Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Andreij Albar, 30th SEA Games Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist Was Conferred By The President Of The Philippines an Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Award.

Manila, Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar, 2019 SEA Games Esports, Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist was Conferred by the President of the Philippines an Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Award.

The Order of Lapu-Lapu was established in 2017 and is conferred by the President of the Philippines in recognition of the invaluable service rendered by officials and personnel of the Government, as well as the private individuals, in significantly advancing a campaign or advocacy of the President, particularly acts of valor and kindness described as an extraordinary and exceptional contribution to the country.

Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar, ESPORTS Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist
Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Awardee.

It was an honor to compete not for myself but to represent our country
for the 1st time in the history of SEA Games Esports.

Handing out the medals by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
besides the President was House Speaker Alan Peter, Cayetano
who played a big role in the SEA Games as chairman
of the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) Foundation

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Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar, ESPORTS Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist
Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Awardee.

30th SEA Games, Esports, Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar, and all other Filipino athletes medalist who competed at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was conferred a special recognition the prestigious Order of Lapu-Lapu by President Rodrigo Duterte in appreciation of the Team Philippines at the Malacanang Palace.




Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar
Received Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Award 
from the Office of the President


This is my gift to all my supporters especially to my Dad and Mom
on their 28th Wedding Anniversary today, December 18, 2019.



Andreij Hosea Dayo Albar
21 Year Old, Student of San Beda College Alabang
Official Esports Tekken 7 Player of Playbook Esports Team

Joining them were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea,
Philippine Olympic Committee president and 
Cavite Representative Abraham Tolentino
and Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee 
chairman and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William "Butch" Ramirez.

So grateful to meet the President with all gladness radiating in his face.
That appreciation doubles the joy of having the medal.

2019 SEA Games Esports, Tekken 7, Bronze Medalist
Conferred by the President of the Philippines
an Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi Award.

"This is the 1st time that the ESPORTS was included in SEA Games, I am very grateful that I am blessed to be a part of this great national history, the joy, and inspiration of having a supportive family, industry and now the Philippine President is more than a dream come true for me." Andreij Albar

In a ceremony on Wednesday, December 18, in Malacañang, Duterte gave each of the medalist athletes a medal representing the rank of Kamagi under the Order of Lapulapu, a recognition awarded to officials, government personnel, and private citizens " whose collective efforts brought the country to the pinnacle of success in the biggest sports fest of the Asian region. A recognition of invaluable or extraordinary service in relation to a campaign or advocacy of the President." It was created through Duterte's Executive Order No. 17.

Team Philippines Filipino athletes delivered the country's first overall SEA Games championship in 14 years, winning an all-time high of 149 gold medals on top of 117 silver and 121 bronze medals for a total of 387 medals to rule the 11-nation meeting. Over 800 Filipino athletes were gathered in Malacañang's Rizal Hall, all dressed in navy blue and red uniforms.



Team Philippines delivered the country's first overall
SEA Games championship in 14 years.

“The blood, sweat, and tears that you have shed to earn this prestigious recognition are truly inspiring. I am really very happy to no end,”
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Team Philippines, Filipino athletes delivered the country's first overall SEA Games championship in 14 years, winning an all-time high of 149 gold medals on top of 117 silver and 121 bronze medals for a total of 387 medals, the Philippines emerged as the overall champion to rule the 11-nation meeting.

Duterte, in his speech, spoke of his great happiness at the achievement, saying he felt like cheering while watching some of the games.

“This is an expression of the government’s full support for your continued growth and development. It also represents the overwhelming joy of a grateful nation. I am hopeful that this milestone lights the torch for our nation’s renaissance in athletic glory. I thus encourage everyone present to continue supporting our Filipino athletes who embody excellence, superiority, and teamwork.”

President Duterte, in his speech, said,
“I am deeply honored to be in the presence of our athletes
who have emerged victorious in the recently concluded
30th Southeast Asian Games held in our country."

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Your triumph showcases the athleticism and sporting prowess 
of our people to our neighbors in Southeast Asia.

"Alam mo malaking bagay ito sa akin.”
He lauded the athletes for their sacrifices."

“We are lucky to have a President who supports us fully and has a big heart for our athletes,” said Team Philippines Chef de Mission and Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William Ramirez during the courtesy call where the medal-winning athletes received their cash incentives from the government.

Ramirez, who led the national team which was received warmly by Duterte at the Rizal Hall of Malacanang, said Filipino athletes triumphed due to the government’s nutritional support, higher allowances, refurbished facilities, new equipment apart from more opportunities for training and exposure.

Under the law, gold medalists in the SEA Games receive P300,000 from the government through the PSC and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation while silver performers and bronze medalists get P150,000 and P60,000 respectively.

Duterte sweetened the pot by adding P250,000 more to the bonuses of gold medalists, P150,000 to silver winners, and P100,000 to bronze performers.

President Rodrigo Duterte poses for
posterity with the 2019 Southeast Asian Games medalists
at the Malacañan Palace on December 18, 2019.

Also present during the recognition of SEA Games medalists were Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Miguel Zubiri, Francis Tolentino, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, members of the House of Representatives including Phisgoc chair Alan Peter Cayetano, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea; members of the Senate Committee on Sports; Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Board led by Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, coaches, and other sports officials.

Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, and Phisgoc chair Alan Peter Cayetano

Francis Tolentino, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, members of the House of Representatives,
and Richard Gomez.

PSC Chairman William "Butch" Ramirez