Not just for boys: Building a sports culture in Maguindanao

Not just for boys: Building a sports culture in Maguindanao

This article was first published on MindaNews, the news service arm of the Mindanao Institute of Journalism. Just 2 years ago, Datu Ibrahim Paglas Memorial College (DIPMC) in Maguindanao had a single sports team. This year, they started the academic year with 10. DIPMC’s sports director, 26-year old Al Rashid Sendad, points to the influence…

Empowering women in karate: Observing proper form in sports—and life

Empowering women in karate: Observing proper form in sports—and life

This article was first published on MindaNews, the news service arm of the Mindanao Institute of Journalism. A black belt in Shotokan karate, 48-year old Jessica Hojas Esparrago, coach and sports leader at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, is one of few women coaches in Philippine karate. The self-proclaimed “mama bear coach” is determined to…