When Mervin Guarte first burst onto the scene, his drive and talent were evident as he vied for three gold medals at the 2009 Palarong Pambansa in Tacloban. That event in Southern Leyte would set the tone for a storied 15-year career, one marked by remarkable victories and relentless perseverance until his untimely passing just... read full story
"He elbowed me again, but I didn't let it bother me. What they did, I took personally—that's why I gave it my all to win this event,"