MANILA, Philippines - 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 stalwart Miguel Molina, billiards ace Rubilen Amit, taekwondo champs Tshomlee Go and Mary Antoinette Rivero and former Milo marathon King Eduardo Buenavista and Milo marathon Queen Jho-An Banayag.
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 feather weight over 63-kg and Rivero the women’s over 62-kg gold.
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.