At 4:30 in the afternoon, participants gathered at the beach area for the first Plenary Session with
Ptr. Raymund Francisco, who spoke about the Christ-Centered Home and the roles of fathers, mothers, and children as defined in the Bible. One participant described the sermon as
“an eye-opener and an encouragement, especially in today’s world.”.

Opening Night

After the session, everyone was encouraged to get ready for dinner, and by 7:00 p.m., families began arriving at the yard area in their vibrant tropical attire. Once everyone had enjoyed the delicious buffet, teams returned to the beach area for the Opening Night Ceremony, hosted by Dawn Asensi, Christian Kurt Sugano, and Choi Apao. The beachfront came alive with colors, chants, and yells as teams showcased their banners and cheers. The team names were revealed as The Red Lions, Blue the Candle, The Yellow Submarine, and Jolliberde.