MVP Sports Foundation donates weightlifting gear worth P2.2 million
THE Manny V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation (MVPSF) donated P2.2 million worth of gym equipment for the weightlifting facility of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in Baguio City.
It also funded the renovation of the training hub of national team in the City of Pines.
“We cannot delay something as beautiful as this,” according to PSC chair Pato Gregorio. “Every day we delay opening these spaces for our athletes is a day of training lost.”
Mr. Gregorio said he is expecting more private support like this to come.
“We’re very happy to give help to the PSC and to athletes. We look forward to more programs that we can share with Chairman Pató,” MVPSF Executive Director Paulo Trillo said.
Mr. Gregorio and the PSC board also approved a P5,000 increase of the monthly stipend of national athletes and coaches starting next month.
“We (athletes) will cherish our blessings,” according to Islay Erika Bomogao, the first Filipina Muay Thai world champion.
“Hindi po namin sasayangin ito. Lalo pa po naming paghuhusayan ang training namin, para sa bayan,” Paris 2024 Olympic boxing bronze medalist Aira Villegas said. — Joey Villar
