It’s girl power on the opening day of the 119th Philippine Swimming League (PSL) National Series as five young ladies led by Charize Juliana Esmero and Richelle Anne Callera broke records in their respective events on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Swimming Pool in Malate, Manila.

Esmero, a University of the Philippines Integrated School standout, dominated the girls’ 14-year 50m backstroke in 33.65 seconds, eclipsing the three-year old 34-second mark of Carmen Rose Matabuena.

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