Kilalanin ang para swimmer na si Arjay Villaveza!

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00:00We met an inspiring para-athlete who showed that nothing is impossible if you have determination and you believe in yourself.

00:09Let's get to know more of his shining story. Let's watch this.

00:14An inspiring story of success in spite of the challenges brought by RJ Villaveza.

00:20Despite his disability in his lower extremities, it was not a barrier for him to use his success in every field that he chose to pursue.

00:32Not long ago, RJ graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

00:44Aside from this, he is also a para-athlete of Pasig City.

00:48Even though his body is not complete, it was not a barrier for him to become part of a para-swimming team.

00:56It is not easy to have this condition, but with the help of his family, he was able to overcome all the challenges.

01:04RJ Villaveza proved that true success is not measured in physical condition, but in the strength of the heart and mind.

01:14He showed that courage and determination are the key to achieving your dreams.

01:21We are joined live in the studio by RJ Villaveza.

01:25Hi, RJ. Good morning. Welcome to Rise and Shine Philippines.

01:29Good morning.

01:30And congratulations.

01:33You have already graduated from the Marketing course at the Philippine University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of Pasig City.

01:40Yes.

01:41I also learned that it is your birthday today.

01:44Happy birthday.

01:45Your story is very inspiring.

01:47It was not a barrier for you to finish your studies.

01:52Tell us about your journey.

01:54For sure, it was a difficult journey, especially for you to go to your school.

02:00Yes.

02:01It was very challenging.

02:04P.U.Pitas, Pasig.

02:06It was a long journey.

02:08I had to cross the footbridge first.

02:12I had to cross the footbridge first to take a bus to go to P.U.P.

02:17It was not over yet.

02:20After I took the bus, I had to cross the footbridge again.

02:23It was a long journey.

02:25It was not over yet.

02:27After I took the bus to go to P.U.P., I had to take a bus to go to P.U.P.

02:32Wow.

02:33So, how many hours will it take for you to go to school from Pasig to P.U.P.?

02:39It took me 2 hours to cross the footbridge.

02:41It was a long journey.

02:44It took me 2 hours to cross the footbridge.

02:47You had to cross the footbridge again.

02:49Yes.

02:50So, this wake-up call will be more friendly to our transportation system.

02:55Yes.

02:56What are your recommendations that can be done?

03:00For sure, that would be of helpful advice to our authorities.

03:06If there are footbridges, there are PWDs like me,

03:12or if there are people with long legs who can't walk,

03:15or if they use wheelchairs,

03:17they cannot use footbridges.

03:20So, we should give them a lane to cross.

03:25If that is the only way for them to travel to their destination.

03:29Yes.

03:30I hope many people will watch this.

03:32It will be more friendly to our infrastructure and transportation system.

03:39I want to know, is marketing your first choice?

03:42Actually, it's not.

03:44It should be the accountancy.

03:46But, P.U.P. is a public school.

03:49So, there are a lot of slots.

03:51If you run out of slots, you won't have a chance to take that course.

03:56So, I thought that marketing is more broad.

03:59So, it's better.

04:00If I don't get it, I still have time.

04:02It's still related to business.

04:04Yes.

04:05And the fact that you finished P.U.P. means that you're really good, RJ.

04:09Alright.

04:10So, you're also a para-athlete.

04:12So, how did it happen that you became a swimmer?

04:15What's your story about this?

04:17Actually, I discovered that they are members of Para Swim ng Pasig.

04:24So, I went to the barangay and they saw me.

04:28Since I have orthopedic disability, they don't have a P.W.D. yet.

04:33So, I was invited by that member.

04:35So, I said, okay, I'll try.

04:37How was the training so far?

04:39At first, it was really hard.

04:42There were times that I almost drowned.

04:44But, I didn't think about it.

04:47I was like, oops, I stopped.

04:49But, I thought, okay, let's do that.

04:53Step in stones so that we can train.

04:56Every time there's a training, we just attend it.

04:59How long have you been training?

05:01It's been two years.

05:02Two years and you're about to compete in a national competition.

05:06Yes.

05:07What kind of competition is this?

05:08It's swimming.

05:09PNPG is the most associated competition.

05:15So, it's all over the Philippines, the P.W.D.

05:19It's different competitions.

05:20So, for me, it's swimming.

05:22Good luck.

05:24X number of years from now, you might join the Paralympics.

05:30In God's grace.

05:31What was the role of your family and your siblings?

05:35Because I understand that you're the youngest of five siblings.

05:38Yes.

05:39What kind of support did your family give you?

05:41My mom was always there.

05:44She was always there to support me.

05:46My eldest brother, since he's my mom and dad, he doesn't have a job anymore.

05:53He's a senior citizen.

05:54So, my eldest brother is the one who supports me financially.

05:58When I need money, he's the one who helps me.

06:01If I'm sick, he's the one who helps me.

06:03I'm lucky because I have my brother and my siblings who support me.

06:09And of course, your mom, Cecilia, and your dad, Arthur,

06:15are very proud of you because you finished your college.

06:20What is your message to our countrymen who are also going through trials

06:27and want to finish their studies?

06:30To those like me or to those who can't afford to study

06:37or who have limited resources to study and finish their studies,

06:42trust in God.

06:44He always provides.

06:46Because we don't realize that He's moving in our lives.

06:52We're in trouble.

06:54I have a problem. I can't do this.

06:56But He's there.

06:58When you pray, what do you ask from God?

07:02Success in life.

07:06So that I can thank my mom, my siblings, and everyone who helped me through my journey.

07:15Well, again, congratulations, RJ.

07:17And good luck in your upcoming competition.

07:20And have a happy, happy birthday.

07:23It's his birthday today. He just turned 25 today.

07:27And thank you for spending the morning of your birthday here at Riot and Shine Philippines.

07:31Again, congratulations, RJ Villaveza.

07:34Thank you very much.

07:35Keep shining and keep inspired.

07:37Thanks, RJ.

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