LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Another Benguet pride raised the name of the province in an international competition after winning a medal in the recently concluded World Fitness Federation Asia Pacific Championship.
Benguet bodybuilder Orlando Smith Jr. from the municipality of Atok secured a silver medal in the said event under the Masters Category Bodybuilding held in Vietnam last October 15.
Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas congratulated the bodybuilder on his inspiring win during the latter’s courtesy visit to the governor on November 8, accompanied by his son Christian Joshua Smith. The governor expressed his appreciation for Smith’s values of self-discipline and diligence which made him achieve his victory.
Gov. Diclas committed support as he wished Smith more success in his future competitions and other endeavors promoting fitness and well-being.
Smith is preparing for another win in the World Fitness Federation World Championship in Lombok, Indonesia slated on November 19.
Smith is the brother of Atok Mayor Franklin Smith. By SAP Jr.