BIZ BUZZ: BCDA turns to rugby to help youth
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has joined forces with the Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) and the country’s rugby team, the Philippine Volcanoes, to promote youth empowerment through rugby.
A recently held rugby clinic gathered about 30 youths from Bamban and Capas towns in Tarlac to introduce the basic of the sport and instill the importance of teamwork, discipline and resilience.
BCDA also took the opportunity to introduce its community development initiatives, particularly the Ayta Ethno Botanical Center (AEBC) in New Clark City.
“The collaboration between PRFU and BCDA underscores their shared vision to foster sports development and community empowerment, while celebrating the rich heritage of the indigenous peoples of Tarlac,” the state-run firm said.
The timing of this collaboration could not have been better, as the Philippine Volcanoes are gearing up for the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series, an annual series of regional rugby sevens tournaments in the region.
Who knows? The next rugby superstar might come from this part of the country.
