29/10/2026
TURNOVER OF SPORTS BOXING EQUIPMENT TO ASSOCIATION OF BOXING ALLIANCES IN THE PHILIPPINES
In a meaningful expression of its commitment to sports development and community empowerment,
the PECCI Multipurpose Cooperative (PECCI MPC), through its Social and Community Development
Technical Working Group (SCD-TWG), successfully turned over sports boxing equipment to the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines, Inc. (ABAP) on October 19, 2026, at the PECCI Office in Makati City.
The event was attended by PECCI MPC’s Board of Directors, led by Chairperson Alvin P. Santos; SCDTWG Oversight Director Onesimo C. Martinez; General Manager Sergio P. Navarra; SCD-TWG officers and other committee officers; PLDT Head of Payroll, Benefits and Data Management Ms. Ren Villanueva; and ABAP President Marcus Jarwin Manalo, Secretary-General Sebastian Ma. Martin Ripoll, and Mr. Rafael Reyes III. In his opening message, SCD-TWG Oversight Director Onesimo C. Martinez expressed his gratitude to ABAP for giving PECCI MPC the opportunity to be part of its mission to develop young athletes and help nurture the next generation of Filipino boxing champions. He emphasized the value of partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for aspiring athletes to grow, train, and pursue their dreams.
ABAP Chairperson Ricky P. Vargas, sent his personal message and expressed his appreciation to PECCI
MPC for the generous gift of boxing equipment and its continued belief to Philippine Boxing. ABAP President Marcus Jarwin Manalo, in turn, also conveyed his appreciation for PECCI MPC’s support, highlighting their shared commitment to discovering and nurturing young Filipino boxing talents, particularly through grassroots boxing programs across the country. He emphasized how the donation represents a meaningful investment in aspiring athletes, providing them with better opportunities to hone their skills and work toward their dreams of becoming future champions.
In his closing message, PECCI MPC Chairperson Alvin P. Santos expressed his appreciation to the SCD-TWG for organizing the activity and to ABAP for its partnership in making the endeavor a success. The occasion reaffirmed PECCI MPC’s commitment to extending its cooperative spirit beyond its members and into the wider community through initiatives that empower the youth and promote sports development. More than a turnover of sports equipment, the initiative reflects a shared belief that every young athlete deserves the opportunity, support, and encouragement to reach their full potential. Through this partnership, PECCI MPC and ABAP continue to champion not only the development of boxing but also the dreams, discipline, and aspirations of young Filipino athletes who may one day bring pride and honor to the nation.
