A party-list lawmaker who made it to Forbes’ list of 50 richest Filipinos vowed to provide more funding for school and barangay-based sports programs, believing that increasing funds for sports development and training will help the country produce more world-class athletes. Rep. Michael “Mikee” Romero of 1-Pacman party-list, the Philippines’ 49th richest, said he wants to give back to the sports community as he had promised. Based on Forbes’ website, Romero’s net worth is $150 million or P7 billion. “The bulk of Romero’s fortune stems from real estate and various stock investments,” his profile on the website read. As a lawmaker, Romero prioritizes measures on the improvement of sports development, education, and job creation.

Source: Manila Times September 01, 2016 11:37 UTC