Henry Dagmil, Homegrown Olympian... p9 Warrior with a heart...p12. VOLUME I ISSUE NO. I April 10, 2016

THE OFFICIAL 2016 PUBLICATION OF In building character and leadership skills... “Be like the coffee beans” – RD Bayocot by Hydee S. Templonuevo & Jennifer Tupas epEd-12 Regional Director Arturo Bayocot challenges all teachers participating in this year’s Palarong Pambansa to bring inspiration to the student athletes, aside from motivating them to win medals during the Dfirst over-all meeting of the members of the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional athletic Association (SRAA) delegation after they set foot in province. Bayocot compared knowledge and skills to change themselves fortunate since of the the scenario just like the lives of the student athletes. around 30,000 teaching staff in the coffee beans being He continued that despite Region-12, only more than a 100 used in a science portraying a dual role as mentors teachers were called upon to join experiment. Mixing and coaches, teachers should as part of the delegation. the coffee beans also instill character building to In closing, RD Bayocot said in the boiling water will dissolve them but it remains as a coffee. It is the young minds though proper “problems and difficulties gave the coffee that changes the water .And as coffee lovers said the hotter discipline. us all the chance to make anyone the water, the better it tastes. “We acknowledge all your tougher and stronger, and just “We can be like the coffee. We can make something good from the efforts. It’s not easy to play these like the coffee bean, the hotter it difficulties we face in our role as coaches and mentors.” He continued roles. To succeed, we must is, the more aromatic it becomes. as he infused the value of illuminating what is good inside of us. It persevere and believe in what we A SRAA heads toward its quest is influencing and creating a better pool of individuals who values are doing.” he added. in this year’s palaro, problems enthusiasm and commitment and it transcends among the student- On the other hand, he may arise but the resiliency of its athletes entrusted to us. He acknowledges that these teachers have the also urges teachers to consider members shall remain. SALUDO Competition Warriors to showcase Flores De Mayo by Antonio M. Maganto Jr & Jennifer Tupas itting a big surprise saludo team, commend warriors for one of the practices. committee are Jennifer for other delegates their all out effort in very practice, The saludo as one of the Tupas, Benjie Ceasar Dela in the Palarong “Indeed, I know mananalo tayo special awards in the Palaro, Pena, Richard Superio, Gerald HPambansa 2016 is ON for seeing the athletes giving their all” the saludo team challenged Gumayao, Ma. Emileen SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors. Floro said in one of the interviews. every athlete to do their best Cajanding, Wilnia De Lara This year’s Saludo is a colorful RD Arturo B. Bayocot CESO to win. This year’s Saludo and Johngil Pamposa headed and festive as the region showcases V, challenged every athlete that is a fusion of Zumba. The the practices, and lead the Flore De Mayo as their concept. having this saludo in the Palaro other members of the saludo creative aspect of the saludo. The Saludo concept will feature 2016 is a great avenue the handy and hand-made flowers where every region in this made from colorful cloth that country may showcase their depicts the best of Region XII’s unique regional culture and abundance and resources coming diversity. from the different provinces and “Saludo is part of cities of the region. To add more Palaro competition since in meaning, the athletes and coaches memoriam, this represents will wear white gloves signifying respect, discipline to our peace and unity along with wearing honorary guests that will of their caps as K to 12 ready. witness the event” ARD Alex Floro, chairman of the Evelyn R. Fetalvero said in 2 COLUMN APRIL 10, 2016 EDITORS NOTE

he Department of Education Region XII Seeing Deeper: continuously believes in the beauty of every child’s dream. SOCCSKSARGEN Fear Pressure TAthletic Association (SRAA) of Region XII Looking Glass: is another avenue where every athletes of the Transforming Communities region had the chance to showcase their innate ability in playing, show camaraderie, above all unity in diversity. Impressions: Starting the month of May, DepEd Region XII conducted rigorous training; even sports of Content:Table summer camp to ensure that every athletes of Sharpening the Warriors! the region that will compete in the Palarong Pambansa 2016 is equipped, ready to fight for team powers up the gold and bring glory to its region. Palarong Pambansa 2016 is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the whole country; different regions will compete, in Henry Dagmil: different sporting events, to prove their prowess in the competition. This year’s Palaro will surely Homegrown Olympian prove what Region XII is capable of doing, and Region 12 support even will make an impact to other regions, hence; the region might be lacking in size but Tree Planting diversity of talented athletes make up for it. This Palarong Pambansa 2016 is not just ARD’s Message a competition for Region 12 but an avenue to share what the region has. What is SRAA?

Staffers

Editor-in-chief: Antonio M. Maganto Jr. Photographers: Associate Editor: Marivi L. Castro RXII Provincial Information Office: Managing Editor: Joseph Russel M. Farnazo Efren M. Francisco Circulation Manager: Kenneth T. Carisma South Cotabato Division: News writers/Contributors: Reyman Rusty Jayme RXII Provincial Information Office: Layout Artist: Romy A. Juanico Hydee S. Templonuevo Anna Liz V. Cabrido Consultants: Dr. Evelyn R. Fetalvero, CESO V South Cotabato Division: SEPS Jennifer B. Tupas Assistant Regional Director Alex F. Floro Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot , CESO V O.I.C Regional Director APRIL 10, 2016 COLUMN 3

From the desk of the Regional Director Congratulations to all the participants of the 2016 Palarong Pambansa and to , this year’s host to this annual multi-sporting event in the country. Sharpening the Warriors! As we go through the sports festivities inherent to the 2016 Palarong Pambansa in the Province of Albay, let us rejoice for this special competition that fortifies discipline, teamwork, excellence, fair play, solidarity, sportsmanship, friendship and progress. This is another milestone in giving opportunities for our youth on becoming a better player, a better person and eventually a better leader. Our theme “Transforming Communities, Transcending Through K to 12,” articulates one defining feature of our Basic Education Curriculum which is holistic and inclusive in nature. K to 12 “palaro” promotes not just physical fitness but also character-building and citizenship training that upholds physical education and school sports activities (from school intramurals to district, division, regional and national meets) for global competitiveness. Moreover I want to vividly express my feeling and share the thought uppermost in my mind… GRATEFULNESS. Thank You everyone especially our LGUs for always giving the best opportunities for our youth to develop their knowledge, skills, talents and attitudes backed up by the genuine support of the people around them. Nurtured and cared for by the responsible families, enriched and enlivened by their peers, teachers and school leaders, and loved by the stakeholders and the whole community that made them feel very important like precious gems shaped not just for today but for the future. I exhort everybody especially our stakeholders to continue pursuing endeavors that will unite all our common interests of giving the best for our student-athletes and the youth who definitely are the upcoming leaders of this country in His time. Mabuhay ang Atletang Pilipino.

Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot , CESO V O.I.C Regional Director 4 COLUMN APRIL 10, 2016

Seeing Deeper

by Antonio M. Maganto Jr. Fear Pressure inning, having In other’s point of view, if an the highest honor, athlete been seen the personality bringing home the the pursuit and the ability may Wbacon, gold medal, golden cup have a bigger tendency to win. and the biggest trophy, these In one of my travels joining are but some of the symbols some of the athletes for Palarong that represents the stature of an Pambansa 2016, I had witnessed individual who had won in a some of the athletes that even certain competition. Creating a during breaks, continuously do or even the coach support, to an disagree on this, knowing we timeline, vigorous preparation their practice. In an interview on athlete is very essential to propel are used to develop athletes by, and even burning midnight one of the athletes said, “I had to any athlete to win. However inculcating focus, and imposing candle, just to ensure no stone is continue my practice even if its to some extent parents and the berserk discipline, those things left unturned, you may say; are – break time because I fear that I athlete’s coach, forms a force are still needed, but pressuring some of the factors in winning. will lose, so much is at stake”. To within an athlete that creates a and instilling fear to an athlete Palarong Pambansa is go deeper, a single athlete – is big blast, which to some extent as a result of not doing his or an annual sporting event faced with not just the problem breaks an athlete down. her best, just to get the result anticipated by many, dreamed of winning the competition but To this perspective, we is different from, inculcating by many athletes to be part of - also had to battle with his or her may say that it is not enough discipline and teaching an just to think representing your fear of losing. to practice or provide all that athlete to not give up. region in a sporting event and Dealing with precautionary is needed to an athlete to win, At the end if Fear and wining is something to be proud pursuit of success in a but CREATING A FEAR Pressure is combined, it’s of. However, why are there some competition is something to FREE, AND PRESSURE destruction to an athlete; hence athletes, even if they had done think about, because this will FREE ENVIRONMENT honing an athlete to win is not all that is necessary to win, still add to the assurance of winning. TO AN ATHLETE MAKES an easy task but a craft. can’t achieve what they wanted. It is commonly observed, parents AN ATHLETE. Many would

Transforming Communities Looking Glass

he annual gathering for international sports of our country’s most competitions as mandated by Marivi L. Castro promising student- through the Republic Act Tathletes has strengthened 10588 or the Palarong equipped of what it takes to Region (NIR) we are all the Basic education’s holistic Pambansa Law. be a National Player whose excited to experience the development of the youth Through Palarongprowess in every sport-arena showcase of team work, in becoming a globally and Pambansa, it will transform has been supported and stamina and wit among responsible competitive communities into enhanced. our players and coaches. individuals through the communities of excellence Yet, Palarong Pambansa The elementary athletes physical education and and well promote a system is not just about that; but also will compete in 15 games sports. that allows solidarity to about athletes with special and the secondary will Such goal has flourish among regions and needs where they are given compete in 17 games and mirrored in this year’s nation as a whole. the chance to compete .The four demonstration sports: theme: : “Transforming On the other hand, special games for children , Wushu, Billiards and Communities, Transcending Region 12 has been true to with special needs include await to wow us Through K to 12,”as it also its words that it” believes in athletics, , goal all. magnifies the base for talent the beauty of every child’s ball, and Bocce (a ball sport So let us continue identification, selection,dream.” SOCSKARGEN closely related to bowling) supporting our promising recruitment, training and Warriors have gone through highlight the Palaro this year. athletes not only to compete exposure of elementary and a series of training, mini- As the 18 regions are and win, but enjoying every secondary students to serve sports camps and a rigid set to compete, with the moment of the game as they as athletes’ roster to the training for coaches as well. participation of the newly- share the best of what they National Sports Associations Now we can say that they are established Negros Island love to do the most. APRIL 10, 2016 Impressions 5 6 APRIL 10, 2016 APRIL 10, 2016 7 8 APRIL 10, 2016 APRIL 10, 2016 9 10 APRIL 10, 2016 APRIL 10, 2016 11 12 APRIL 10, 2016