PINUNO Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Monday commended Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio for their impressive performances in the recent Jiu-jitsu International Federation World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
In filing Senate Resolution No. 277, Lapid congratulated Ochoa and Custodio for bagging gold medals in the women’s adult 48 kgs and -45 kgs categories, respectively.
“Three-time world champion Meggie Ochoa, Kimberly Anne Custodio and the entire team again showed a world-class performance of Filipino athletes,” Lapid said.
According to Lapid, the two athletes exhibited their mastery of the grappling sport and deserve the recognition and commendation from the Philippine Senate.
“Their triumph continues to be an inspiration for all of us in government who are doing their best to help develop Philippine sports through our athletes,” Lapid added.
The two martial artists were part of an eight-man team in Abu Dhabi. With them were Jenna Kaila Napolis, Ashley Villaret, Myron Mangubat, Jan Cortez, Brendo Pudan and Philip Alegre.
Ochoa and Custodio led the Philippines to a fourth place finish in the team competition behind host United Arab Emirates, Canada and Germany.
“Team Philippines’s momentous win yet again brings honor and pride to our country, reaffirming our presence in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, the outstanding performance of Meggie Ochoa showcases the relentless desire of our countrymen to achieve excellence in sports,” Lapid said.