LaLiga and INTERPORC honor Filipino athletes
This event was born from the agreement between LaLiga and INTERPORC in the Philippines, and shows the commitment shared by both to highlight the value of effort, sacrifice, team spirit and dedication to excel in the sports industry, as well as of the positive impact of sport on individuals, families and communities, as they foster the growth of soccer in the Philippines.
The gala was also an opportunity to show attendees the benefits of Spanish white layer pork, as it included a delicious dinner prepared by chef Chele González, considered one of the 50 best chefs in Asia, along with chef Fairmont executive Bela Rieck.
Both prepared a nutritious four-course menu that made it clear why Spanish pork is considered by foodies as one of the best in the world thanks to its high biological and nutritional value, since it includes proteins, all the essential amino acids, minerals such as iron and zinc and group B vitamins.
Several sports personalities from the Philippines were able to taste these dishes, such as former soccer players James Younghusband and Darren Hartmann; or the commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Willie Marcial. Also in attendance were sports enthusiasts such as Janeena Chan, Laura Lehmann and Andrei Felix; as well as representatives of the Spanish Embassy in the Philippines.
Spain is the first supplier of meat and pork products to the Philippines.
As a global organization, LaLiga is a leader in the sports and entertainment sectors that focuses on innovation and social responsibility in promoting football around the world.
"As a sports organization, we see it as our responsibility to promote soccer, not just as a sport, but also as a way to create positive impact and give back to the community. Through Heroes off the Pitch, we recognize sports teams and individuals and their initiatives to make a much better world through sport", says Almudena Gómez, LaLiga delegate in the Philippines.
For his part, Daniel de Miguel, International Director of INTERPORC, points out that "Heroes off the Pitch honors leaders in sports, but more importantly, also leaders in giving back to the community. The Spanish pig sector also shares these values, and contributes to economic development, especially in rural areas. In addition, its nutritional values make pork ideal to be included in the diets of athletes, thus contributing to proper performance."
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