Cebu Celebrates Sporting Excellence at 39th SAC-SMB Awards
Source: news.source.sunstar
The 39th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards celebrated Cebu's top athletes, coaches, and sports personalities. The event, held at SM Seaside City Cebu, honored Jessica 'Jiji' Jawad-Honoridez as 'Sports Person of the Year' and recognized boxing champion Melvin Jerusalem and billiards legend Rubilen Amit as 'Athletes of the Year'. The awards highlighted the achievements and personal stories of the recipients, emphasizing their contributions to sports and community.
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The 39th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards took place at SM Seaside City Cebu, celebrating local sports achievements.
Jessica 'Jiji' Jawad-Honoridez was awarded 'Sports Person of the Year' for her contributions to sports and community.
Melvin Jerusalem and Rubilen Amit were honored as 'Athletes of the Year' for their outstanding performances in boxing and billiards, respectively.
Rubilen Amit's speech highlighted her gratitude and the importance of faith and community in her success.
The event emphasized the role of sports in teaching values and building character, countering negative stereotypes about certain sports like billiards.
