Brigido Valez Tondo, born on August 29, 1948, in Negros Occidental, became known for his talent in track and field. Despite financial hardship, he studied electronics and pursued a running career, competing in events like the National Marathon, Golden Gate Marathon, and the 1971 Little Asian Olympics, where he won gold, silver, and bronze medals. In 1974, he also won multiple gold medals at the Palarong Pambansa, remaining undefeated. As a reward for his achievements, he was offered a government job as a custodial officer at the Negros Occidental Provincial Jail, where he worked for 25 years while still training ...