Exactly a year after the Tokyo Paralympic Games saw the participation of six Filipino Paralympians, the homegrown athletes continue to relish their achievements by striving to perfect their craft while enjoying the company of family.
The Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The games intend to create a more inclusive world through Parasport and help paralympians achieve sporting greatness. As an ultimate test that builds courage, determination, inspiration, and equality, paralympians are considered champions the moment they step on the starting line.
Recognizing the level of commitment that it takes to compete in an international sporting competition, no less the highly sought-after Tokyo Games which hallmarked the Philippines’ first gold medal win, Cebu Pacific (CEB) gifted the Olympic and Paralympic delegation with free flights that they can use for themselves and for friends and family. Furthermore, CEB is the only airline that has given away flight grants to show its appreciation for the athletes that proudly represented the Philippines in the Paralympics.
“Our Paralympic delegation did their best and have proven that they deserve to fly. We recognize their efforts and are grateful to them for representing our country loud and proud,” said Carmina Romero, Director for Corporate Communications at Cebu Pacific.
A total of 26 flights were given to each Paralympian, which they used for themselves and their loved ones, so they may fly across CEB’s domestic and short-haul international destinations.
One of the paralympians, Filipino wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan, who placed eighth in the men’s 100m T52 finals, was able to use and share his free flights from Cebu Pacific with his family and friends immediately following their competition.
For para-athlete Angel Otom, she used the flight grants to be with her family while competing in the games. Abner Alegarbes, the father of para-athlete Ariel Alegarbes, was able to also visit Indonesia and watch his son compete.
