THE search for the next future of volleyball – perhaps the next Alyssa Valdez – is non-stop.
Milka Romero, the Capital1 co-owner and 1Pacman Partylist nominee, is doing just that, continuing to scour communities, planting the seeds, and providing support to the grassroots with a series of volleyball clinics in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City.
As part of her initiative to empower communities through sports, Romero partnered with PVL team Capital1 for the volleyball clinics, with no less than the Solar Spikers stars Iris Tolenada, Leila Cruz, Roma Mae Doromal, Jorelle Singh, and Des Clemente and coach Roger Gorayeb imparting their knowledge and skills.
PVL games between Capital1 and Galleries Towers, alongside with Cignal and NXLED, were also held, much to the delight of over 5,000 Cebuanos at the Minglanilla Sports Complex.
“Akopobilangatletana-experience ko ‘yunglaban, ‘yung pride to play for your country and I want to make that accessible for any dreamers, for any Filipino, young or experienced, to be able to have the needs and essentials to grow in theirfield of sports,” said Romero, the recipient of the Honorary Modern Filipina Heroism of the Year during the 7th Nation Builders and MOSLIV Awards.
By bringing the PVL stars closer to the younger generation, Milka hopes to inspire aspiring volleyball players.
“This event came into my own experience because, growing up, I looked up to my idols. I couldn’t be where I am now without my idols, so as the first nominee of the 1Pacman Party List, I want the game to be accessible to the nation,” she added.
The clinics showcased Romero’s advocacy of strengthening the grassroots programs in every sport in the country and her efforts to promote and empower women in sports.
“Di itonalalayosamgaginagawananatinngayon which is empowering women in sports, not just volleyball but in all sports across the Philippines,” said Romero.
“Sports in the Philippines are very important. It is actually an integral part of the development not just of the youth but for every Filipino. Mentally and physically, lumalakas ‘yungloobnatin with sports,” she said.
