President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) 2009 National Games open on Monday (April 20) at the University of Nueva Caceres Sports Gymnasium in Naga City. Also in photo are (from left) Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, PRISAA chairman Dr. Gonzalo Duque, and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) head Dr. Emmanuel Angeles, PRISAA founding chair. (Alex Cal/PIA Bicol)

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo raises the flag of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) during the opening ceremonies of the PRISAA 2009 National Games Monday (April 20). (Alex Cal/PIABicol)