Theo Libarnes: Zamboanga’s Diamond in the Rough
In the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Iraq, the appointment of Tom Saintfiet as head coach injected hope into Filipino football fans following a disappointing spell for the national team. Among the selections for the squad, one name stood out: Theo Jico Libarnes, a rising talent from the FEU-Diliman men’s football team.