Marcos congratulates Filipino medalists in 4th Asian Para Games

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded Filipinos who reigned victorious in the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

"Team PH made waves at the 4th Asian Para Games, securing the 9th spot with an impressive medal haul of 19 - 10 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze!" Marcos said in a tweet.

"A resounding congratulations to our Para athletes for their outstanding achievements! You fill us with great Filipino pride!" he added.

The Philippines bagged a total of 19 medals in this year's Asian Para Games with 10 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals.

The Para chess athletes added five more gold medals to the Philippines' haul. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA Integrated News