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Get to know 5 super moms of our favorite athletes

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<p>MANILA – Filipino athletes cherish their mothers just as much as they cherish their wins and accolades.</p><p>Let&#x27;s take a look at five &quot;super moms&quot; who regularly support their kids game in and game out.</p><div><strong>1. Mozzy Ravena</strong></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BisjXeBHHpx/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:37.4537037037037% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BisjXeBHHpx/" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Kiefer Ravena (@kieferravena15)</a> on <time dateTime="2018-05-12T23:39:16+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">May 12, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><div><script async="" defer="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Mozzy Ravena is the most prominent sporting mother captured by ABS-CBN Sports+Action&#x27;s cameras. Not only is she a former star for the University of Santo Tomas women&#x27;s volleyball team, she is also the mother of the Ravena siblings who have made a mark in their respective UAAP sports.</p><p>Kiefer, Thirdy, and Dani Ravena have a remarkable &quot;super mom&quot; who never tires of cheering them on, while at the same time teaching them on what it means to be an ultimate athlete. </p><p>Whenever Ateneo plays, it&#x27;s almost certain that Tita Mozzy will be there for her kids.</p><div><strong>2. Lydia de Vega-Mercado</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/13/lydiadevega-051318.jpg?ext=.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The former national team sprinter, considered Asia&#x27;s fastest woman in her heyday, is also the mother of former La Salle Lady Spiker and current Petro Gazz Angel Stephanie &quot;Paneng&quot; Mercado.</p><p>While her daughter did not follow in her footsteps and pursued volleyball instead of athletics, it does not stop her from showing up for Paneng&#x27;s games and celebrating her titles as though she won a gold in the century dash.</p><div><strong>3. Susan Teng</strong></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNtzl3CDwvh/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:50.0% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNtzl3CDwvh/" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by jeric teng (@tengjeric)</a> on <time dateTime="2016-12-07T12:21:00+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Dec 7, 2016 at 4:21am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" defer="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Much has been said about how Jeric and Jeron&#x27;s father, Alvin Teng, used to be a professional basketball player and how that influenced their careers.</p><p>However, as much as the Teng brothers credit their father for their love of and development in the sport, they also heap praise on their mother, Susan, who has been with them every step of the way – starting from when they were still small basketeers up to now, when they are both in the PBA.</p><div><strong>4. Pablita Valdez</strong></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRQEi6_jsyx/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:50.0% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRQEi6_jsyx/" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Alyssa Valdez (@alyssa_valdez2)</a> on <time dateTime="2017-03-05T09:17:31+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Mar 5, 2017 at 1:17am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><div><script async="" defer="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Before her daughter became a national sensation, Pablita – a teacher in Batangas – believed that Alyssa was meant for great things. It is with that belief that made her decide to bring her daughter to Manila, where she can hone her talent and play against tougher competition.</p><p>That decision has paid off in spades, as the volleyball phenom was born and her star&#x27;s ascent has been meteoric.</p><p>Every step of the way, Mama Pablita was there for her and we couldn&#x27;t thank her enough for giving us an excellent and much-loved star.</p><div><strong>5. Marilyn Mollena</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/13/marilyn-mollena-051318.jpg?ext=.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Mommy Marilyn was the reason why Grethcel Soltones became the &quot;Lady Beast.&quot; Young Grethcel decided to play volleyball during her formative years as she searched for her mom. She thought that it was the easiest avenue to meet her mother after 13 years if she played and got broadcast on TV. </p><p>She got her wish during her last year with the San Sebastian Lady Stags when Marilyn surprised the Lady Beast during the individual awarding ceremonies and the whole nation even got to witness the touching reunion on TV. </p><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</p>

<p>Let's take a look at five "super moms" who regularly support their kids game in and game out.</p>

Let's take a look at five "super moms" who regularly support their kids game in and game out.