Blackwater Bossing rookie Dalph Panopio made sure to give back to the community by participating in the Tulong mga Kapatid Bayanihan Drive.
The Filipino spirit of “bayanihan” shone through for Blackwater Bossing rookie Dalph Panopio as he took the time and effort to join the recent Tulong mga Kapatid Bayanihan Drive which aimed to raise funds and donations for the victims of Super Typhoon Uwan.
Working together with the MVP Group of Companies, the Bayanihan Drive brought together personalities from all sectors, including that of sports with Panopio among those who showed up to help his countrymen.
In an interview, Panopio said that the time and effort was nothing compared to what his fellow Filipinos are experiencing amid the wrath of the Super Typhoon. Even as he is in the midst of the PBA season, it was a no-brainer for him to contribute in his own little way.
“Eto lang 'yung pinaka maliit na oras na mababawas sa buhay ko kasi syempre, pinag-iisipan ko rin 'yung mga nagsa-struggle ngayon na walang kuryente, walang pagkain, nagkukulang sa lahat,” said Panopio.
The Blackwater Bossing were given a day off from practice also due to weather conditions. But instead of taking the time to rest, Panopio was eager to share his personal time.
‘I hope it helps everyone’
Panopio is only one of multiple sports personalities who have contributed in their own little ways. Even during the recent storm in Cebu, many athletes, like Sisi Rondina, Margielyn Didal, and Mary Joy Tabal made efforts in their own ways to help those affected.
The PVL also announced that they were donating the proceeds from the recent Candon City game to those affected by Typhoon Tino.
For Panopio, he and his fellow athletes aim to uplift those who were affected, even in their small ways.
“I think with this campaign, gusto ko lang matulungan yung mga taong nahihirapan ngayon and the small contribution na ginagawa ko, I hope it helps everyone,” he said.
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Luisa Morales is a sports writer with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.