Straight from his amazing figure skating performance at the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, 17 year old Michael Martinez arrived in Manila and headed straight to a homecoming presscon at SM Mall of Asia.
The press, guest and executives from SM group of companies and all the shoppers who waited for Michael, the first Filipino to represent the Philippines in a Winter Games, welcomed him with gusto as he arrived and was presented to the the excited crowd.
At the presscon, he was awarded a couple of awards by SM and the local city government of Pasay.
Michael received a Lifetime Skating Privilege from SM |
Michael received a honorary Global Pinoy membership from SM Executives |
Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto award the key to the City of Pasay and a plaque of appreciation |
Michael (middle) also received a USD 10,000 check from SM Hans Sy, President SM Prime Holdings (right) |
Group photo |
PRESSCON VIDEOS
Warm welcome to Michael and awarding:
Michael’s Homecoming Speech:
Q& A with Michael with the Press:
You can watch Michael perform and also have a chance to meet and greet him. See posters for details: