The Philippine athletics team will compete in several international tournaments as part of its preparation for the 16th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar this December.
All but two of the 12-member RP squad will compete separately in the Singapore Open on Sept. 2-3 and the Malaysian Open on Sept. 18-19.
Departing for Singapore with coaches Joseph Sy and Luisito Artiaga are Maristela Torres (long jump), Eduardo Buenavista (10,000m), Rene Herrera (steeplechase), Julius Nieres (400m), Danilo Fresnido (javelin) and Marcedita Manipol (5,000/10,000m).
Athletes bound for Malaysia with coach Isidro del Prado are Ernie Candelario (400m), Rodrigo Tañuan (400m), Arnel Ferrera (hammer throw) and Lerma Bulauitan-Gabito (long jump).
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