Romualdez gives heartfelt message to Paris medalist Villegas: 'Pasensya na nahirapan kayo sa umpisa'
House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave a special message to boxer Aira Villegas--his fellow Tacloban City native--during the Filipino Olympians' visit to the House of Representatives Wednesday morning, Aug. 14.
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Transcript
00:00We joined the President, that is also his message last night,
00:04that we will consult, we will discuss, athletes,
00:08the sports bodies, on how we can further improve.
00:13I myself, I know, I experienced the situation of my countryman,
00:19Ayra Villegas, in Tacloban.
00:23Although she really does not have the resources there,
00:29but look, she became a medalist.
00:32I'm sorry, Ayra, that you had a hard time in the beginning,
00:36but wait, we will return to Tacloban,
00:41you will see how, you will see the appreciation
00:46and support of the Taclobanans to you.
00:48So, we thank you again for all of this.