS-CBN Sports and Action Channel 23 and ABS-CBN Sports and Action HD |
| Website | albaypalaro2016.com |
The 2016 Palarong Pambansa was the 59th edition of the annual multi-sporting event for Filipino student-athletes. Athletic associations from the country's 18 regions were competed in different sporting events and discipline. The games were held at the Bicol University Sports Complex, in Albay Province,[2] from April 10–16, 2016.[3]
Negros Island Region which was created in 2015, participated for the first time in the Palarong Pambansa as a region.[4]
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- ^ Alcober, Neil (2015-10-31). "Albay to host 2016 Palarong Pambansa". Manila Times. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ Lozada, Mei-Lin (January 25, 2016). "First-time host Albay all set for Palarong Pambansa". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ Chavez, Richiel (1 February 2016). "DepEd signs deal". Sun Star Cebu. Retrieved 1 February 2016.