On February 20, House Speaker Martin Romualdez praised Filipino surfer Rogelio 'JayR' Esquivel, Jr. for winning an international surfing tournament in January and showing that Filipinos 'can compete against the finest in the world.'
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, Feb. 20, lauded Filipino ace surfer Rogelio “JayR” Esquivel, Jr. for bringing “pride and honor” to the country and showing that Filipinos “can compete against the best in the world” when he won in an international surfing competition in January.
Esquivel won against Japanese rival Taka Inoue at the World Surfing League La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series in Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union in January this year. “Your skills and talent have propelled you to the top, and your determination and perseverance have set an example for others to follow. Keep up the good work, and may you continue to ride the waves of success,” the lawmaker added.
Esquivel is set to compete again this year in Bali, Indonesia and South Korea to qualify for the WSL World Tour.He noted how surfing helps encourage the youth to engage in sports and athletics, adding that the sport gives the country a positive exposure to athletes here and abroad.
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