■ Ofelia C. Empian Baguio athlete Sandi Menchi Abahan keeps getting stronger, as she emerged as a champion in the Spartan Asia Pacific Championships at the Spartan-Asia Pacific (APAC) Championships 2023 and Trifecta Weekend in Thailand. Abahan ruled the grueling APAC Championships and placed first runner-up in the Spartan Beast 21-kilometer category with 30 obstacles