Marcos Jr. backs Filipino shooters

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos backs the bid of 16 Filipino shooters vying in the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot XIX set Nov. 16-Dec. 3 in Pattaya, Thailand.

Marcos met with Filipino shooters in an audience requested by the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA).

“I wish to express my full and continuing support to the association for such good advocacies you promote in our local and international sports scene,” the President was quoted by a Palace statement as saying.

The Philippine team is composed of Aeron John Lanuza, Alfredo Catalan Jr., Arnel Ariate, Dominic John Santos, Edcel John Gino, Erin Mattea Micor, Evelyn Woods, Francis Paulo Paulino, Genesis Pible, Jerome Morales, Lenard Lopez, Marly Martir, Michael Tuazon, Raphael Castillo, Rolly Nathaniel Tecson, and Stefanie Kathrene Lee.

Also present during the courtesy call were PPSA chairman Ryan Remigio and PPSA president and IPSC regional director Edwin Lim.