World champions

The Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation team paid Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. (seated, center) a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace after bringing home five gold medals from the ICF World Dragon Boat Championship in Georgia, United States. Go For Gold top executive Jeremy Go (standing, seventh from left) made the trip possible for the women’s team that helped the Philippines win the overall seniors’ title. Also in photo are PCKDF president Jonne Go (seated, second from left) and head coach Len Escollante (seated, extreme right).