Cebuana Lhuillier backed UTP Squad: Arrives in Malaysia to represent the Philippines in Junior Tennis

The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) National Team has officially arrived in Malaysia as they prepare to compete in one of the region’s key junior tennis tournaments. The delegation is composed of top-performing athletes across five age divisions—representing the Philippines in the 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U categories.

This year’s delegation includes standout talents Thia Comia (10U); Etha Nadine Seno and Shaner Gabaldon (12U); Kathlyn Bugna and Mitch Cruspero (14U); Khalilah Imalay and Cadee Dagoon (16U); and AJ Acabo and Cielo Gonzales (18U) for the girls’ team. The boys’ team features Enzo Niere (10U); Sherwin Gomos and Pete Niere (12U); Claudwin Tonacao and EJ Niere (14U); Matthew Morris and Marwin Plata (16U); and Ariel Cabaral Jr. and Juvels Velos (18U). All athletes advanced through the Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour and UTP Elite Eight Playoffs, which continues to serve as a grassroots pipeline for young Filipino players.

Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier expressed his full support for the delegation, emphasizing the company’s continued commitment to tennis development. “We are proud of these young athletes who have worked tirelessly to earn their place on the national team,” he said. “Their participation in this international tournament reflects our long-standing mission to uplift Filipino youth through sports and provide them with opportunities to grow, compete, and excel.”The team’s participation is made possible through the support of its official sponsors: Cebuana Lhuillier, UNILAB, Alternatives Food Corp, NAVEGAR, PhilCare, STI, and Dunlop. Their collective efforts help ensure that Filipino junior players gain competitive exposure and international experience that elevate the local tennis landscape.

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