Luna, Apayao - Ateneo Blue Eagles Middle Blocker Pia Ildefonso and National University Bulldogs Combo Guard Donn Lim, together with Governor Elias C. Bulut Jr., graced the opening of the 2023 sports festival held yesterday, February 01, 2023.
Gov. Bulut invited said guests to encourage athletes and the youth to fulfill their potentials in the field of sports.
Ildefonso, in her message, shared her experiences as a cancer survivor noting, "Bilang isang cancer survivor, ang sports po ay naging paraan upang mailabas ko ang buong pagkatao ko at maipakita kung ano ang nagpapasaya sa akin", urging the youth to engage themselves into sports, thereby developing both their character and perseverance.
Ildefonso who earlier shared her story on how volleyball playing helped her create an outlook of herself, challenged the young people of Apayao to choose a sport where they fit in and embrace it as part of their growth and maturity.
"Hindi mahalaga yung tagal mo sa industriya ng sports, kundi yung real-life lessons na natututunan na madadala natin sa panghabang-buhay natin", she added.
Lim, on the other hand, mentioned the importance of discipline in sports, encouraging the youth to do their best to level up their skills.
The UAAP stars commended the support of the provincial government in the development of sports programs geared towards strengthening camaraderie and teamwork among yApayaos.
Ildefonso last played UAAP Season 84 as a rookie while Lim recently played with the Dela Salle University Green Archers and is currently under residency in the NU in preparation for the UAAP Season 86.
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