Marcos backs PH delegates in shooting competition 

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. gave his support to the Philippine delegation to the 2022 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot XIX in Pattaya, Thailand.
 
During the courtesy call by the Philippine Practical Shooting Association on Wednesday, Marcos said he would facilitate the resolution of several issues, including load restriction concerns raised by Filipino shooters who will compete at the Handgun World Shoot XIX.
 
"I wish to express my full and continuing support to the association for such good advocacies you promote in our local and international sports scene," he said. 
 
The Palace said Marcos is a gun enthusiast and is behind the BBM Cup, which has served as a venue for promoting gun handling and ownership.
 
The international shooting competition will be held from November 16 to December 3.
 
The Philippine team is composed of the following: Aeron John Lanuza, Alfredo Catalan Jr., Arnel Ariate, Dominic John Santos, Edcel John Gino, Erin Mattea Micor, Evelyn Woods, Francis Paulo Paulino, Genesis Pible, Jerome Morales, Lenard Lopez, Marly Martir, Michael Tuazon, Raphael Castillo, Rolly Nathaniel Tecson, and Stefanie Kathrene Lee. 
 
The Office of the Press Secretary said the IPSC is the world's largest shooting sports association and the biggest and oldest within practical shooting.
 
The PPSA serves as the Philippine association for practical shooting under the IPSC.
 
Present during the courtesy call were Ryan Remigio, who serves as PPSA chairman; Edwin Lim, the PPSA president and IPSC regional director; and other PPSA officers. — VBL, GMA Integrated News