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18 Pangasinan athletes ‘gifted’
- Source: http://www.journal.com.ph/news/provincial/18-pangasinan-athletes-gifted
- Monday, December 26, 2016
- By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Eighteen Pangasinense athletes who brought home medals from the recent Batang Pinoy National Championships in Tagum City, Davao were given cash incentives by Governor Amado Espino III.
For capturing three gold medals in athletics, Aljon Ravina pocketed a total of P15,000. The other gold medalists who received P5,000 each were Francis James San Gabriel (athletics), Narayana RSI Mesina (karatedo), Mark Francis Norial (taekwondo) and John Mark Anastacio (chess).
Kevin Melendez, who earned two silver medals, received P6,000, while John Pauleen Singsing (karatedo), JZ Singsing (karatedo) and Claire Ysabelle Blanco (taekwondo) each received P3,000.
The bronze medalists who received P2,000 each were Iron Frias (athletics), Richard Dean Bravo (athletics), Khyssa Paltep (karatedo), Ren Jericho Bistusio (karatedo), Veronica Mae Tagorda (taekwondo), Arlene Gomez (wrestling), Julius Villabrille (badminton), Jaya Pajarillo (arnis) and Shaira Joy Rosario (arnis). The athletes received their special prizes during a recent courtesy call on the governor at the Urduja House.
Provincial Sports Director Modesto Operania said Team Pangasinan’s 75 athletes captured 21 medals (7 golds, 5 silvers and 9 bronzes) and the ranked 18th out of 248 participating local government units (LGUs).
Meanwhile, Governor Espino announced that the provincial government will launch the Pangasinan Sports Academy January, 2017 to further enhance the skills and competence of the athletes.
“’Yung maging full scholars lang kayo sa larangan ng sports kapag kayo ay nasa kolehiyo na ay napakalaking bagay na sa akin,” Espino told the athletes who are 16 years-old and below.