DAVAO CITY – Two boxers who are training under the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines – Davao City Chapter have qualified for the upcoming “Palarong Pambansa” on April 20-24 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
They are Engelbert “Agila” Moralde, 16 and his younger brother, John Vincent “Mulawin”, 13, both of NHA-Buhangin, this city. The Moralde brothers are sons of ABAP-Davao City Chapter Assistant Secretary Erlinda Moralde. Their father, Edwin, is the chief technician of GMA Super Radyo.
It would be the second time for Engelbert to qualify in the Palaro as he was among the more than 200 Davao athletes who participated in last year’s national event and won a gold medal, the lone medal took home by them. His brother will also try his luck in winning a gold medal in this year’s Palaro after qualifying for the first time.
Three more Moralde brothers are also training under ABAP-Davao City Chapter.
The Department of Education will be shouldering the expenses of the athletes.
Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan, ABAP-Davao City president, is only hoping for the two boxers to take home gold medals so as to give pride again for the city. (PR)
