TNT KaTropa player Troy Rosario, right, gets ready with food relief after repackaging it with help from sister-in-law Marinel Aguas, her niece Mary Jose and Troy’s sister Eunice.
BY WAYLON GALVEZ
TNT KaTropa forward Troy Rosario isn’t letting up on helping people in need of assistance as the country remains on lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Rosario distributed food packs in the Quezon City area yesterday, knowing people are having a hard time.
“Kailangan na e,” said Rosario as he and wife Michelle went around the neighborhood vicinity.
“Matagal ko na din itong ginagawa at hindi ako humihingi ng anumang kapalit. Sa dami ng blessings na dumarating sa akin ano ba naman ung maging blessing din ako sa iba.”
The 28-year-old player, who turned pro in 2015 after leading National University to a UAAP title, initially posted on Instagram a picture of his family repackaging more than 100 relief goods last Saturday.
Rosario got help from his sister Eunice, sister-in-law Marinel Aguas and her niece Mary Jose.
“Posting this not to brag but to inspire others. First few weeks ng lockdown I was helping thru donations hoping and praying na matapos na itong pandemic,” Rosario said after some fellow PBA players were bashed instead of being commended after they reached out and helped.
Troy Rosario, right, and wife Michelle on their way to distribution of food relief to Quezon City families. (Photo courtesy of Troy Rosario)
Rosario added: “Unfortunately, na-extend yung lockdown. So right now I just want to do my part to help people na walang-wala dahil naapektuhan nitong crisis. Alam ko yung pakiramdam na wala ng mahugot at mapambili ng pagkain. Malalagpasan din natin to. Magtiwala lang at magdasal.”
The 6-foot-7 veteran said he doesn’t mind whatever comments his post will draw. “Sa mga gnitong sitwasyon wala na akong pakialam sa mga sasabihin ng ibang tao,” he said.
Rosario said this is not the first time he has been involved in a health crisis since he made donations when the PBA Commissioner’s Office asked for support for game day personnel.
However, this is the first time he is making food donations, which he intends to continue until the lockdown is lifted.
“I want it to start muna hoping na maka-encourage din ako sa iba na magbigay. Meron pa akong plans sa mga susunod na araw. I’m hoping na mas marami ang mapamigay,” said Rosario.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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