Sent off

Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (8th from left) and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Noel Clement (9th from left), together with ranking police and military officials lead the send-off for soldier-athletes, coaches, and emergency responders who will participate in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, in Camp Aguinaldo on Monday, Nov. 11. The country will host the regional biennial sporting event from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.