Study Room, Malacañan Palace
September 12, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received Ms. Gillian Akiko Thomson-Guevara, National President and Chairperson of the Special Olympics Pilipinas, in a courtesy call at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace.

Last August, Akiko Thomson was awarded with the Olympian for Life by the World Olympians Association for bringing joy to children through sports and physical activities. She is also notable for advocating the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

She is just one of only five people worldwide who received the prestigious award in this year’s Olympics in Paris, France.

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