Launch of the last phase of Heroes Wall of Fame
BAGUIO CITY – (December 16, 2023) Launching of the last chapter of the Heroes Wall of Fame was conducted at the Baguio Athletic Bowl.
With the presence of Mr. Leo Gonzales – Assistant Vice President for Corporate Affairs of MPT MOBILITY, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC)
Mr. Doy Tabilog, Executive Assistant I from the office of Mayor Benjamin Magalong, and awarding of plaque to the athlete Ms. Islay Erika Bomogao as Gold – IFMA World Champion
In a message of Mr. Tabilog, “On behalf of our hard-working Mayor, Benjie Magalong who is a sports buff himself dabbling in boxing, golf, biking and many others,”
“Today marks a significant moment in our journey as a City of Champions in the field of sports.
This launch of the last phase of the Heroes Wall of Fame is a testament to the indomitable spirit that defines our community of champions.
“Congratulations to Sir Pigeon Lobien and his partners for this successful project. Thank you to all the artists who lent their talents and captured the faces of these heroes as if they were in the flesh,”
Whenever we look at these masterpieces, let us reflect on their stories etched on the walls. Each name, each face, represents a narrative of bravery, resilience, and selflessness.
“This Final Push brings us to a total of 123 portraits of athletes, coaches, and sportsmen who either made a mark in their respective sporting fields or made a major contribution that put Baguio on the sports map, not only in the Philippines setting but even globally,”
The Heroes Wall of Fame is not just a collection of stories; it is a living legacy that immortalizes the deeds of those who brought honor to the City.
“As we unveil the last chapter of the Heroes Wall of Fame, may it stand as a beacon of hope, a symbol of what can be achieved when a community unites for a noble cause. The stories we tell today will resonate for generations, reminding us that heroism is not confined to history books but lives on in the actions of ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
“And in the same manner that we are gathered here expressing our unity as one community, may we also, as one community protect these masterpieces from vandals and ensure that they are preserved so that they may educate and inspire our youth,” Tabi concluded.
Mr. Leo Gonzales support the Media for Sports Development, he said, “the idea that supporting athletes and supporting the concept that there are heroes, everyday heroes na hindi kailangan ang malaking pangalan mo na kilalang kilala ka na senator ka congressman, or mayor even, you can be an ordinary person yet you are hero to your community, napakaimportanteng idea yan para sa amin, kasi ang mga athletes marami na ito kasi while you are awarding them, nalulula ako kasi grabe ang contributions nila sa community, mga world champion so, we want to connect ourselves with this kinds of people, kasi itong mga athletes the people who support him understand that they are everyday heroes, and for Baguio City sa project natin ginagawa dito, we need everyday heroes we believe what we can do, everyone works together,”
Mr. Leo Gonzales handed over the check worth P300,000 to Mr. Pigeon Lobien together with the Media for Sports Development group Roderick Osis, Jordan Tablac, and Migs Velarde. Photo by: Mario Oclaman //FNS
