The Antipolo Cathedral has called on the faithful to pray for Barangay Ginebra basketball star LA Tenorio who is currently battling colon cancer.
In a social media post, the Antipolo Cathedral said that Tenorio paid a visit last Friday, March 24, and "pleaded for prayers for steadfast recovery."
The 38-year-old basketball player "has been a devotee of Our Lady of Antipolo since he was a young child," the Antipolo Cathedral said.
"Our dear mother, Mary, prayed that God's grace would surround LA Tenorio's deterioration," it said.
"As one Catholic church, let's take a moment and solemnly ask to pray for the PBA basketball star's recovery," it added.
In a statement on March 21, Tenorio revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
“The initial testing three weeks ago led me to instantly miss practices and games. I have completed my surgery last week and will soon undergo treatment for the next few months,” said Tenorio.
“With my FAITH, I am lifting everything to God now and I believe there is a higher purpose as I go through this part of my life. I am not yet retiring from the game I love, and with the help of the best doctors in the Philippines and Singapore, I BELIEVE i can touch a basketball once more and return stronger,” he added.