Gawilan, Bantiloc tasked to carry PH flag in Paralympics opening ceremony

MANILA, Philippines – Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc will carry the flag for the six-strong Team Philippines in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday, August 28.

Gawilan and Bantiloc were chosen to lead the delegation that includes wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan, para taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin, para swimmer Angel Otom, and para javelin thrower Cendy Asusano.

Bantiloc makes history as the first para archer to represent the country in the Paralympics...