MANILA, Philippines—Athletes aren’t just looked up to with what they do on the court, they also try to be good role models off of it.
JUST VOTED. Alyssa Valdez, Kiefer Ravena show the indelible ink on their fingers after voting on Monday. Screengrab from Kiefer’s Instagram
Brothers and basketball stars Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and volleyball ace Alyssa Valdez made sure to exercise their right to vote for the midterm elections Monday.
So did two-time PBA MVP James Yap, former national team coach Chot Reyes, volleyball player Dzi Gervacio and collegiate stars Isaac Go of Ateneo and Wendell Comboy of Far Eastern University, who were among those who posted photos of their inked fingers.
Screengrab of Chot Reyes’ Instagram story
Yap also campaigned for former cager Francis Zamora, the former San Juan City vice mayor who is running for the same position again.
James Yap casts his vote. Screen grab from Yap’s Instagram Story
Kiefer posted a Boomerang on Instagram Stories of himself and longtime girlfriend Valdez after voting in their precinct.
Thirdy Ravena votes. Screengrab from Thirdy’s Instagram account
Thirdy also documented his voting experience on Instagram, highlighting the indelible ink on his finger.