CEBU CITY--- Filipino bantamweight boxer Z “The Dream” Gorres met President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the Mactan International Airport on Thursday shortly before the chief executive took off for Manila after a day-long visit in Cebu province.

The President was joined by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Press Secretary Crispulo Icban Jr. in welcoming Gorres, his wife Dachess and his 3 children in one of the airport lounges.

Mrs. Arroyo extended the boxer financial assistance.

Gorres, one of the country’s top bantamweights, collapsed and was hospitalized last November after scoring a 10-round decision over Colombian Luis Melendez in Las Vegas.

The 27-year-old Gorres suffered a subdural hematoma and underwent emergency brain surgery. He is now undergoing rehabilitation at the Perpetual Succor Hospital in Cebu after a throat surgery last week.

The fallen boxer earlier received monetary assistance from World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim super fly champ Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr.

According to PhilBoxing.com, Donaire and his wife donated a total of P350,000 to Gorres.