President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to arrive in Bacolod City on Tuesday to cheer on the Filipino athletes participating in the South East Asian Games, Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella said yesterday.

Puentevella said the President may also meet with Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra during her visit.

Puentevella said the President, on her arrival will have lunch with sports officials of the participating countries in the SEA Games and Negros Occidental officials, and will cheer Philippine volleyball and boxing athletes.

If she decides to stay overnight she may also watch the football match between the Philippines and Malaysia at the Panaad Park and Stadium at 5 p.m. on Nov. 29, he added.

Puentevella said the President is taking a hands-on policy on the SEA Games and is very concerned about security measures for the visiting athletes and dignitaries.

The solon met with the President Tuesday to brief her of the progress of the Bacolod SEA Games and will meet with her again today.

Groups calling for the resignation of the president are threatening to stage protests during her Bacolod visit to the SEA Games.*CPG

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