Vol.
1 Special Issue THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SDO-BILIRAN EVRAA 2017
BILIRAN all set for EVRAA Meet
Were ready! Playground dancers in their final rehearsal for the grand opening
With about five months
of intense preparation of the
different sports venues and facili-
ties, the Provincial Government
and SDO- Biliran are now all set and
ready for the 2017 Eastern Visayas
Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet
with the theme Bracing Sports,
Breaking Barriers, and Braving to
LEAD on February 5-10.
Most of the athletes from the 13
participating Divisions in the Region
are now in Biliran and have started their
concentration and training for familia-
rization on the various playing venues
of the said regional sports event.
Mr. Francisco L. Bayon-on,
Division Sports Coordinator, said that
the playing venues are now set and
some are still on going. Meanwhile,
the events to be played are archery,
arnis, athletics, badminton, base-
ball, basketball, boxing, chess, foot-
Mr. & Ms. DepEd EV... p. 3
by: Ireneo P. Napalit, Gladys B. German and Felecesimo N. Palconit
already started arriving last January 31.
ball, futsal, gymnastics, sepak takraw,
softball, swimming, table tennis,taek-
wondo, tennis and volleyball, wres-
tling and wushu Sanda. Demonstration
sports are Dance Sports, Walkathon
and Aerobic Gymnastics.
When asked about the
preparation made by Biliran athletes,
Mr. Bayon-on stated that they have
just finished the last Phase of their
concentration training in Biliran Sports
complex. Our athletes are now ready
for the different games. In fact, they
conducted a two week concentration
for the athletes prior to the conduct of
EVRAA 2017.
I am not sure that we can get
more gold but we are doing our best,
he added.
A total of 7,629 athletes,
coaches and delegation officials are the
expected numbers of participants for
the said meet. Other delegations have
Padar champs NFOT... p. 4
Aside from promoting
physical education and sports as es-
sential parts of the basic education
curriculum, EVRAA also aims to wi-
den the base for talent identification,
selection, recruitment, training and ex-
posure of students to serve as athletes
roster for national and international
sports competitions.
Dr. Carmela R. Tamayo,
Schools Division Superintendent said
that if she will rate the preparations of
EVRAA in a scale of 1-10 is 9.5.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the Navaleos,
the Biliranons all the National and
NGOs and even the private individuals
and private institutions for taking part
in the preparation for EVRAA Kasi
ang EVRAA preparation will never
be realized by the DepEd alone- its
a community working together, she
stressed.
Biliran joins NSPC... p. 5
 2 February 3, 2017
SDO-Biliran identifies Billeting
Quarters for EVRAA 2017
STAY CALM. Naval National High School as one of the billeting
schools in Biliran for the EVRAA Meet
To accommodate delegates
from other Divisions, the host
Division identified schools as
Billeting Quarter for the upcoming
Eastern Visayas Regional Athletics
Association (EVRAA) Meet 2017 on
February 5-10.
The schools identified as the
billeting quarter and the assigned
delegation are Almeria National High
School- Main for Baybay City Divi-
Maloloy-on, Gabisay bag awards in NSPC tilt
John Philip Maloloy-on,
Kawayan National High School,
and Claire Angelie C. Gabisay,
Naval School of Fisheries, landed
places during the National Schools
Press Conference (NSPC) on Febru-
ary 20-25, 2017 at Pagadian City,
Zamboanga Peninsula.
Among the 18 regions in the
country, Maloloy-on was declared 3rd
Place while Gabisay bagged 5th Place
in Science and Technology Writing
(Filipino) and Editorial Writing respec-
tively.
When my name was called
up, I just cant believe that I did it. I
was very much overwhelmed and
delighted because I know our awards
could make our respective schools,
division, and the region happy, Claire
Gabisay proudly stated.
In a separate interview, John
Philip Maloloy-on expressed his joys
and gratitude to those who extended
their help and support. I humbly of-
fered my medal to God, to my family,
to Biliran Division, and to the whole
NEWS
sion; Naval Central School for Bo-
rongan City Division; Naval State
University which cater Calbayog City,
Catbalogan City, Tacloban City and
Maasin City Divisions; Caraycaray
Central School for Eastern Samar Di-
vision; Naval School of Fisheries and
Naval Night High School for Leyte Di-
vision; Calumpang Elementary School
for Northern Samar Division; Almeria
Central Schoool Main and Almeria
Sweet Success. Maloloy-on (left) and Gabisay (right) with their coaches are
all smiles while receiving their medals and certificates.
Region 8. I am so glad that all of our
efforts have been paid off, he added.
Maloloy-on and Gabisay, both
Grade 10 students, were coached by
Emma Salloman and Ryan Japay.
Hardwork, prayer, constant practice
and proper preparation greatly aided us
to achieve such award, Japay said.
Other national qualifiers from
SDO-Biliran were Steve Arthur Aga-
jan (Editorial Writing), Jean Lorraine
Madarimot (Science and Technolo-
by: Roniel Cris Sarsalejo,
Sheryl Caparro & Judy
Ann Alambag
National High School Baluarte for
Samar Division; Larrazabal Elemen-
tary School for Southern Leyte
Division; Naval SPED Center for Of-
ficiating Officials and Naval National
High School for Biliran Division and
Regional Officials.
Dr. Carmela Tamayo, Schools
Division Superintendent, Mrs. Lani
Cervantes, ASDS, Dr. Jose Mondido,
Chief CID, Mrs. Lucille Roa, Chief
SGOD, Dr. Catalina Cordeta, EPS, and
Mr. Ronico Amistoso, EPS, visited the
identified schools as billeting quarters
and conducted an intense monitor-
ing to ensure the cleanliness and the
readiness.
Coordination really matters.
We thank all the Principals and School
Heads of the different billeting quar-
ters for responding to our request.
We really have worked hard to
provide comfort and ease to every
delegates. We never left any stone
unturned, Mr. Francisco Bayon-on,
Jr. Chairman, Preparation of Billeting
Quarters, stated.
Every billeting quarter also
organizes welcome night.
Photos by: Wilma Carreon
gy Writing), Mona Pearl Rosaupan
(News Writing), Francis Lea Saludo
(Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita),
Mac Neil Malesido (Pagkuha ng La-
rawan), and Archie Gabriel Jabuen, the
only qualifier for the elementary level,
(Pagsulat ng Editoryal).
Mrs. Delia Quijano, EPS in
English and Journalism Coordina-
tor, and Mrs. Wilma Carreon, EPS in
Filipino, headed the Biliran team.
by: Ryan G. Japay & Anne V. Pacad
 NEWS February 3, 2017
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Mr. & Ms. DepEd EV candidates
attend general orientation
Twenty contestants and
13 coaches from the different
delegations attended the General
Orientation for the Search for Mr.
and Ms. DepEd Eastern Visayas
2017 held at SDO-Biliran Teachers
Arena on February 2, 2017 at 9:00 in
the morning.
Foremost, I would like to
thank everyone for coming and for at-
tending this orientation. All candidates
and coaches should strictly follow the
rules and regulations of the pageant;
this is to observe fairness during the
contest, Mr. Elwin Moncada, SEPS
in Planning and Research and Pageant Mr. Elwin Moncada, SEPS, orients the candidates about the rules
Committee Member, stated. and regulations
The candidates will be vying
to represent my division in this kind of and when everything has made clear,
for the title during the pageant night on
competition. It is a great honor for me candidates immediately had their
February 06, 2017 at 7:00PM in Naval
to bring the name of Eastern Samar in pictorial session and rehearsal.
State University-Gymnasium.
this pageant, Ms. Flerzia D. Robin,
Right now, I feel overwhelmed
Eastern Samar candidate said. by: Dyan Mas , Jelesa S. Cabuquin &
because this is a one time opportunity
After the general orientation Elpie P. Leanda

13 Divisions gear up for EVRAA Meet Fernando P. Medrina, Division In-

formation Officer of Calbayog said.
LGU has been supportive as always
and allotted five thousand pesos (PHP
5,000.00) per athlete he added.
Meanwhile, Leyte Divi-
sion with 710 delegates has always
proven their tagline Leyte will always
be number 1. Adaptable, United, and
well prepared athletes are our key for
being on top, Dr. Rodelina G. Orbino,
SGOD Chief - Leyte Division.
However, Eastern Samar
Delegations are thankful to the Local
READY. SET. GO. Athletes from Catbalogan, Calbayog, and Biliran division Government Unit for the financial and
during their concentration training in preparation for the upcoming EVRAA moral support. Last year has already
Meet 2017 this Feb. 5-10. been a history but hopefully, this year
Despite the scorching We are 101 percent ready and we will improve and exceed our stan-
heat of the sun and their hectic optimistic with the whole event to home ding, Mr. Mariano C. Cafe, Planning
schedules, 13 Divisions of Region higher place this year compared to last Officer - SDO Eastern Samar.
VIII are all geared to the 2017 year that we are in 10th place, Dr. Ma. Biliran Division, the host of
Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Linda S. Legarse, Division Information 2017 EVRAA Meet, is confident that
Association (EVRAA) Meet on Feb- Officer of Catbalogan City said. they will outshine last years ranking.
ruary 5-10. Intense days of concentra- Anchored with the theme,
Athletes, coaches, officiating tion were conducted by the different Bracing Sports, Breaking Barriers,
officials, trainers and other personnel divisions to improve every athletes and Braving to Lead, the 13 Divisions
from Baybay City, Biliran, Borongan, performance and gain advantage in the of Region VIII are all set.
Calbayog City , Catbalogan, Eastern different events. Let the games begin!
Samar, Leyte, Maasin City, Northern We have conducted 15
Samar, Ormoc City, Samar, Southern days concentration training for our by: Henry T. Jarina, Micah dela Pena
Leyte, and Tacloban City Division athletes because our goal is to sur- & Judith Verunque
arrived earlier than expected. pass our previous rank standing. Mr.
4 NEWS
February 3, 2017
Mr. & Ms. DepEd EV to highlight EVRAA 2017
Bonny and glamours. Contenders for Mr. and Ms. DepEd EV in their pictorial.
To give highlight and to make
the conduct of Eastern Visayas
Athletic Association (EVRAA)
Meet more colorful, the Province of
Biliran with the strong partnership
of Schools Division Office-Biliran
will be holding the search for Mr. and
Ms. DepEd Eastern Visayas 2017.
Twenty-six candidates from
the 13 different participating Divisions
will be vying for the coveted crown
namely: Jules Uel Evan C. Boldo and
Melanne G. Sacro (Baybay City),
Ronn Lennard R. Napala and Alyza
Padar champs NFOT fish processing
Aicca Mae J. Padar, a Grade
10 student from Cabucgayan
National School of Arts and Trades,
won first place in Agri-Fishery Arts
Fish Processing category in the
recently concluded National Festival
of Talents in Dipolog, City, January
24 26.
Padar defeated her 17
opponents with her dish Fish Pastel in
Boat Tart Crust with Wild Sauce. The
judges were impressed by the way she
presented her product. It is a unique
one-dish meal which only costs P10
per piece.
The contest was not all
about cooking only but also we have
to answer tough questions from the
judges and we have to present the over-
all package of our product. I could say
that one must have good communica-
tion skills and confidence, she shared.
As part of their prepara-
(Ormoc City), Aldrick D. Cabeling and
Kimberly D. Morales (Samar), Regin
Ray A. Niepes and Rechel A. Niepes
(Southern Leyte), and Glenn T. Caidic
and Nigel D. Bandoy.
All the candidates indeed
look handsome and gorgeous. With
the strong support of the Provincial
Government headed by Gov.
Gerardo Espina and our Schools
Division Superintendent Dr. Carmela
Tamayo, we know we could give a
good show for everyone to enjoy, Mr.
Benjamin Medallo, Pageant Director,
declared in an interview.
Series of activities are set for
the candidates to embark such as the
general orientation, photo shoots, and
rehearsals.
I am inviting everyone to
watch this celebration of beauty and
wit. Pageant night will be on Febru-
S. Cairo (Biliran), Roman Anthony ary 06, 2017 at 7:00PM in Naval State
P. Yabora and Carl Antonette R. Co University-Gymnasium, Mr. Medallo
(Borongan City), Daryl C. Beso and further said.
Evanina Chelsea N. Tamanan (Cal- At the end of the pageant, there
bayog City), Leonard Van E. Jaboli and would only be five pairs to be chosen
Amanda Rudi B. Cinco (Catbalogan to receive the major awards, such as
City), Franz Angelo B. Afable and the 4th runner-up, 3rd runner-up, 2nd
Flerzia D. Robin (Eastern Samar), runner-up, 1st runner-up, and the Mr.
Matthew Genesis Renomeron and Kim and Ms. DepEd Eastern Visayas 2017.
Christine Boja (Leyte), Bernard A. Aside from the major awards, some
Gaviola and Donna O. Caube (Ma- minor and special awards will also be
asin City), Felipe O. Sosing Jr. and Lyra given.
Kim E. Dulay (Northern Samar), Keith by: Ryan Japay, Elwin
Ranold Co and Aubrey O. Larrazabal Moncada and Elpie Leanda
by: Monique C. Corpin and Aubrey Rose L. Desoyo
tion, Aicca Mae Padar and her coach
Adelfa L. Maloloy-on rehearsed
tirelessly a week before the contest to
master the said dish.
Coming up with our dish is not
easy because we have undergone trial
and error until my coach came up with
the idea of having a fish dish in a boat
tart, stressed Padar in an interview.
Asked how she developed her
cooking skills, she proudly shared that
it was her mother who greatly
influenced her.
Padar is the only representa-
tive from Region 8 who bagged gold.
Meanwhile, Maasin City and Biliran
Divisions won second place in Bazaar
exhibit.
It was hard and tiring but its
Unexpected Victory. Aicca Mae Pa- all worth it. It was already a great ho-
dar beamed with her coach Adel- nor for me to participate in a national
fa Maloloy-on after winning their contest and winning 1st place was be-
category. yond expectations, Padar concluded.
 NEWS February 3, 2017
5
Four new sports for athletes to clutch gold by: Tessie F. Rosario and Maylene Grafil
Wrestling, wushu, futsal, cues into pockets around the cannot be possible for the new sports
and billiards-these are the four new edge of the table. to be included in the regional competi-
sports all geared up in the upco- tion if there will be
ming Eastern Visayas Athletics Being in- less participation
Association (EVRAA) Meet 2017 cluded in this years EVRAA, be- cause it
and for each competitor to catch these new sports are now tagged
the highest achievable rewards- the as regular sports;
gold medal and the prestige
to represent the Region to the would be
Palarong Pambansa 2017. h o w e v e r, too hard
These four newly introduced being called to spot
sports in the regional competition as such, poten-
offer an exciting and fresh ambience these sure- tial
for the contestants and spectators ly passed the
because they present diverse perfor- basic guide-
mance and entertainment levels. lines or
Wrestling, a combat
sport involves grappling type
technique such as clinch, fight-
ing, throws, takedowns and
other grappling holds while wushu standards. athletes. Moreover, the additional sports
is a full-contact sport derived from In an interview with Mr. entail additional officiating officials
traditional Chinese martial arts. Like- Francisco L. Bayon-on, Division Sports who are trained for that specific game
wise, futsal is a variant of association Coordinator, new sports can only be and its rules.
football played on a hard court small- regularly competed once a number of To sum up all the regular
er than a football pitch and mainly participating delegations are more than sports including the new ones, a total
indoors. fifty percent and this year, thirteen of twenty-two sports are now set to
Meanwhile, billiard, a game for delegations or all delegations from the be competed and so, athletes must be
two people, played on a billiard table, region are set to vie for gold. armed with power to break barriers,
in which three balls are struck with Bayon-on also revealed that it and brave enough to lead in order to

Biliran joins NSPC 2017; garners awards

emerge as TRUE CHAMPIONS.

Eight student-writers, eight by: Jonald Jarina and Kent John Dico
coaches/advisers, and two Division
Journalism Coordinators from Biliran
Division, who represented Region VIII,
participated in the National Schools
Press Conference with the theme
Strengthening Freedom of Informa-
tion Through Campus Journalism in
Pagadian City, Zamboanga Peninsula,
on January 20-25, 2017.
Claire Angelie Gabisay (NSF),
Steve Arthur Agajan (CSN), Jean
Lorraine Madarimot (NSF), John Phi-
lip Maloloy-on (KNHS), Mona Pearl HAPPY AND PROUD. Biliran team student-writers, coaches/advisers, &
Rosaupan (NSU), Francis Lea Saludo journalism coordinators pose with a smile as they waited for the parade.
(NSU), Mac Neil Malesido (ANHS), Salloman while Claire Angelie Ga- next years NSPC, Mrs. Quijano said
and Archie Gabriel Jabuen (Bilwang bisay became a victor ranking 5th in in an interview.
ES) competed in the different catego- Editorial Writing (English), together She further extended her thanks
ries such as Editorial Writing, Science with her coach, Mr. Ryan G. Japay. to Congressman Rogelio Espina, Gov.
and Technology Writing (English & Mrs. Delia Quijano and Mrs. Gerardo Espina, Jr, and SDS Dr. Car-
Filipino), News Writing, Pagwawas- Wilma Carreon, Education Program mela Tamayo for the continuous sup-
to at Pag-uulo ng Balita, Pagkuha ng Supervisors and Division Journalism port and assistance and for making the
Larawan, at Pagsulat ng Editoryal. Coordinators, led the team. NSPC 2017 journey come into reality.
Among the 5, 180 student- We are very much proud of our NSPC 2017 started with a grand
writers, two Biliran journalists grabbed student-writers in Biliran because they parade and opening program with Ms.
some medals increasing its last years really represented the Division and the Malou C. Mangahas, GMA News TV
performance; Jhon Philip Maloloy-on, Region well. We are happy with our Investigative Journalist, as the Keynote
3rd place in Science and Technology achievement and we are looking for- Speaker.
(Filipino), with his coach, Mrs. Emma ward to garnering more awards in the
 6 February 3, 2017
Strength in Unity
Unity is the ultimate game
development platform. This is a
word for togetherness, oneness, and
solidarity. It calls for collaboration,
participation and involvement among
everyone. Internalizing its very essence
would greatly serve as an ultimate
weapon for the weak to become strong
and for the coward to become mighty.
The expression Sport for
All can take on different meanings
and, thus, there exist different inter-
pretations with regard to its contents,
its development and its goals. At any
rate, this expression also encom-
passes the elements which are called
strategies in today's most industrialized
countries and which aim at making
sports accessible to everyone.
Sports promotes holistic de-
Editor-in-Chief
Ryan G. Japay
Associate Editors
Rose Leslie R. Gumanit
Jonald Jarina Rosary Gene E. Obispo (NSF student)
Managing Editors
Judith Verunque
Elpie Leanda
Circulation Manager
Ronald Q. Olaivar
Editorial Cartoonists
Mark Cyril Licaros
Rey Desoyo
Ton Sierolf Cairo ( NSF student)
EDITORIAL
duct of the meeting of all minds
and hardworking hands all for
its glory. Provincial and local officials,
Division Superintendents and its
personnel, teachers, students, and other
external stakeholders merged and built
a strong foundation for a remarkable
conduct. In the course of its underta-
king and if unity has been truly felt, no
one will falter, mistakes wont happen,
decision-making will be certain.
It may sound true that the thir-
teen participating divisions are con-
tending for the championships and
aiming for medals, but the spirit of
unanimity is still evident. Delegation
velopment of the youth, inculcates
heads, officiating officials, coaches,
the spirit of discipline, teamwork,
and athletes are sharing the same force,
excellence, fair play, well-being,
stage, and venue, a wonderful testimo-
sportsmanship, and other inherent
ny of strength is being accorded. In all
values such as trust, respect, humility,
these things, what counts most is we are
and personality development.
all hitting the very same spot-we want
Eastern Visayas Regional
to yield the best representatives for the
Athletic Association Meet (EVRAA)
Palarong Pambansa.
is a perfect avenue to employ diligent-
Exercising unity in sports ad-
ly the significance of sports to achieve
mires diversity and makes it a chance
one common goal. When every-
of creating a pleasant and sound
one help each other and join all its
relationship with others. It is then that
forces in embracing sports, breaking
athletes and coaches too could put
barriers and any obstacles that hinder
much value of humility in victory.
the enhancement of an individual
For us to achieve this target we
will certainly be achieved. When we
must put in mind Woodrow Wilsons
exert our effort together, braving to
words, We cannot be separated in
lead could be an integral tool in accom-
interest or divided in purpose. We stand
plishing success.
together until the end.
EVRAA Meet is a by-pro-
Editorial Board Aubrey Rose Desoyo
Photojournalists
Reinhard Bon Tan Anne Pacad
Jorge Don Fabon Judy Ann Alambag
Jeremiah Vertulfo Tessie Rosario
Francisco Dagohoy
Layout artist Felecisimo Palconit
Glory Stephanie Calves
Gladys German
Writers Micah Magdalene Dele Pea
Roniel Cris A. Sarsalejo Kent John Dico (NSF student)
Ireneo Napalit
Monique Corpin Advisers
Mailyn Grafil Elwin Moncada
Dyan Mas Rey Fajardo
Henry Jarina
Sheryl Lantaca Consultants
Dante Patac SDS Carmela R. Tamayo
Jelesa Cabuquin ASDS Lani H. Cervantes
Alejandro Montilla CES Jose B. Mondido
CES Lucille C. Roa
 Feature 7
The Thing That Matters by: Kent John Dico & Rosary Gene Obispo (Student-Correspondents)
Spilled blood, Nasty days,
There is no beauty without pain. acts lazy cant express true
Aching body, Painful inju-
An athlete is like a moth. happiness in winning and being
ries, Self-sacrifice all of these
A Taekwondo player cant win fair in a game is a rule applied
happen during the prepara-
without being injured. A Weight- to all. A trickster cant be called
tion to overcome a storm, as an
lifter cant be a victor without a competitor, because a true
athlete, and grab the title of
experiencing pain through lifting contestant is defined as a person
being on the top and be tagged
and throwing barbells multiple who is trained and risking his/
as CHAMPION.
times. her life to survive in a battlefield.
Being a challenger, a
Players also learn To be the champion, you
tournament may be called by
lessons in life aside from the also need to have self-content-
many names: Obstacles day,
t e c h - niques ment. Whether you win or lose,
Prep for the worst, or simply,
their as long as you believe in your-
day. Bottom line is, its a day
coaches self that you can be anything,
that has been linked to sacrifice,
taught them. youd always be the winner. One
or anything using a lot of time
People of- t e n problem for some athletes is that
and energy to achieve ones goal,
state that we can learn they lack confidence. How can
is capable of winning.
from our past. For you be the number one when
And this day, given that
example; y o u youre so shy showing youre
person, maybe considered a
l o s e , then fullest potential in front of many
day of joy, delight, and some-
y o u audience? A swimmer cant do
times, agony. Why, its not a joke
his freestyle properly if he is
to succeed and find out that,
afraid to get drown in
despite your e f f o r t s ,
the wa- ter.
there is noth-
S o be-
ing
you

can
d o
picked lieve
when you lose that
yourself up from losing, in yourself because
crucial moment. How hurting it
you learn something from it and you are the one controlling your
is when you are so dedicated to
grow. Once a small seedling now heart, mind, body, and soul, and
victory but your best is denied,
blooms into a large beautiful tree. that creates self-motivation.
slighted, and not enough!
Especially in Sports, we Oh goodness... The sights of
Thats too painful,
also learn how to unite and contenders weeping tears, shed
indeed. But its not prohibited
apply sportsmanship. There was thousands liters of sweat the
to try until you feel satisfaction.
a famous quote stating, Uni- day of hardships turns into a
In a match, it could be described
ty is Strength This is the point day that they will have a huge
as tossing a coin, the probabili-
why we hold sports meets. Its to smile, a fortunate day filled
ty is to win or lose. Despite the
see other athletes, discover each with bliss because their journey
troubles you experienced, is it
others talents, and be friends. in overcoming the huge storm
impossible to win?
Because of these, it deserves as succeeded.
Imagine that you are a
your inspiration to strive harder At the end of all the
moth, and in your front glows a
and surpass that person. struggles and race for medals,
beautiful flame. Will you avoid it
Competitors dont only what matters most in a day is
or approach it? There was once
join to get medals but they could ATTITUDE. An athlete should
a moth that decided to go to the
also make precious memories remember that it is not all about
fire and was asked, Why would
with it. They will have lots of fun the ranks and number of wins
you throw yourself at the fire
while doing each challenge. They and losses, but the kind of mo-
knowing that youll die? The
will get closer to each other and ments shared among others. It
moth answered, The fire is too
learn each other more. is being HUMBLE in victory and
beautiful not to throw myself at.
A player who cheats and accepting defeat with DIGNITY.
8 February 3, 2017
UPDATES
Event Name Division
1.Archery -Myra Saludario -Northern Samar
2.Arnis -Gerard Jude Herodias -Catbalogan City
3.Athletics (Track) -Reynaldo Renomeron -Leyte
4Athletics (Field) -Enrique Enciso -Leyte
5.Badminton -Jeania Tiston -Leyte

LIST
6.Baseball -Rommel Abeto -Tacloban City
7.Basketball -Rito Maitem -Southern Leyte
8.Billiards - Socrates Marmita -Leyte

OF 9.Boxing -Alvin Azucena -Leyte

10.Chess -Eulizer Cano -Leyte
11.Football -Leodegario Tinoc -Tacloban City

SELECTED 12.Futsal
13.Gymnastics (MAG)
14.Gymnastics (WAG)
-Jose Dindo Pogoy
- Alfredo Gutay, Jr.
-Jo-Ann Cerna
-Ormoc City
-Catbalogan City
-Baybay City

TOURNAMENT 15.Gymnastics (RG) -Vivian Valeriano -Leyte

16.Sepak Takraw (Jr./SG) -Franklin Viagedor -Leyte

MANAGERS
Compiled by: Rose Leslie Gumanit
Note: February 6-Weighing (Wushu) Venue: Teachers Arena; February
17.Sepaktakraw (SB) -Orlando Tan -Leyte
18.Softball -Rodolfo Flores -Southern Leyte
19.Swimming -Paquito Luces -Catbalogan City
20.Table Tennis -Gideon dela Torre -Ormoc City
21.Taekwondo -Nilo Baldelobar -Eastern Samar
22.Tennis -Sherwin Balicat -Eastern Samar
23.Volleyball -Adelfa Juan -Leyte
24.Wrestling -Noel Labaniego -Ormoc City
25.Wushu -Danilo Amante -Leyte
8- Tournament Proper after event
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ADVISORY
Shellfish Bulletin No. 02
Series of 2017
14 January 2017
Based on the latest laboratory
results of the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local
Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes
collected at Coastal waters of Daram
Island, Irong-Irong and Cambatutay
Bays in Western Samar; Matarinao
Bay in Eastern Samar; Coastal waters
of Leyte and Carigara Bay in Leyte;
Coastal waters of BIliran Province;
Coastal waters of Gigantes Islands in
Carles, Iloilo;and Coastal waters of
Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol are
still positive for paralytic shellfish poi-
son that is beyond the regulatory limit.
Moreover, Coastal waters of Maqueda
and Villareal Bays Samar are now pos-
itive for red tide toxin.
All types of shellfish and acetes
sp. Or alamang gathered from the area
shown above the NOT SAFE for human
consumption. Fish, squids, shirmps and
crabs are safe for human consumption
provided that they are fresh and washed
thoroughly, and internal organs such as
gills and intestines are removed before
cooking.
Do not harvest.
Do not sell.
Do not buy.
Do not eat.