Makukuhang insentibo ibibigay ni EJ kay Diay
MANILA, Philippines — Ibibigay ni World No. 3 pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena ang kanyang makukuhang P250,000 cash incentive kay athletics legend Lydia De Vega-Mercado.
Ito ay para makatulong sa medical expenses ng dating Asia’s Sprint Queen sa kanyang paglaban sa breast cancer.
Ang nasabing insentibo ay magmumula sa Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) para sa pagsira ni Obiena sa Asian record sa pagkolekta nito ng makasaysayang bronze medal ng bansa sa World Athletics Championships sa Eugene, Oregon.
“I have just learned of the plans of PSC to reward me with 250,000 pesos incentive for breaking the Asian Record. This is deeply appreciated, and certainly needed since my funding is still yet to be sorted, despite the mediation agreement,” ani Obiena sa kanyang social media post.
“However, on the flight back to Italy, it occurred to me that despite my own training needs, Mam Lydia needs this money more than I do. So, I am hereby pledging to gift these 250,000 pesos once paid, directly to the family of Lydia De Vega for her medical expenses,” dagdag nito.
Nasa kritikal na kondisyon ngayon ang 57-anyos na si De Vega matapos sumailalim sa surgery nitong buwan.
Magbibigay din si James Lafferty, ang adviser ni Obiena, ng P250,000 para sa legendary sprinter.
“I am also here today because I am standing on the shoulders of giants. The legends of Philippines Athletics who paved a way for me. Who brought attention and success to athletics. I owe them a debt of gratitude. I thank them for the route they have forged for us competing today,” sabi ng Asian at Southeast Asian record-holder.
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