Cathy discovered fencing because she got closed out of swim class in University in 1992, and went on to become Team captain of the University of the Philippines Varsity Fencing Team 1992-1994. She was concurrently founding president of the University of the Philippines Karate Association. In 1997, she moved back to Cebu, Philippines & started the fencing movement outside of the Philippine capital of Manila. She was founding president & head coach of the Spada Fencing club. It continues to thrive today through various fencing clubs throughout the city & primarily through the Cebu Fencing League which runs an annual Tournament, the Flores Cup, which plays host to fencers from all over the country. Cathy was head coach for Provincial Team representing the province at…