Lovella Catalan: Deaf Sportswoman featured in Mel and Joey

Mandaluyong Celebration with PWD

As Mandaluyong celebrates 66th year of freedom from the Japanese Imperial Forces and the 17th year of being declared a city; Jay Sunico and Lovella Catalan, both officers of the Philippine Sports Federation for the Deaf visited Mayor Abalos of Mandaluyong.

Lovella and Jay show the medals their earned 4th Asia Pacific Deaf Championship
to Mayor Abalos.

They presented the mayor with a Thank you plaque as he supported the
Deaf Bowling Championship last November 30 to December 7, 2010

Mandaluyong had a parade during the celebration of their cityhood anniversary.

Soldiers participated in the parade.

Love with other Person with Disabilities also took part in the parade.

Lovella Catalan: Ulirang Mandaleno

Congratulations to Lovella Catalan for being an ULIRANG MANDALENO. The award was given last Feb 8, 2011 on the occasion of the 66th Founding Anniversary of Mandaluyong. She is the first Deaf and PWD to get the award. Go Deafies!

Lovella receiving the Award from Mayor Abalos.

With Miss Tess Buenaventura as her interpreter.

Proud and happy Lovella with her trophy.

With the other awardees.