Meeting Spencer: An Athlete Representing the Philippines
Alongside a city social welfare meeting, the committee sat down with Spencer, an athlete who proudly wears the Philippine jersey internationally, to hear his story ahead of BIDA Games 2026.
Spencer's journey, from discovering sports to representing his country, became one of the featured stories shared at BIDA Games 2026.
Event Overview
This meeting combined a city social welfare and development discussion with an interview with athlete Spencer, whose story would go on to be featured at BIDA Games 2026.
It's one of several athlete conversations that shaped the human side of the event.
Objectives
Coordinate with city social welfare staff and capture Spencer's story ahead of BIDA Games 2026.
The Athletes
Spencer represents the Philippines internationally in sports, a journey he shared with the committee ahead of BIDA Games 2026.
"Sports changed my life," Spencer later said. "It gave me the opportunity to represent the Philippines, meet people from different countries, make lifelong friends, and become the person I am today."
What Happened During the Event
The Meeting and Interview
The committee met with city social welfare staff and sat down separately with Spencer, recording his story of discovering sports and going on to represent the Philippines.
Community Partnerships
This meeting continued the committee's coordination with city social welfare offices.
Spencer's story went on to be featured in BIDA Games 2026's community coverage.
Event Gallery
Organizing Committee
This event was organized by JCI Manila's BIDA Games 2026 committee.
Partners
This meeting continued coordination with city social welfare offices supporting BIDA Games 2026.
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The committee recorded Spencer's story of representing the Philippines through sports.
The Impact
This meeting captured one of the featured athlete stories of BIDA Games 2026.
What Came Next
The committee reconnected with Lire Ebal in Muntinlupa.
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