THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Mary Angeline Alcantara of Bago City, Negros Occidental was given a recognition by the Provincial Government Wednesday, September 6, for bringing top honors to the Philippines during the 2017 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt last August 24 to 27.
Alcantara, a Grade 7 student of Living Stones International School in Bacolod City, won the gold medal in the under 44 kg category and also bagged the Most Valuable Player award.
She beat top-rated players from India, Italy, and Ukraine in the quarterfinals, faced Tunisia in the semi-finals, and defeated Russia in the finals.
At the Capitol, Alcantara met with Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. and attended the Provincial Board session where she received a resolution commending her for bringing pride to the country and the province.
Alcantara will also receive a cash incentive of P50,000 from the Provincial Government.