Manila, Aug. 6 -- Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio hailed Ormoc City as an exemplary local government partner in grassroots development.

Gregorio admired Ormoc's ambitious infrastructure program following a three-day visit that showcased its expanding network of competition venues and training facilities.

"Fantastic vision. Admirable passion. Shine, Ormoc Sports," Gregorio said as quoted in a news release Thursday.

The PSC chief joined city officials led by Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez, and Vice Mayor Carmelo Locsin Jr. in the turnover of a newly installed boxing ring at the Ormoc City Sports Complex.

PSC Commissioners Matthew Gaston and Walter Torres, Associati...