Standard Insurance, sailors feted

The Standard Insurance Centennial Sailing Team, skippered by veteran sailor Judes Echauz (4th from right), was honored for winning three gold medals in last year’s Southeast Asian Games during the PSA Awards at the Manila Hotel Friday. Standard Insurance also received a special citation from the country’s oldest media organization for leaving an indelible mark in Philippine sports in cycling, duathlon, triathlon and sailing. Members of the sailing team are (from left) are Rubin Cruz Jr., Edgar Villapana, Lester Troy Tayong, Emerson Villena, Joel Majarito, head coach Ridgely Balladares, Richley Magsanay and Whock Dimapilis.