Stern, a US-born 17-year-old Filipino American figure skater from Connecticut has decided to represent the Philippines in coming world skating competitions. Her decision came about when she won the National championships in Manila this year. One of the major sponsors of the competition, SM (Shoe Mart) persuaded her to represent the Philippines. She will compete this month in Vienna, Austria for the International Figure Skating Competition and in Germany at the end of the year. She also intends to compete in the World Championships in Los Angeles next year, as well as the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.

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