By: Norvi Marie P. Allado

SDO OIC- Schools Division Superintendent Cherry S. Ramos called for true essence of sports when she addressed the Ilagan delegationBy: during Norvi the Marie welcome P. Allado program given by North Cen- tral School,SDO Tuguegarao, Ilagan OIC- SchoolsCagayan. Division Superintendent Cherry S. Ramos called for true essence of sports when sheThe addressed lady SDS the posted Ilagan a delegationchallenge among during players the welcome to work program their way given to , by Tuguegarao win over Northweakness Central School,and work Tuguegarao, over solid workingCagayan. partnership. Eloquently tossing meanings of WOW in consonance to the host city’s tagline ‘WOW Tuguegarao’, Ramos emphasized that unity amidst diversity should be observed by The lady SDS posted a challenge among players to work their way to victory, win over weakness and Ilagueno athletes in order to succeed. work over solid working partnership. Eloquently tossing meanings of WOW in consonance to the host city’s tagline ‘WOW Tuguegarao’, Ramos emphasized that unity amidst diversity should be observed by Ilagueno athletes in order to succeed.

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Vol. VII Issue No. 1 The Official Publication of the Schools Division of the City of Ilagan February 23, 2018

By Arlene V. Maynigo ALL SYSTEMS GO. After long Thousands of athletes, coaches, training and sports managers and officials including supporters from the nine (9) competing months of preparation, divisions flock today for the formal opening of the Tuguegarao City is all set Valley Regional Athletic Association (CaVRAA) Meet at the for CaVRAA Meet 2018. Cagayan Sports Complex, Tuguegarao City, Feb. 23. The Tuguegarao City Division was scheduled to host the said meet in 2017 but passed the hosting to the City of Ilagan, which the latter readily accepted, after supertyphoon Lawin severely hit Tuguegrao damaging its gyms and other sports facilities. This year’s CaVRAA Meet banners the theme ‘Transcending the Fire of Unanimity, Progress and Excellence through Sports.’

By Arlene V. Maynigo tendent of the City of Ilagan.Born Emmanuel Boxing champ Dapidran Paquiao on De- turned Senator Manny cember 17, 1978 and a By Dhanzhen Amurao Pacquiao will grace today native of City Evelyn “Mudz” the 2018 CaVRAA Meet City, he is married to Jin- C. Diaz backed City of Ilagan Opening Program as guest kee Jamora and were Delegation through various of honor and speaker to be blessed with 5 children. means in the held at the Cagayan Sports This eight division boxing Regional Athletic Associa- Complex, Tuguegarao City tion Meet to start today. at 4 p.m., Feb. 23. world champion is set to inspire delegates from “The support of the differ- This was con- , Cagayan, Cauay- ent department heads and Empowered to Continue firmed by Schools Division an City, City of Ilagan, the attached agencies pro- Development. Mayor Mudz joins the Ilagan delegation for CaV- Superintendent (SDS) Deni- , , pels athletes to soar high- RAA’18 Opening Program. zon P. Domingo of , Santiago City, er,” disclosed the local chief

Tuguegarao City to The and the host division, executive in an interview. hard and the continues train- The Local Government Unit Corn Magnate in an earlier Tuguegarao City and ing of the athletes prepared interview. Domingo is the (LGU), she said, has specific them for the competition,” draw inspiration from his events to sponsor for the only SDS to host the annu- humble beginnings. she said, as she expressed physical needs, as well as, optimism in line with this al regional meet for three moral support. consecutive years now, he, He chairs the year’s athletic delegation tagline: Go for the Champi- being the former superin- Philippine Senate Public “We have been practicing Works Committee. on!

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Above all dis- Beyond doubts, the powerhouse of athletes is playing cipline. Rigorous trainings to for CaVRAA Meet 2018, a perfect avenue to promote excel- develop not just the agility, lence in academic and in sports. endurance and speed but The CaVRAA goes beyond the development of physi- also tactics and approaches cal strength that holds strong power mind setting not just to hone student-athlete to be win but to internalize the essence of playing with discipline disciplined which greatest which wipes out the stigma on athletes that they are just to manifestation is a respectful display their strength or speed. and professional person. Since the staging of this annual regional meet, this Senator Manny sports bout has been a boulevard for the athletes to showcase Pacquiao, the people’s the embodiment of the trainings and sacrifices they experi- champ, once said that the enced which served as a gateway for the likes of Rafdy Pacis of best attitude of being an Sta. Isabel, and Ericson Eugenio of Centro , City of athlete is respect and profes- Ilagan to finish college. sionalism. This he believes Excellence transcended through sports. These individ- push him to victory. uals exhibit the optimum level of discipline polished by the An athlete who pos- years of experience in training for sports competition, where- sessed discipline and soared in, Pacis was scouted by University of the East during the Pala- high but remained grounded rong Pambansa and made him as one of the scholars, he grad- is excellence personified. uated Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Edu- cation. On the other hand, Eugenio became a scholar of Isa- bela State University and graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Education, too. Donning the Blue Hue Talent, teamwork and courage are the primary weapons Norvi Marie P. Allado the players already possess, playing for the City of Ilagan is another plus. The stage is set and exhilaration escalates as different divisions in the region set foot on Tuguegarao grounds as it hosts this year's Cagayan Valley Regional Athletic Association (CAVRAA) on February 22 Editorial Board to March 1. Editor in Chief: With colours of delegations teeming the sporting alley, pride and honour over- Arlene V. Maynigo whelms the youngest division donning the blue hue as it competes for its fourth CAVRAA Associate Editor: attempt. Joey G. Pasion With months of rigorous trainings, Ilagueno athletes will again face the challenge of Writers: Dhanzhen N. Amurao, Norvi Marie P. Allado, bringing home the most plumed victory to their beloved Ilagan. In the days to come, the Alfred Rodriguez, Jaenica Pauline B. Cristo- battlefield will shed tears and sweat from the most courageous athletes. With prizes at stake, bal is winning the gold sufficient to be called brave warriors of Ilagan? Photojournalist: Ferdinand D. Astelero Ilagan’s success is not just for the athletes to reap. It is the product of each concert- Layout Artist/ Cartoonist: Alfred Rodriguez ed effort of every man and woman in the team to pursue excellence, cooperation, camarade- Advisers: Sahlee J. Zalun rie, integrity, sportsmanship, and truth. It may be true to say that the player does the job by EPS-English winning, but the experience and the process that leads to success matters more. For only when they learn the solidarity and integration even in the most unexpected avenue, will they Virginia A. Bergonia EPS-Filipino be able to share with the goal for internalization. Let they be reminded that each time they come together; they emerge and remain to be victorious. Consultants: More than pursuing applauses, student athletes train and play hard to bring glory to the divi Samuel P. , Chief -CID sion they represent. There is the sense of pride that runs through them while don- Juliet V. Gumpal, Chief -SGOD Vilma C. Cabrera, ASDS ning the colors of their team. Victory becomes personal as one carries the pressure of the Cherry S. Ramos, SDS moment, and the school that fostered them. However, when the competition ends, all shall take off their respective division insignia and don the colors of Region II.

3 The PAINS & PLEASURES OF The influence that a role model has over young people is tremendous. He has an amazing effect in the PUNCHES lives of young people in the society and his behavior, ex- ample, or success can be emulated by others. Moreover, This fight brought him in fame. He was known inter- he can positively influence someone in life most especial- nationally as a force to be reckoned with. Many More fights ly if he is not filled with selfishness and greed. Indeed, he can help form someone’s personality, and characteristic. aligned internationally which he successfully thriven. This brought him to fight international boxers like Marco Antonio, Undoubtedly, Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao a.k.a Juan Manuel, Erik Morales, Oscar Larios, Oscar Dela La Hoya, Pac-man is a role model to look up to. He is an icon in Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Timothy Bradley. boxing that gained world-wide admiration because of his Pambansang Kamao. With his pound –for-pund fist, he rose in poverty and become famous. This opens a huge break for him to WHERE IT ALL BEGAN? become star not only in the boxing arena but also in mov- His life is not a “hog of heaven”. His way towards ies, advertisement and TV shows. But his fame was tainted greatness was full of challenges. Going to the top of the by controversies like gambling and infidelity to his wife. stair, he stepped on many tacks and splinters that bleed These vices make his life messy but he had his best trans- his feet but this did not ruin his dream to find his spot in formation when he accepted God and applied the word of the constellations of stars. Instead, a fire of passion ex- God, completely. Now, he is servant of God spreading to ploded in his heart to find his niche in the world and he the people the good words of God. Pacquiao’s successful found it in boxing arena. venture into politics happened on May 13, 2010, with him being declared When he was in Grade 6, his parents divorced. His family congressman of the district of lived in extreme poverty and hunger. , he ran unopposed for his second Unfortunately, he dropped out of high turns as a congressman. Now, he is a senator. school due to poverty and left home at the age of 14. Pac-Man learned his skills in All pays-off! Just like an ordinary person, boxing through his maternal uncle, Sardo Pac-Man aspired to have a “Life of ease”. Mejia, who introduced him to boxing after You, too, can change your life through sports he dropped out of school. He is very vocal about his debt of gratitude to his uncle all you need is integrity, without him there is no Pac-Man. Starting then, he would beat fighters from South Korea, and Thailand. At the very young age of 19, he won his first World Champion title by beating Chatchai Sasakul, the optimism, reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) World Flyweight Champion at that time. The curdling point for hope, Pacquiao came when he won against world-class feather- weight boxer Marco Antonio Barrera at the Alamodome in Texas with a TKO. determination, &

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