Tisha Abundo
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Teresita Dominguez "Tisha" Abundo (born July 12, 1949) is a Philippine educator and athlete who served as Philippine Sports Commissioner from 1998 to 2001.
. Abundo attended the University of the East
on a varsity scholarship where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Physical Education and minor in English.
Abundo was the youngest Filipina to become a member of the national volleyball team when, at age 17, she wore the colors of the country in the 1966 Asian Games
in Bangkok
. Four years later, she represented the Philippines
in the 1970 Asian Games, also in Bangkok. She played in the World University Games (Universiade) in Tokyo
in 1967 and the Asian Zonal Volleyball Championships in Manila in 1974. She won a Philippine Presidential Award in 1969 as the “Most Outstanding Female National Volleyball Player”.
In 1990, she was appointed Director of Physical Education at the Philippine School of Business Administration
(PSBA).
, Berlin
, Melbourne
, Guam
, Hong Kong
and Tokyo
in the 1970s.
in 1999, where she delivered a paper on Women, Sports and Development: Towards Empowerment and Equity in the Philippines.
Early life and education
Teresita Dominguez "Tisha" Abundo was born to Antonio Dominguez and Leonor Patrick in ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. Abundo attended the University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
on a varsity scholarship where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Physical Education and minor in English.
Abundo was the youngest Filipina to become a member of the national volleyball team when, at age 17, she wore the colors of the country in the 1966 Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. Four years later, she represented the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in the 1970 Asian Games, also in Bangkok. She played in the World University Games (Universiade) in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
in 1967 and the Asian Zonal Volleyball Championships in Manila in 1974. She won a Philippine Presidential Award in 1969 as the “Most Outstanding Female National Volleyball Player”.
Career
In 1972 Abundo began teaching at University of the East.In 1990, she was appointed Director of Physical Education at the Philippine School of Business Administration
Philippine School of Business Administration
The Philippine School of Business Administration is a college located in Quezon City and Manila City in Metro Manila, Philippines.-Campuses:Campuses are located in:* Sampaloc in Manila City* Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City...
(PSBA).
Modeling career
Abundo was a member of Karilagan Arts International and was named their signature model in 1974. She modeled for fashion designers Ben Farrales and Pitoy Moreno. She was a member of the cultural and trade missions organized by the Department of Tourism that traveled to 11 states in the U.S.United States
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, Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
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, Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
in the 1970s.
Sports advocacy
Abundo founded the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), consisting of 19 educational institutions. She also served as the founding president of the first national athletic organization for Philippine tertiary level sports, the Federation of Higher Education Sports Association (FHESA).Philippine Sports Commissioner
Abundo was appointed Philippine Sports Commissioner in 1998. In the position, she organized the Philippines' first Palarong Kababaihan (Women's Games) as part of the celebration of the International Day for Women in 2000. She laid down the foundation of the Philippine Sports Talent Identification Program (PSTIP), the Philippines' first attempt to include scientific parameters in the identification and selection of sports potentials. Abundo represented the country at the International Olympic Academy in AthensAthens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
in 1999, where she delivered a paper on Women, Sports and Development: Towards Empowerment and Equity in the Philippines.