PASAY CITY—The Philippine Senate unanimously adopted Resolution No. 47 on May 20 to officially commend the Philippine national barebow archery team for their historic performance at the Malaysia 2026 Asia Barebow Championship. 

Led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the upper chamber rallied behind the athletes who secured the country’s first-ever gold medal alongside bronze finishes at the regional tournament in Selangor, Malaysia, which concluded earlier this month.

Senator Robinhood Padilla sponsored the resolution, taking to the plenary floor to personally recognize each member of the national squad. 

In an emotional address, Padilla praised the archers' grit and focus, highlighting how their historic victory proves that Filipino talent and discipline stand unmatched on the international stage. 

"Isang makasaysayang panalo na nagpapatunay na ang galing, tapang, disiplina, at determinasyon ng Pilipino ay walang katumbas…pinatunayan nila na ang pusong Pinoy ay hindi sumusuko.” Senator Padilla stated, celebrating the team’s unyielding spirit.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Committee on Sports, strongly backed the resolution and emphasized the broader impact of the team's success on the nation's athletic landscape. 

Go declared the milestone a proud moment for the entire country, noting that the triumph elevates not just Philippine archery, but the status of Philippine sports as a whole.

“This achievement is a proud moment, not only for Philippine archery, but for Philippine sports as a whole,” Senator Go said.