RP SEA Games swim team gives back

Filipino-American swimmers who represented the country in the recently concluded Laos Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) took some of time off to give back something to the community. Double gold medal winner Miguel Molina led the national tankers who conducted free swim clinics in different parts of the country.

Joining Molina were Ryan Arabejo and Daniel Coakley who broke SEAG records in winning the gold medals in the 1,500m and 50m freestyle events.

The program, handled by the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA) and dubbed as “Swim with Mig winning spirit clinics", was held in Manila, Makati, Quezon City, Cebu City, General Santos City and Davao City.

“Swimmers in different parts of the country have been able to not just rub elbows with the likes of Filipino champs but they have come up to hear them share important training goal setting and racing tips from our Olympians," said PASA president Mark Joseph.

The country’s ace swimmers readily made themselves available since they also want to give something back to the Filipino people who have been very supportive in their campaign. “All our swimmers are on their way back to their foreign training centers now but are leaving with a sense of having given back to Philippine swimming a wonderful irony considering they have given so much for the country as competitors," added Joseph.

Clinics handled by the top swimmers will not be just a one shot deal as PASA will also hold same activity next year with the month of January set at Tacloban City.

JB Walsh, who will be retiring to study medicine in the US, will be handling the series of clinics which will also be supported by the provincial government of Leyte. “The clinics go hand in hand with the decision of Leyte government to make swimming a priority sport.

The brand new Olympic pool used in the last Palarong Pambansa (National Games) will be the venue," added Joseph. With the program, PASA hopes to widen the country’s grassroots base which will be used for the search of new pool talents for the national team. “We salute our swimmers for their sense of patriotism and bayanihan spirit. This is what swimming is all about, not just better swimmer but better people," added the PASA head. – GMANews.TV

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/180569/rp-sea-games-swim-team-gives-back/story/

Milo behind SEA Games gold medal winners

Milo, a long-time supporter of RP sports, again rallied behind Team Philippines, which ended its 10-day campaign in the SEA Games in Laos with 124 medals, including 38 golds.

“Milo has always been a big part of this special event. It is a source of pride and privilege to support our local athletes all the way to their victory,” said Nestlé AVP and Milo sports events executive Pat Goc-ong.

“Milo knows the importance of raising awareness about the values and benefits of sports to Filipinos, especially among the youth, which is why we remain one of the strongest supporters of the SEA Games,” said Nestlé AVP and Milo consumer marketing manager Stephanie Toh-Sy.

Through the years, Milo has played a big role in helping build the country’s champions. Its numerous and highly popular sports events like the Milo-sponsored Summer Sports Clinics, BEST Center, Milo Little Olympics, and the National Milo Marathon are noted for giving Milo the honor to consistently discover and nurture the country’s future sports champions.

In fact, some of the country’s past and current sports heroes have, at some point, been associated with Milo. They include swimming stalwarts Miguel Molina, Ferdinand Frigiliana, Ernest Lorenzo Dee, Johansen Benedict Aguilar, Michael Christian Advincula, Ambrose Raymund Agustin, McTracy John Alindogan, Lex Alcantara, Miko Alivia, Fahad Alkhaldi, Donn Mitchell Almera, Lorenzo Ampil, Miguel Blaise Ampil, Elyjah Avila, Hamed Afshin Azar, Efren Bartolome III, Alfonso Jose Bautista, Diether Bautista, Pierce Jerald Beltran, Nicolo Carlo Bengzon, Benedict Campos, Martin Alden Carandang, Joshua Ching, Alexander Lawrence Chu, Jonquille Wesley Chua, Skyler Claveria, Bendrick Co, Bervyn Co, Cole Co, Joseph Benjamin Cruz, Aldrich Cu, Julian de Borja, Jason Ryan Difuntorum, Adrian Thomas Dionisio, Charles Gerson Diu, Christan Domingo, Girroh Dones, John Paul Elises, Jose Ereñeta, Troy Jordan Espiritu, Robert Estrellado, Juan Rodrigo Fonseca, Dre Forlales, Joshua Francisco, Jason Paul Gaviola, Dominic Go, Jhonmar Gonzales, Juan Miguel Guidote, Steven Francis Ho, Miguel Andoni Ibazeta, Maurice Sacho Ilustre, Earl Jay Jayme, Patrick Anthony Juen, Reiniel Francis Lagman, Ted Jacob Laminta, Jarvin Li, Marc Libarnes, Lance Xavier Lim, Michael Lim, Eugene Lester Lin, Elijah Lizares, Jalen Trey Lizo, Charles Geoffrey Lo, Nathan Mangulabnan, Arrion Zachary Marañon, Matthew Marzan, Leonardo Carlo Millan, Benjie Gregory Narciso, Juan Miguel Narciso, Matthew Aaron Ong, Baron Joaquin Ong, Marc Artemius Joseph Paderon, Brian Padua, Aidan Kyle Paggabao, Ralph Payumo, Christian Albert Pinto, Angelo Gabriel Profeta, Joseph Gabriel Pronove, Joshua Albert Protasio, Adrian Neil Puyo, Kelles Aerean Que, Maxim Christopher Quilala, Emmanuel Dominic Quilala, Alberto Javier Racelis, Inigo Ragandap, Mikhail Andrei Ramones, Vincent John Raymundo, Marvin Aldrich Relucio, Kirk Dominique Reyes, Josemaria Roldan, Christian Luigi Roxas, Philip Sahagun, Allan San Juan, Marion Joseph Salazar, Jomai Santos, Rochmond Exequiel Santos, Leon Red Silvestre, Lance Williamson So, David Sta. Maria, Christian Sy, Zoltan Taguibao, Ron Erich Tan, Jaren Rylie Tan, Kevin Christopher Ty, Benjamin Uy, Angel Jacob Villanueva, Kenley Wong, Sage Franz Edward Yabut, Joshua Benzi Yang, Timothy Brian Yap, Timothy Vincent Yap, Mikiah Matthew Zalamea, Rafael Paolo Zialcita, Kurt Abalos, Arthur Martin Kadeen Aguila, Luis Alfonso Arriola, Ernest Matthew Austria, Jacob Balanag, Kevin Joseph Barrios, Miguel Karlo Barlisan, Alberto Batungbacal, Drei Buhain, Aki Carino, Gabo Castaneda, Christopher Jay Castillo, Jan Edric Changco, Justin Marcus Cheng, Jan Michael Chiu, Santi Chua, Anthony Co, Michael Jefferson Cocabo, Joshua David Custodio, Michaelmars Danila, Gabriel De La Rosa, Joshua Raphael Del Rio, Emmanuel Diaz, Marcus Jet Esteban, Jan Paul Formalejo, Joaquin Francisco, Christopher Dave Fua, Matteo Joaquin Gancayco, Ranger Gavino, Rafael Go, Judd Gregorio, Angelo Gueco, Rafa Isip, Rey Benjamin Joson, Jessie Khing Lacuna, Eric Michael Lao, Karlo Sebastian Lim, Ianniko Grieco Limfilipino, Joseph Ignacio Mapa, Nelson Henry Mejia, Byron Jared Mella, Nori Benjamin Mendoza, Paolo Gabriel Mutuc, Paolo Nevado, Hans Jefferson Ngo, Axel Steven Toni Ngui, Chem Ocampo, Jose Gio Fidel Palencia, Hjalmar Pasaylo, Miguel Alberto Pasuena, Elijah Pobre, Raem Puno, Angelo Jose Querol, Prince Joshua Rotoni, David Santos, Jan Jeric Santos, Philip Joaquin Santos, Kevin Duan See, Johannes Sison, Bruce Willis Sing, Keith Asher So, Kevin Sy, Joshua Borromeo Taleon, Julius Tan, Sean Paul Tan, Matthew Adrien Tao, Charles Emmanuel Ticbaen, Aldo Zelig Tong, Evan Brian Uy, Miguel Valencia, Ino Miguel Velarde, Chase Colin Yao, Ulysses Joseph Yap, Erwin Yaptangco, Lorenzo Abanilla, Erlando James Abilo, Gerardo Miguel Alava, Matthew Alumbres, Aryan Israel Anastacio, Antonio Aquino IV, Ryan Paolo Arabejo, Jose Mari Sebastian Arcilla, Neil Aynera, Joshua Chace Balinas, Joseph Gaston Beloso, Gian Daniel Berino, Manuel Bretana, Gabriel Lorenzo Castelo, Alessi Castro, Ethan Chua, Hans Chua, Jake Aaron Chua Yap, Ian Kenneth Cruz, Cedrick Jason Cruz, Malco Alron Dacanay, Lawin Dacera, Nikita Dacera, Ralph Anrey Del Rosario, Carl Louis dela Cruz, Rafael dela Torre, David Franco Dela Rosa, Jose Antonio Dela Rosa, David de Layola, Lanz Dilla, Lans Rawlin Donato, Rafael Dominic Echiverri, Jao Daniel Elamparo, Aljose Gerard Habakkuk Fonacier, Sean Michael Garchitorena, Kensaku Hatazawa, Raphael Dominic Ibaviosa, Dexter John Lacuna, Jasper Jake Laguitao, Keith Paolo Landicho, Roy Lapiz, Wilfredo Laysico, Derek Libadia, Telesforo Limjap III, Orpheus Magbanlac, Karl Ivan Marcelo, Karlo Andreo Marfori, Alfonso Miguel Marquez, Seth Isaak Martin, Christen Mercado, Jasper Victor Ong, Francis Lorenz Pallasigui, Lynwell Pena, Andrae Miguel Pogiongko, Lorenzo Racadio, Jerome Reluya, Juan Carlo Miguel Reyes, Rianney Ramil Reynoso, Alfred Rojo, Patrick Sajol, Carlo Nicklaus Salazar, Gerard Emiliani Samson, Jiego Santiago, Bonnie Byron Sy, Kean Cedric Ting, Raikkonen Lewis Uera, Kendrick Uy, Eirron Seth Vibar, Robert Steven Villanueva, Dunn Clarke Farell Corleto Vinluan III, Enrico Viovecente, Jolo Viovicente, Charles William Walker, Yao Acidre, Samuel John Alcos, Fritz Marnold Agapay, Johan Carlos Aguilen, Louie Avelino, Gerald Johan Cailles, Angelo Miguel Carandang, Gerrol Castillo, Chrystjohn Gabriel Daiz, Eathan Rae Dalde, Vincent Edrick Dee, Terrence Xavier Delvo, Dexter Docong, Michael Angelo Esguerra, Bryan Estipona, Johannes Paul Evangelista, Michael Ramiro Godoy, Luis Hernandez, Xavier Ilustre, Chish Jocson, Nino Owen La Torre, Joseller Macasu, Marc Joven Madero, Matthew Manguiat, Louie Francis Marquez, Ruel Medina, Jr., Lean Carlo Miranda, Jules Mervien Mirandilla, Edgar Allan Uno Naraga, John Neil Paderes, John Pereira, Vince Rebong, John Rellama, Francis Carlo Sacay, Karlo Miguel Salonga, Reynaldo Salonga, Jr., Iohanes Tambongco, Jeremiah Tolentino, Francis Nikko Villagante, Paul Vista, Sean Wong, Andre Nikolai Yambao, Charles Ivan Yatco, Oliver William Yu, Kristopher Witt, Maria Claire Adorna, Aliza Paz Agustin, Tessa Paula Alcantara, Althea Alcantara, Raven Faith Alcoseba, Jasmine Alkhaldi, Tinky Alvina, Nikki Elaine Ambulo, Antoinette Noore Aquino, Priscilla Loren Aquino, Maria Anna Isabella Arabejo, Monique Bacolod, Julia Iona Balanag, Maria Kristina Beatriz Bartolome, Anna Dominique Bartolome, Samantha Banas, Nikki Banawa, Lilian Grace Banzon, Chloe Barraza, Mia Barretto, Bea Batungbacal, Andrea Isabelle Beloso, Cristina Blardony, Catherine Bondad, Marvie Borja, Camille Lauren Buico, Trixia Caguitla, Jezmin Ann Cainglet, Thea Caluma, Ayena Jed Calvario, Ariana Mikaela Canaya, Mariel Andrea Carandang, Regina Maria Paz Castrillo, Hannah Emmanuelle Castañeda, Charlene Alexis Cebedo, Queenie Chan, Jazmin Chua, Lia Trisha Co, Courtney Cotingting, Denjylie Cordero, Dennice Juliet Cordero, Kimberly Cornelio, Allia Cortado, Caitlin Jaycen Cruz, Dianna Celyn Cruz, Jacquelyn Ann Cruz, Judith Eliza Cruz, Leandra Cruz, Mara Leandra Cruz, Lucia Gaudes Dacanay, Kirsten Chloe Daos, Hannah Dato, Ramona Angelina Datu, Justine Rose Dayrit, Marie Francesca De Guzman, Annika De Lara, Jodie Danielle de Leon, Asrielle Jerushia Dee, Maria Angelica Dee, Kay Dela Cruz, Maria Teresa Dela Rosa, Hadassah Louise Diaz, Magila Jay Dignadice, Sam Andrei Doragos, Whitney Eunice Dy, Stephanie Dysangco, Solijoyce Cassandra Ellsworth, Roz Ciaralene Encarnacion, Angelica Enrile-Inton, Camille Enriquez, Sarah Mae Estrella, Faith Fernandez, Shairinne Floriano, Jes Francisco, Angelie Frewen, Keshia Emmaline Fule, Kristine Maye Garilao, Romina Rafaelle Gavino, Maxine Bernadette Galang, Jacqueline Gan, Meitzi Grazia Go, Betina Gomez, Maiki Samantha Gonzaga, Jhainna Gonzales, Anna Celina Gonzalez, Christine Grace Hipol, Nirel Marie Ibarra, Sabrina Ingrid Ilustre, Maria Danielle Infantado, Maria Gabrielle Infantado, Sofia Annika Margaret Isip, Chloe Anne Kennedy Isleta, Francesca Glenn Israel, Sofia Ysabelle Jamila, Carla Louise Jaurigue, Ciara Janelle Jimenez, Bea Jison, Jacklyn Judith Junio, Kayleen Keh, Rhosener Bhea Koh, Krestia Angela Lacson, Alexie Casey Laconico, Jana Laurian, Heleisha Racel Lavina, Klaudine Joyce Legaspi, Cara Leong, Mary Christine Llorente, Iammejen Lopez, Keona Marie Lozada, Shayen Francine Lugay, Erica Kristy Lukang, Kyla Mabus, Jewelle Macatangay, Aphrodite Magbanlac, Kaye Magnaye, Bela Louise Magtibay, Kyla Fam Managuelod, Gaea Marañon, Coleen Marasigan, Leeyva Beatriz Marbella, Lianne Marice Marquez, Ricelle Maleeka Melencio, Kyle Mendoza, Ana Maria Karina Mendoza, Maggie Caryle Mendoza, Samantha Moises, Alex Nacpil, Maria Consuelo Neri, Alyza Paige Ng, Andrea Tiffany Anne Ngui, Eunicia Claire Oliveros, Heidi Gem Ong, Jasmine Veronica Ong, Trisha Oliveros, Paula Isabel Ordoño, Raiza Osi, Corinne Pacheco, Monica Padilla, Riane Mariel Palaban, Romarie Anne Palces, Aya Panganiban, Loumeryn Pecho, Jana Charisse Pedro, Patricia Aurora Pena, Alyssa Nicole Pogiongko, Carmina Marie Quilala, Vanessa Raymundo, Stephanie Marie Relampagos, Margarita Gabrielle Reyes, Joy Serdan Rodgers, Charllyn Allysa Romanos, Yvoria Rosales, Remedy Alexis Rule, Maria Gabriela Rustia, Zari Jan Sabelita, Arabella Katrina Sahagun, Cassandra Michiko Salandanan, Rhea Salonga, Hannah Drelyn Sanchez, Sherlynne Nicole Santiago, Jan Karylle Sarmiento, Rozelle Louise Sarmiento, Kezia Elise Sarmiento, Janina Nicole Sedilla, Rhean Natalie Share, Bernice Lynn Sing, Rose Joy Smith, Jennifer Joyce So, Mari Glycel So, Kyla Soguillon, Maria Niña Soriano, Mishka Sy, Kayla Taguibao, Imari Takahashi, Jea Kassandra Talavera, Brigette Candace Tan, Christine Grace Tan, Kathleene Anne Tan, Linz Caryl Tan, Nikki Tan, Riel Jane Tanyag, Rory Tapang, Maria Isabelita Remedios Teano, Wionna Nadine Tee Ten, Maysheen Tiu, Robin Luise Tolentino, Daniella Torres, Maria Andrea Katrina Torres, Jennifer Marie Tumambing, Kaira Celina Ty, Basille Ernestine Uy, Bianca Elinor Uy, Chloe Ekaterina Uy, Kimberly Uy, Star Uy, Ariane Velasquez, Mary Camille Angeline Veloso, Andrea Villanueva, Jether Villanueva, Juliana Marien Villanueva, Jed Villareal, Sachi Rae Viray, Joanna Danielle Wang, Roanne Florence Yu and Regine Florence Yu, billiards ace Rubilen Amit, figure skaters Katrice delos Reyes, Michael Christian Martinez, Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Samson, Sofia Lexi Jacqueline Frank and Christopher Caluza, taekwondo champions John Paul Lizardo, Pauline Louise Lopez, Tshomlee Go and Mary Antoinette Rivero, basketball players Jose Luis Sollano III, Christopher John Tiu, Ray Rogil Benedict Carlos, Kiefer Isaac Ravena, Ferdinand Ravena III, Ricci Paolo Rivero, Henri Lorenzo Subido, Jeron Alvin Teng, Javi Gomez de Liaño and Juan Gomez de Liaño, football player Tim Polero, gymnasts Danica Calapatan and Carlos Edriel Yulo, volleyball players Desiree Cheng, Bea de Leon, Princess Ira Gaiser, Gretchen Ho, Mika Aereen Reyes and Alyssa Valdez and former Milo marathon King Eduardo Buenavista and Milo marathon Queens Jho-An Banayag and Mary Joy Tabal. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buenavista and Banayag swept the marathon events in Laos while Molina dominated the 200m and 400m individual medley categories.

Amit, on the other hand, swept the women’s billiards events – the 8-ball and 9-ball, while Go ruled the men’s featherweight over 63 kg and Rivero the women’s over 62-kg gold.

During the previous SEA Games swimming events in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, when Dee lost to Malaysia's Daniel Bego in the men's 100-meter butterfly finals and James Walsh in the men's 200-meter butterfly finals while Uy lost to Daniel Coakley in the men's 50-meter freestyle finals and won a bronze in the men's 100-meter freestyle finals.

Again, Dee dominated the 50m, 100m, and 200m butterfly, 200m and 400m individual medley and 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle categories and wears Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, while Yap dominated the 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle categories and wears Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F, K. Uy dominated the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly and 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke categories and he wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 YLRD swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DRED Rimic Nux-F and shot on location at Makati Aqua Sports Arena, while A. Carandang dominated the 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly, 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke, 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 1,500m freestyle and 200m and 400m individual medley categories and wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Speedo Endurance+ Neuron Men’s 8cm Brief – Dark Blue and Sky Blue (8-009333322) and sister Mariel dominated the 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800m freestyle, 50, 100 and 200m butterfly and 200m and 400m individual medley categories and wears speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), speedsocket - Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218), E. Uy, Barlisan, Chiu, Tan, J.K. Lacuna, Ngui and Palencia are wearing Arena ARN-4091 WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6013 ABLU Long Spats Nux-F, Aguilar dominated the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly, 100m and 200m freestyle and 200m and 400m individual medley categories and wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Men's Legskin - Black (8-008083218), Berino, Castelo, Dacera, D. Lacuna, Magbanlac and Walker wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin LZR Racer Men's Legskin - Black (8-018040001) and shot on location at Loyola Schools Swimming Pool, Ateneo de Manila University, again Dee and Yap are wearing Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6005M GRN One Piece Long Spats nux-K Power Strush and sister Angelica wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush, K. Uy wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6009M RED Rimic Nux-K and sister Kimberly wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6004W BLU Rimic Nux-K Power Strush, E. Uy, Barlisan, Chiu, Tan, J.K. Lacuna, Ngui and Palencia are wearing Arena ARN-4091 WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-8507M BLU Long Spats Lascle Nux-W, A. Carandang wears Arena ARN-4091 BLK silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-8505M BLK Long Spats Lascle Nux-W and sister Mariel wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-8504W GRN New Rimic Lascle nux-W, Aguilar wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Men's Bodysuit - Black (8-008053218) and Berino, Castelo, Dacera, Lacuna, Magbanlac and Walker wears speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin LZR Racer Men's Bodyskin - Black (8-018030001) and shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.

Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type)

Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F

Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549)

Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218)

 

Clearly, the sponsorship of Filipino athletes in the 25th SEA Games has proven to be rewarding not just for Philippine sports but also for the country’s sports development. In the coming years, Milo will surely continue to lead the way in helping Filipinos achieve sports glory.

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/12/23/534757/milo-behind-sea-games-gold-medal-winners