Young Muslim finds belonging, purpose, and pride at DepEd’s Palaro

AGUSAN DEL SUR — For young volleyball player Sittie Zhairah Amer of Davao City, competing at the Palarong Pambansa is not only about winning games but also about representing young Muslim athletes on the national stage. The Grade 6 learner from Buhangin Central Elementary School is competing in the Elementary Volleyball event as part of the Davao Eagles delegation. She is also the only Muslim student-athlete on her team. Sittie Zhairah said she takes pride in representing Muslim athletes at one of the country’s biggest youth sporting events. READ: Agusan del Sur debuts as Palarong Pambansa host “I’m very happy […]...

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