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LOCK AND LOAD. Virac lady softbelle musters her strength before hitting the ball during the gold medal softball match 9 between Virac and Pandan, October 30. Jan Keith A. Abundo

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Read EDITORIAL on page 12 Hagubuhob GOLD MEDAL October 28-31, 2018 The Official Publication of Division of Catanduanes COUNT R -Rank JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA E -Elementary [email protected] runner-up municipality of Gigmoto which tallied 21 gold, 16 S -Secondary silver, and 3 bronze medals and second runner-up Viga with 14 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze medals. TOWN R R Carrying their mantra “Go shine, Virac!” Viracnons shone Bagamanoc settled in fifth place with 12 gold, 9 silver, and S E as the brightest team after finishing off as champion during the 13 bronze medals while Bato earned 13 gold, 17 silver, and 17 2018 Provincial Athletic Meet. bronze medals for fourth place. With more than 400 participating delegates in the island’s Despite the low placement in elementary level, Bato fought 21 12 annual sports event, Virac town notched a combined total of hard in secondary level with 25 gold, 26 silver, and 14 bronze 4 5 81 gold, 31 silver, and 24 bronze medals from elementary and medals while San Andres finished as second runner-up, capturing secondary level, besting 10 municipalities in the province. 14 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Viracnon athletes in the secondary level showed no rust Municipalities of Bagamanoc and San Miguel also made it 06 07 in the four-day sports gala after collecting 55 gold, 22 silver, to top five municipalities, garnering third runner-up and fourth 8 7 and 14 bronze medals built on dominating performances in 17 runner-up finish, respectively. individual and team events. Virac, Bato, and Bagamanoc are the only municipalities that In elementary level, seven sports events hiked Virac’s medal cracked the top five overall finish in elementary and secondary. 26 nd 13 haul, chipping in 26 gold, 9 silver, and 10 bronze medals. The hard-earned top overall finish placed Virac as the first 2 4 Virac made a strong impression in tennis and table tennis municipality to win the championship in Palarong Panlalawigan which were both dominated by blue team both in boys and girls with the new grouping scheme. 08 07 in elementary level. This year, Schools Division of Catanduanes decided to hold 7 8 In secondary level, the capital town also showed domi- the annual sports event with new format by making the compet- nation in archery, billiards, football, futsal, table tennis, lawn ing groups by municipality instead of by zone. tennis, and taekwondo, all of which were dominated in boys With the theme "Sports: Forging Unity Among Stakeholders 17 21 nd and girls categories. and Inspiring Young Catandunganon to Excel in Life," this year’s 6 2 Behind Virac’s overall finish in elementary level is the first Palarong Panlalawigan ran for four days from October 28 to 31. 05 9 04 9 Sibling tandems propel Virac Gov. Cua in tennis with clean slate rekindles 05 02 Cat’nes’ 10 11 GERMAN T. TEJADA JR. sports [email protected] spirit 22 3rd 08 6 Three sibling tandems hailing from Virac have built a MARIAN CLAIRE V. TULOD stronghold in lawn tennis, sweeping all of the slots for the 17 5 03 Bicol Meet qualifiers. [email protected] 10 Taking the limelight in the one-stop-shop tennis match in singles and doubles, men and women’s divisions are stu- Governor Joseph “Boboy” Cua reawakened the 00 14 rd dent-players from the Catanduanes National High School. Division of Catanduanes’ passion in winning more 11 3 Dominating the final match in Boy’s Singles, Jethro Var- gold in the Palarong Bicol 2018 during the opening gas, 12, a seventh grader under the Science, Technology and ceremony of the 2018 Provincial Meet at the Catandu- Engineering (STE) curriculum ripped off Bato’s bet, while his anes Athletic Complex, October 28. st st elder brother Johmanne Vargas, 13, an eighth grader smashed The provincial governor urged coaches and the 55 26 his foes in the Boy’s Doubles. whole delegation “to dream of crazy dreams. Be crazy Teaming up with Jonathan Vargas, Kendrick Vargas, 16, 11 GOV. CUA | PAGE 3 SIBLING TANDEMS | PAGE 11 2

Oct. 28-31 Special BALL CONTROL. Lady striker of Virac shows ball con- Coverage trol while being defended by Erica Jane Taopo of team Bato during their championship match, October 30. 2018 Chelsea Louisse San Juan

PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET ATHLETIC PROVINCIAL Virac lady strikers trounce Bato in futsal

HAZEL R. TALAN San Andres reaps Equipped with powerful kicks, Pamplona and Ashley [email protected] Arcilla showered their team with alternating goals, 8-1, right 18 gold medals in after the game resumed not letting their foes get in touch with the ball. arnis tourney Experience is their strongest ally. Bato seemed to have gained composure after Kriscel Three-time provincial meet qualifiers Virac lady strikers Rodulfo took the risk to score their first goal of the game after proved that skills and hardwork are the keys in winning after seeing an open space. annihilating municipality of Bato, 21-1, in their final match Pamplona struggled past Bato’s Kimberly Tevar scoring of futsal competition held at the Catanduanes National her fifth goal which ended the first period, 9-1. High School Auditorium, October 30. Opening the second period, Arcilla scored two consecu- Virac lady striker Arfil Joy Pamplona registered a stag- tive points battling Bato’s Lovely Soriao. The scuffle contin- gering 11 goals out of 15 attempts which carried her team to ued until defender Lady Sarmiento assisted Pamplona earning their team another point, 15-1. MACABIO S. ALOYON JR. a victory that gave them another ticket to Palarong Bicol. The match heated up immediately as fellow striker Virac strikers did not let Bato team earn another point [email protected] Lyka Mae Arcilla, winger Ashley Nichole Arcilla and Pam- after committing four consecutive goals led by Ashley Arcilla. plona displayed aggressiveness on the offensive end. Another assist from Sarmiento paved way for Arcilla’s Still determined to notch a goal early in the first period, final goal for their team, ending the match, 21-1. Rooting on their quick reflex- Pamplona got control of the ball and immediately scored Pamplona emphasized that teamwork became their edge es and experience, the San Andres first point with three minutes and 57 seconds on the clock. toward winning the game. Arnis Secondary Team bagged 18 While Bato kickers were still left scrambling, Lyka “Tsaka naging motivation din namin yung mga basher. gold medals to display supremacy Arcilla was quick in passing the ball to Ashley Arcilla who Dahil pa sa kanila kaya kami namomotivate maglaro,” Pam- in the arnis events of the 2018 Pro- scored her first goal, forcing Bato to call timeout. plona shared. vincial Meet at Taytay Elementary School, October 29. They topped all weight divisions in the boys category and three Virac softbelles rout Pandan lady batters, 5-0 weight divisions for girls. They also garnered 10 gold medals in Anyo Competition, both CHRISTINE MAY P. PETAJEN in Individual and Team Categories. Virac softbelles claimed Ella Jane Garcia ended the Russel Collantes (Pinweight), the championship crown after [email protected] inning with a homerun, giving Mark Joseph Garig (Bantam- clobbering Pandan with a 5-0 her team a five-point advantage weight), Jornol Zafe (Feather- demolition. to seal the game. weight), Kyro Joss Solero (Extra The Viracnon team consist- Garcia said that she strived Lightweight), and Florentino ently dominated the game, not hard to win in the game and be Santelices (Half Lightweight) of allowing their opponent to score able to represent the division in San Andres showed a complete in the match. In the first inning, the Palarong Bicol since this is dominance in all weight divisions Palarong Bicol veteran Zoila her last stint in the Palaro. of boys category. Marie Bozar drilled a round ball, “Gusto ko pong maka abot Futhermore, Rona Soquena gaining for the blue softbelles ulit sa Palarong Pamabansa kaya (Featherweight), Irish Rufino (Ex- their first point. sinabi ko sa mga team mates tra Lightweight), and Mary Grace Moreover, Ella Jane Garcia ko na i-sure ang panalo namin Manlangit (Half Lightweight) from blasted another fly ball scoring dito,” the softbelle said. girls category claimed their ticket to another point for the team. The “Hindi pwedeng makam- Bicol Meet after overpowering their first inning ended in favor of the pante lang kahit na isa lang ang rivals in their respective weight Virac softbelles, 2-0. kalaban dahil malalakas din division. Despite the lead, Virac lost silang player. Meron din silang “Disiplina lang ning lambang the momentum in the second ibang players na kasama ko saro buda tuluwangan sana,” Jornol inning after some of the team dati sa Palarong Bicol,” Garcia Zafe, a five-gold earner said. members committed errors and added. Meanwhile, Coach Lito foul balls causing them to have a Meanwhile, Head Coach M. Arcega admitted that he was drought in the two consecutive Efigenio P. Gianan Jr. said that convinced with the overall perfor- innings. they will immediately start mance of his players. Meanwhile, Pandan lady preparing for the upcoming “Dahil sa dedication buda batters were also unable to bat Palarong Bicol. disiplina man ning mga aki, the power pitches of Hannah Mae Vidamo and Dianne Man- nameet man ninda ang expectation READY TO HIT. Virac softbelle langit so they also failed to score ko bilang coach,” said Arcega patiently waits for the perfect in the two innings. “Kaya siguro kami nanggana timing to hit the ball during However, the Blue soft- ta maski ngani yasabihan ko sin- the championship match dang hanggang 5pm lang an prac- belles regained their prowess as Arlene Paaño and Vidamo between Virac and Pandan, tice, yapilit pa ninda na hanggang October 29. 7pm pa daa,” coach Arcega added. started to score for Virac in the fourth inning. Jan Keith Abundo Furthermore, softball star Dancesport enters Palaro 2018

MARIAN CLAIRE V. TULOD [email protected]

Let the dancing begin! The Provincial Meet 2018 dancesport, a demonstration sport, displayed a bundle of talents coming from the different municipalities of Catanduanes during its debut at the Catanduanes Sports Complex on October 29. Student athletes from ten municipalities performed in the different categories: Juvenile Latin, Junior Latin, Juvenile Standard, and Junior Standard. Latin-American Juvenile and Junior contenders danced to Cha-Cha, Samba, and Jive. Meanwhile, both Modern Standard Ju- venile and Junior categories vied for Waltz, Tango, and Quickstep. Much to the delight of the crowd, young couples fired up the dance floor with their footwork, routines, facial expressions and highlights as they battled out for the top spot. Uproars of audience echoed as latin and standard discipline dancers effortlessly grooved to the rhythm showing off grace and precision in every move. POISED. Virac’s bets in dancesport show grace and bearing as they delight the crowd dur- Virac representatives dominated all four categories with ing their performance held at Catanduanes Sports Complex, October 29. Maricon Romero as coach for the Juvenile level and Mark Miko Mendoza and Maricon Vargas as coaches for Junior level. Jefferson S. Arcilla Sto. Cristo Elementary School representatives Justin San Juan and Mel Irish Papango conquered the Latin Juvenile category while Provincial Sports Officer Mary Jean Romero expressed her enthusiasm as another avenue for Catanduanes Natonal High School bets Kytthe Marie Valeza and student athletes to showcase their talents was opened. She also highlighted how sports events like danc- John Paul Cabrera championed the Latin Junior. esport show diversity of talents and level of skills. In Modern Standard Juvenile, Sto. Cristo ES’ pride Jericho “Other people would say that we are equally created by God but for me we are not. In different Jade Bagadiong and Micah Angela Rabida dominated Standard events, dancesport, specifically, there are those who excel far better than the rest,” said Romero as she Waltz, Tango and Quickstep while CNHS’ representatives Ara Mae gave her message to the audience. Tabuzo and Gerard John Litong dominated all divisions under the Moreover, Romero conveyed her sincere thanks to the unexpected large number of audience junior category. present during the event.

PAGE 1 | GOV. CUA REKINDLES “Let not our failures stop us from pursuing our ultimate goal.” about winning. Sabi daa sa advertisement kan Nike, ‘Don’t ask if your dreams are “Naheling niato an mga pangangaipo kan mga players and coaches to take crazy. Ask if you are crazy enough.’” another level of knowledge in their sports,” he said. In his speech, Cua recalled the Golden State Warriors’ long championship It can be noted that the Philippine Sports Commission, together with the drought and how the basketball team did not let those failures stop them from provincial government and DepEd Catanduanes, already sponsored training ses- pursuing their ultimate goal. sions for trainers and coaches to further equip them in the field of sports before the Looking back at the results of last year’s Palarong Bicol, Cua stressed in his conduct of the Provincial Meet. speech to use past frustrations as motivation to clinch the top spot. “Asin satuya man na pinaayos an satuyang swimming pool tanganing mag- “Like the warriors, let not our failures stop us from pursuing our ultimate kaigwa nin mas marinas na kawatan an satuyang swimmers. Dai sana kita nagtuga goal— winning not just one gold but more, and to make it to the top,” the governor kundi satuya ining inaksyunan,” he added. said. Furthermore, Executive Asssistant to the Governor, Mary Joy O. Balbin, said Moreover, the governor assured the delegates that the provincial government that the provincial government also extended its support in this 2018 Provincial remains to be true in its promise of supporting different sports development Meet by giving one sack of rice and Php 5000 cash both for elementary and sec- programs. ondary delegations of every municipality. Despite tattered mats RAGGED. Despite the old Gymnasts air hope and torn equip- Di kami naka- ment used over Palarong Bicol for acrobatic training ning routines, gym- ‘‘ gold medal haul nasts from the husay ta kulang island still hope that they could sa gamit. bring pride to Catanduanes PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET by winning medals at Palarong Bicol.

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Hazel Marie Almazar of Virac landed in third place with 74.1. CHRISTINE MAY P. PETAJEN Meanwhile, Rene Jr. Tolledo, a gymnast from Gigmoto [email protected] also said that they cannot train well due to the lack of facilities. “Di kami naka training ning husay ta kulang sa gamit,” Tolledo said. Gymnasts from Catanduanes have high hopes of copping He also shared that they would improvise so that they 3 gold medals in the upcoming Palarong Bicol 2019 despite the could have equipment for the training. lack of facilities and equipment in bad condition. “Halimbawa po yung mushroom, lumang gulong po In an interview with Sylvee Allaine Tarnate, a gold medalist ang ginagamit namin dahil wala tayo noon,” the grade 11 Oct. 28-31 from Bato, she said that the lack of facilities has a huge effect on athlete stated. their performance. Despite this, Tolledo was still able to dominate in the “Kulang po ang mga gamit namin kaya mahirap mag prac- mushroom, vault and balance beam to gain an individual all- tice,” Tarnate said. She added that the foam that they are using around championship. during the competition has already been damaged because it has On the other hand, Tolledo said that this served as their Special been used since 2014. inspiration to strive harder to win in the Palarong Bicol. He The grade 9 student from Cabugao Integrated School ruled also assured that they would strive better in the next games. Coverage the individual all-around with a score of 89.5. Her fellow gym- “Basta tuloy-tuloy ang suporta, ma pursige man kami nast from Bato bagged the second place with a score of 75.5 while maka gold sa Bicol Meet,” he asserted. 2018 4

Oct. 28-31 HOOP AND THE HARM. San Miguel player soars high for the tough basket against the pesky defense of the opponent. San Miguel Special dominated the game against team Virac with 14-point advantage. Coverage Francis John B. Templonuevo 2018

PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET ATHLETIC PROVINCIAL UNDERDOG NO MORE

SAN MIGUEL’S San Miguel’s ‘never say die’ attitude Road carries team to championship FRANCIS JOHN B. both the offensive and defensive board over the twin tower of TEMPLONUEVO CNHS. to “Dai kami nag expect nin arog kaining result sa kawat. [email protected] Yasabihan na ngani kami na kawatan sana maski madaog ta lamang na grabe ang kalaban. Pero tama talaga na bilog ang bola. winningGold margin by team Kaya maogma ako para sa team na nag-champion. Iba man ang Known to be the underdog prior to the start of the pinahiling na puso nin mga aki sa pagkawat ninda. Never say Palarong Panlalawigan, the San Miguel team proved the doubters die parang Ginebra,” Mr. Serafin Magtangob, the Mathematics vs. SAN wrong after defeating the mighty San Andres by 4 points, Pan- teacher of Mabato High School – SMRDHS Annex, and the ANDRES ganiban by 16 points, and eventually stunned the powerhouse head coach of team San Miguel said. Virac by 14 points in the championship game at the Catandu- pts anes Convention Center. Dominating Across the Board The team which is a combination of San Miguel Rural The first ever champion team in the new system of the 4 Development High School and Mabato High School – SMRD- Palaro controlled the tempo of the game from the tip off to the HS Annex, was led by the lethal shooting guard and Palarong buzzer. Bicol player Alvin Ticson and the lightning quick point guard “Ang key factors duman sa game ay teamwork, control of Raymond Christophere Javier. the board, and tight defense. Na-kontrol nin team ang restrict- Ticson, who was also the MVP of Zone 2 in the 2017 ed area, sa tapal, sa rebound, assists, one-on-one play and even pts Palarong Panlalawigan tournament, came on fire from the fastbreak plays,” Mr. Erwin T. Tablizo, head coach of San Miguel 16 previous two games and continued to use his shooting skills by RDHS Interhigh Team shared. vs. PANGANIBAN getting open space and do the damage by his catch and shoot In the first five minutes of the game, Virac looked to be specialty and his fearless layup tallying 24 points against the playing Goliath against David. They were bullying the matchups, towering heights of Virac. controlling the paint and penetrating the beanpole players of San Javier, who did not play in the first quarter, scored 16 Miguel with ease. And when the former started to use the full points but also dished more than 10 assists after entering midway court defense, team San Miguel called for a timeout and made in the second quarter and effectively helped to extend the lead to an adjustment. pts double figures. His recipient for most of his assist was center-for- “Specialty ng 'National' ang trapping. Nag-adjust kami 14vs. VIRAC ward Albert Ticson, the younger brother of Alvin, who also ruled UNDERDOG | PAGE 9 LSENs join Palarong Panlalawigan 2018 PALARONG PANLALAWIGAN BY THE NUMBERS CHRISTINE MAY P. PETAJEN Category, Leo delos Santos won by default in the OFFICIATING OFFICIALS [email protected] standing long jump and shot put. On the other hand, the Bagamanoc team MUNICIPALITIES won the 1st place in the singles and doubles events in Bocce (Girls and Boys) while the Virac 98 Learners with Special Educational Needs Team landed in second place. Meanwhile, the 11 COACHES (LSENs) competed in various sporting events in Virac team won by default in the team competi- this year’s Palarong Panlalawigan. tion of the said event. 384 The athletes who were categorized between In an interview, Mary Joe Tumala, Special Visually Impaired (totally blind, partially blind Education Teacher and in charge of the games and low vision) and Intellectually Disabled PLAYING said that the athletic competition serves as an VENUES REGULAR participated in Athletics and Bocce. avenue for the LSENs to be more independent. EVENTS In the ID Category, Joselito Tapanan Jr of “When we join competitions like this, we Virac bagged the first place in shot put. Mean- help them to stand on their own kasi we give 7 while, another Viracnon athlete Hersham Walid them routines at yung mga routines na ginagawa, 19 Carubronero bagged the first place in athletics. nadadala na nila pag dating sa bahay,” Tumala On the other hand, Erika Joy Robles of Bato said. ATHLETES won by default in the girls’ shot put. “Minsan, excited silang pumasok then mag- DEMO EVENTS Meanwhile, in the VI (Partially blind) tatanong kung ma palaro na,” she furthered. WRESTLING | DANCE SPORTS | Category, Virac’s Jason Villaron ruled in the shot The teacher also disclosed that Catanduanes 2,096 AERO GYMNASTICS put event. He was followed by Loyd Rodriguez has a strong delegation to the special events in the who landed in second place. Furthermore, Rod- Palarong Bicol. riguez and Villaron won first and second place, “We have a lot of strong players here. In respectively in standing long jump. fact, some are even being offered by schools in the 3 Furthermore, in the VI (Totally blind) mainland para doon na mag-aral,” she added. Source: Schools Division Office of Catanduanes Panganiban’s knockout artist DAVE S. TOLENTINO crushes Bagamanoc lady jin [email protected]

I am just a beginner‘‘ [in taekwondo] but I will do my best to represent our province in Palarong Bicol.

BRAIN-BATTERING. Payonhon lady jin Carla Jane Suarez compels her rival to taste the power of her favorite offensive move, a sharp axe kick to the face during the Taek-wondo tournament held on October 30, 2018.

Jefferson S. Arcilla

Panganiban town might have failed to dominate Medical Center (EBMC) for immediate treatment. win in favor of the novice. the medal tally in taekwondo but Payonhon lady jin “I am happy that I win the title but at the same “I am just a beginner [in taekwondo] but I will Carla Jane Suarez shocked the crowd in her debut time, I am so sorry and worried for what happened do my best to represent our province in Palarong games for sending her rivals not just to the floor but to my opponent,” said Suarez, a senior high school Bicol. I dedicate this victory to my parents who have even to the hospital. student of Panganiban National High School. never stopped supporting me since the very start,” she Suarez put on an explosive performance at Suarez, a first-timer in taekwondo tournament said. Catanduanes State University Covered Court as she yet emerged as a heavy favorite, displayed power and Meanwhile, the Virac teakwondo team enjoyed unleashed a lethal axe kick to the face that brutally prowess even in the early stages of the competition in the top seat of the general tournament scoreboard for knocked down Bagamanoc’s Clarisse Molina during the Girls Category. being the champions in both boys and girls categories the lightweight-division gold medal match of the Flooring his adversary twice, 17-year old Suarez in the secondary level, netting a total of 13 gold, Palarong Panlalawigan 2018. toppled Virac bet Lhyca Mae de Luna in the elimina- one silver and two bronze medals earned in poomsae A few seconds after sprawling in pain on the tion round with a behemoth margin, 10-3. (form) and kyirogi (combat) events. mat, Molina eventually lost composure due to severe Suarez also showed no mercy to Gigmoto’s Rica Bagamanoc kiddie jins on the other hand dizziness and difficulty in breathing, which later obliged Mae Tenorio who was devastated by combos of palm clinched the crown in the elementary level in both Referee Karl Bogabil to stop the match. hand strikes and thrust kicks during their semifinal boys and girls categories for securing four gold medals. On-site medics brought Molina to Earstern Bicol match which eventually led to a convincing knockout

Bato earns gold in sepak REGU WINS

takraw team event BATO -2 CARAMORAN - 0 JOHN DAVE LANON [email protected] SEPAK TAKRAW

SECONDARY LEVEL PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET Bato crushed Caramoran as they reigned over the sepak takraw team event championship with two regu wins to none, during the Provincial Meet 2018 held at the Catanduanes Athletic Complex, October 30. On the first regu, an ironic competition of errors took place. The first half of the first set was a close one with the score of 12-10, in favor of Bato. Caramoran then struggled, committing errors which left them trail- ing behind. Added by a few spikes from Bato’s Regie Gianan, Caramoran was stunned, giving up the first set, 21-16. Caramoran’s misfortune continued, as they had a start stuffed with miscommunication and receiving errors once again in the second set, 10-3. Both teams rendered errors, until Caramoran’s Mark Bite scored with a header, 14-8 then Bato retaliated as Roann Zurita also spiked with his head, 15-8. Bato reached the set point but due to their multiple errors, combined with Miguel Idanan’s two service aces, Caramoran was able to bounce 5 back, 20-17. It was then, when the bad luck transferred to Bato, who uninterrupt- edly committed service and receiving errors, resulting to a deuce, 20-20. Oct. 28-31 “Pag napressure sinda [Bato players], garatttle talaga. Kaya nag-apod BATO EARNS | PAGE 8 Special POWER UP. Bato sepak takraw player executes a header against Caramoran during the sepak takraw finals match at Coverage Catanduanes Athletic Complex, October 30. Jan Keith Abundo 2018 MACABIO S. ALOYON JR. Virac claims Cat’nes [email protected] baseball supremacy Strong team, strong dream! Equipped with discipline and determination, Virac baseball team trounced Bato in a crucial 5th 6 inning comeback to stand out a 14-9 victory last October 31, 2018. Amidst the scorching heat of the sun, Virac Oct. 28-31 displayed a magnificent performance over Bato in the Baseball Championship Finals, 1-1, 5-1, 5-4, 7-8, 14-9 at Division Sports Complex, Virac. The superb comeback of Virac at the last inning was rooted to their 7-1 scoring brigade enough Special to seal the gold medal, 14-9. Sticking on their game plans and tactics, Coverage Virac managed to pull away early in the game with Gianan retaliating a homerun in the second inning, giving them an early 5-1 edge. 2018 Bato surged back through a three successive points and cut the margin in the third inning to just one, 5-4. With the momentum on their hand, Bato PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET ATHLETIC PROVINCIAL continued their team effort and swiftly took the lead before the end of the fourth inning, 7-8. FINAL SCORE Midway of fifth inning, Soriao, the pitcher of Bato decided to play with a full base for more chances of double-out play but due to fatigue, So- riao unintentionally gave a walk through complet- VIRAC - 14 ing the balls for two consecutive hitters, 10-8. To resolve the issue, coach Tindugan decided BATO - 9 to change his pitcher to Temena and place Soriao to first base for a rest, but the change was inadequate FLEX IT UP! Ace player of team Virac pitches a powerful throw during for the raging Virac. the championship match between Virac and Bato held at Catandu- Virac remained aggressive to sustain its push in anes Athletic Complex on the last day of the four-day Palaro. SECONDARY BASEBALL the last inning sufficient to secure the game favoring Jefferson S. Arcilla CHAMPIONSHIP them, 14-9.

Virac holds dominion over foes in ping pong Gianan urges standard rule implementation in

garnering only two of four gold medals. Provincial Meet 2018 GERMAN T. TEJADA JR. In the Singles divisions both boys and girls, [email protected] finalists coming from Singles A & B made the table witness a fight between pawns of the same kingdom MARIAN CLAIRE V. TULOD as they both came from Virac. However, in the final match of boy’s singles, Nathan Tabuzo overpowered [email protected] Virac spinners dominated the table and secured Neil Adrian Arango who are both coached by Eugene their tickets for the Bicol Meet except the Secondary Brojan. Doubles, both in boys’ and girls’ divisions, where Likewise, Monica Rodulfo and Allysa Nicole Edwin Gianan called on coaches and Bagamanoc and San Miguel emerged victorious. Bernardo were catapulted on the first and second officials to follow strictly the standard rules in Scoring the first gold medal win for Virac, places respectively in the girl’s singles, affirming Virac’s the different sporting events during the 2018 Elementary Girl Singles (A) finalist Umber Harshelai standing. Provincial Meet. Bautista defeated Singles (B) finalist Jeslee Mae Rob- Stealing the limelight in this Virac-dominated Gianan, the Provincial Coordinator of the les in the final champ-to-champ match. sports, Bagamanoc’s good combination of bets in the Philippine Sports Commission, was also the Jessie Nemenio scored a second gold medal boy’s doubles match, Mc Janred Bayonito and Neil Guest Speaker during the Opening Ceremonies haul after he chopped off the chance of Panganiban Joshua Peralta exuded powerful stance against sharp of the Palaro. paddler Reymart V. Lopez to take the fame in the chopping opponents from Virac, Renato Connel and He said that this is to avoid further embar- Elementary Boy Singles. Michael John Tasara. rassment in the regional to international levels. Another undaunted bets of the powerhouse, On the tail for the third spot, Edrian Buera- “Dapat po iimplementar ta an satuyang doubled force of siblings Clinton and Paulo Siwane no and Mark Jun Añonuevo earned for Gigmoto a mga ruling sa kada event. Igahagad ko po an dominated the Elementary Boy Doubles after putting bronze medal. saindong partisipasyon na maimplementar po up a good game against Panganiban’s Cyrus James Another win-chain breaker in the table tennis ngunian. Maski po ngani pag municipal meet Ogena and James Laurence Angeles who settled for a match are Resny Rein Rodriguez and Keithlyn ta, naimplement na po an rulings kan kada silver medal. Angelica Mae Tribiana contributing a gold medal for game tanganing dai po kita magkalat duman sa On the other hand, the secondary level matches San Miguel while Virac duo bets Lhalyne Dasigan and Bicol Meet at lalo na sa National o International missed Virac stakes in the Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles, Renie Nemenio settled for a silver medal. level,” he said. “An sarong estudyanteng parakawat madadaog sana dahil sa warning. Dai pa ngani gasipa, daog na dahil sana sa kung anong viola- tion,” he further explained. Gianan also shared how discipline and determination helped him reach his successes in the different Taekwondo competitions he joined not just locally but also internationally. “An saindong disiplina sa sports iyo an dadalhon nyo pag gurang niyo. Dai problema sako manggana man o madaog, ako pilang beses naman nadaog. Maski an bronze medal na ito kan last 2013, an score ko zero. An kalaban ko six footer na Koreano. Isipa daw kun pilang beses ako sinipa sa payo. Ang importante diyan EYES ON THE PRIZE. Virac paddler is all eyes on pag paribod mo, kapot-kapot mo an bronze the ping pong ball before delivering a forehand medal mo, isipon mo na ikan kang balon na drive during the finals match of table tennis at adal. Mapunta ako utro sa gym, mapraktis Virac Pilot Elementary School, October 30. ako utro, ta isi ko kun ano an sakuyang salang ginibo,” he revealed. Jan Keith Abundo GIANAN URGES | PAGE 11 NO ENTRY. Two Gigmoto players succesfully block the furious attack of San Andres spiker during their championship match. Gigmoto relied on their defensive aggressiveness to subdue San Andres in two straight sets, October 31. Jefferson S. Arcilla

Gigmoto winning volleyball coach says JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA preparation is key to championship [email protected]

Talents and skills win games. Preparation wins volleyball coach and sports enthusiast, Manlagnit skills,” said Manlagnit. championship. shared that he personally trains his players and ensures For two straight years, selected players from Fresh from their convincing victory against San a hands-on approach to the team. GRDHS will represent team Catanduanes at Palarong Andres, winning coach of Gigmoto men’s volleyball “Mas nakabubuti kung ako mismo ang tagapag- Bicol in Masbate along with players from other team, John Rey T. Manlagnit, shared that extensive sanay ng aking manlalaro sapagkat sa oras ng aktuwal municipalities. preparation helped their team in winning the coveted na kompetisyon ay mas naibibigay ko ng direkta ang Gigmoto’s run for gold medal this year came gold. dapat nilang gawin,” said Manlagnit who will coach from a dominating performance against San Andres “Upang maging handa at bihasa ang isang team Catanduanes at Palarong Bicol for the second in two sets, 25-17, 25-16. manlalaro, kailangan ng isang mahabang panahon ng time. Before the championship match, Gigmoto pagsasanay sa pagkamit ng isang siguradong panalo,” Support from Local Government Unit (LGU) defeated San Andres, Virac, and Panganiban with said Manlagnit. of Gigmoto and GRDHS also boosted the team’s mo- unblemished record in a double elimination format. Representing the municipality of Gigmoto, tivation. LGU gave the team financial assistance and Manlagnit’s team from Gigmoto Rural Development also provided volleyball equipment and uniform. High School (GRDHS) showed dedication and win- GRDHS also served as the team’s training ning attitudes from the training periods to the final venues for the whole year and the school’s sports de- game of this year’s Palarong Panlalawigan. velopment program assisted the team in using sports “Isinasagawa namin ang pagsasanay every after equipment. class hours during weekdays except during examina- Apart from teamwork, Manlagnit also said that Kailangan ng isang mahabang tion periods. We also have trainings every weekend. building a better relationship with players and instill- panahon ng pagsasanay sa Buong taon halos kaming nagti-training,” the two- ing discipline will help the team. pagkamit ng isang siguradong time head coach shared. “We treat each member as family trying to help ‘‘ As a former coach in gymnastics and now a each other develop his weaknesses into potential panalo.

Virac demolishes Bato, earns gold in junior football, 2-0 PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET JOHN DAVE LANON [email protected]

Virac secured the junior football championship trophy after annihilating Bato during the Provincial Meet 2018 at the Catanduanes Sports Center Football field, October 29. Virac showed complete dominance, owning the first two games of the best-of-three series, 5-0, 8-1. “Gatuluwangan kami sa bawat salo,” Mark Villareal, a player from Virac said about their attacks. Aggressive offense and impregnable defense kept pres- suring Bato, who went scoreless throughout Game 1, 5-0. Virac maintained their momentum, displaying their ex- 7 perience through skills and teamwork, conquering the second match once again. “Hapon-hapon kami nagpaparactice at nagco-compete Oct. 28-31 din kami sa ibang lugar,” Virac coach Romeo Vargas an- swered when asked about their advantage over the opponent. Vargas also stated that they need to work on the team’s physical build-up. “May skills na sinda, may coordination naman with Special ATTACK MODE. Virac striker attempts to pass the defense of Bato with each other, build-up na lang talaga ang kulang,” he explained. his tricky ball control in a winner-take-all football match at Catandu- On the other hand, juvenile football championship Coverage anes Athletic Complex, October 30. favored Bato, which shaded Virac with a clutch goal courtesy of John Carl Tarroza in the last minute of the match, 2-1. Jan Keith Abundo 2018 Bagamanoc aquabelles conquer 8 cube, capture twin titles

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Special ONE WITH THE WATER. An aqualad splashes his way to the other side of the pool in an attempt to net Coverage a medal in a freestyle event during the Swimming Competition of this year's Provincial Athletic Meet, Oct. 30, 2018. 2018 Jan Keith Abundo

Having been a solo superstar in the pool, Idanan

PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET ATHLETIC PROVINCIAL proved that she could also be a salient squad swimmer DAVE S. TOLENTINO when she steered elementary relay teams toward triumph PAGE 5 | BATO EARNS [email protected] in 4x50m medley and 4x50 freestyle. The feats helped the town snare another champion- ako ng timeout,” Coach Flores stated. ship in the elementary girls category, heaping up a total In the third set, Caramoran stumbled in of seven gold medals. the first half, 14-9, however, their attacks, em- Female tankers from Bagamanoc town are hailed as Lenie J. Obane, Bagamanoc swimming coach of phasized by Jomar Samudio’s header, seemed to the queens of the cube for bagging not just one but two Elementary Girls, said in an interview that the members click as they produced a four-point run, 15-13. grand over-all titles during the swimming tournament of the team went through hardships since they fall short Caramoran’s misfortune once again started, of Palarong Panlalawigan 2018 held at the Division of good training facilities in the locality. as they committed three consecutive errors, Athletic Complex. “We have no pools in Bagamanoc. We have to resulting to the latter’s game point. With nine gold medals, Bagamanoc was declared find ways to shape up and San Vicente River offered its After Caramoran coach Joseph Santelices’s champion in secondary girls category after getting running waters to us. We made sure though that our stellar performances from Palarong Bicol veterans training programs should be rigid and effective,” the San timeout, they were able to catch up a bit due to Jeseca Obang, who ruled in 400m freestyle and 200m Vicente National High School teacher said in Bicol. Bato’s errors but it was once again too late, as breaststroke; and Rachelle Ann Interior who reigned in Meanwhile Bato aqualads pulled off an astounding they performed another error, resulting to the 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley 10-gold-medal finish to stay on top of the secondary end of the game, 21-18 with the first regu match (IM). boys scoreboard with its ace swimmer Peter Boy Balidoy favoring Bato. The town’s relay teams in said division also dis- taking the center stage. Balidoy alone collected five gold On the second regu, a clash of headers played fortitude and dominance for pocketing gold med- medals in individual swimming events and gave the relay emerged as Bato overwhelmed Caramoran on als in 4x50m medley, 4x100m medley, 4x50m freestyle team a boost to earn another one in 4x50m freestyle. the first half of the first set, 11-4 as Carl Teanila and 4x100m freestyle. To get the top spot in elementary boys category, constantly thumping them with his header Bagamanoc further took pride in its troop of kiddie Virac banked on kiddie tanker John Cloyd Sarmiento spikes. aquabelles led by sixth grader Aileen Idanan who topped who exhibited supremacy in 50m breaststroke, 100m Bato was three points away from set point the 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke. breaststroke and 200m freestyle. but their errors, together with Caramoran player Nicanor Alpon’s digs and remarkable defense, slowly engulfed their offense, as they also gave up multiple points, 17-15. San Andres wins elementary volleyball They luckily caught up, 20-20 but Bato kept on screwing up, yielding yet another two errors and losing the first set, 20-22. gold in dramatic fashion Their downfall remained early in the second set as Caramoran’s Ramon Dela Rosa blasted a number of header spikes, overpowering Bato in the first half, 3-11. Bato slowly took revenge with their timely header spikes, closing the deficit, 16-18. The disappointment from second set did not shake Caramoran as they had a strong start, 4-0 highlighted by a joust won by Dela Rosa over Teanila. Intensified by Teanila’s header spikes, Cara- moran was completely destroyed, scoring merely double digits in the third set, 21-11.

them its only loss in elimination rounds, while Viga entered the championship match with unblemished slate after defeating Bato, Virac, and San Miguel. Same results also concluded in elementary KEEPING IT ALIVE. San Andres spiker saves a volleyball boys as San Andres dominated Viga in two crucial point to overcome Viga’s twice-to-beat sets, 25-16, 25-20 to earn the gold medal. edge during their finals match at Catanduanes JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA The team that is composed of pupils from Ma- Athletic Complex, October 31. nambrag Elementary School showed composure all [email protected] throughout the ball game, securing every possession Jefferson S. Arcilla and stopping opponent’s offensive aggressiveness. ‘Bagwis’ San Andres team defeated Virac and Beating the odds is the sweetest form of victory. Panganiban before the championship match against Entering the championship match with a twice-to-beat disadvantage against Viga, San Andres lady spikers Viga. made an improbable comeback as they forced a do-or-die game and scored an upset win to claim the gold Coach Elizaldy Balderama of San Andres medal in elementary volleyball girls. elementary boys volleyball team said that the time of In a survival game against the top-seeded Viga, San Andres surged a late rally win in a thrilling three sets preparation before the Palaro put them in the pedestal (25-23, 12-25, 31-29) forcing a winner-takes-all match at Catanduanes Athletic Complex. of the match. At one rally in the last set, Viga was one point away from winning the gold but San Andres managed to “Three months kami ning training tapos siyem- save a crucial play and scored a point courtesy of its setter’s line ball shot. pre yung teamwork talaga kasi from one school lang The golden-yellow team then completed the comeback after annihilating the fatigued Viga team in two sila,” the three-time Palarong Bicol coach added. straight sets, 25-21, 25-18. Team San Andres will parade six players from its After taking the lead in the early set, San Andres maintained the momentum and sustained. current roster for the Palarong Bicol next year with Before their match against Viga, San Andres defeated Bato and powerhouse team San Miguel that handed Balderama coaching team Catanduanes. Bato, Viga runners finish strong in athletics

ON TO THE MARK. Virac elementary runner approaches the JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA last hurdle while taking the huge gap against Pandan and Viga PAGE 4 | UNDERDOG during their run in 100m hurdle, October 30. [email protected] na mga players. Binasag mi yun. Jefferson S. Arcilla Pirming may gaalalay sa gadala nin bola para iwas sa double team at dun kami nagbawi sa bilis mi,” Municipalities of Viga and Bato carved their mark in girls athletics events. Javier said. athletics event in this year’s Palarong Panlalawigan after claiming Bagamanoc athletes brought home gold medals The adjustment made by San the championship finish in elementary boys and girls, and in secondary girls who include Princess Ma. Hannah Miguel to use their speed to counter secondary boys, respectively. Bergonio (800-meter run, 1500-meter run) and Regine the game plan defense of Virac Viganons sprinted their way to gold as they dominated Vicente (100-meter dash, 200-meter dash). turned to be the turning point of both elementary boys and girls. Bato runners, on the other Sitting as first runner-up in elementary boys is mu- the game. hand, took the limelight in secondary boys. nicipality of Baras followed by municipality of Caramo- “Maski mga saraday ang San Included in the list of winners in athletics from Viga ran which placed as second runner-up. Miguel, baga man sinda mga kino elementary girls are Jade Angel T. Tonio (4x100-meter re- In elementary girls, Virac and San Andres finished (mouse) sa bilis kaya nakalusot sinda lay, 200-meter dash, 100-meter dash), Shelden Joy Omayan first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. sa depensa nin kalaban. Napagal na (4x400-meter run, 800-meter run, Aimelove T. Piala (1500-me- In secondary boys, Bagamanoc and Caramoran sinda maski pa mag palit nin apat ter run), and Kayzael T. Mendoza (400-meter dash). also made it to top three performing municipalities after or lima. nasakitan na maghabol Bato relied on their fast runners in owning athletics finishing off as first runner-up and second runner-up at makabawi,” shared by a former secondary boys. The gold medalists include Jose Andrei T. Bello respectively. varsity player from Virac. (4x100-meter run, 200-meter dash, 100-meter dash), Gilbert P. Despite garnering only 14 medals this year in “Sa hiling ko humbling loss Rojas (300-meter run), and Arjay Rodriguez (Shot Put). secondary level, municipality of Pandan finsihed with ini sa Virac. Pero for sure ma-come Meanwhile, muncipality of Bagamanoc showed no signs of bronze medal in athletics while Bato finished as first back strong yan,” he added. slowing down after they claimed the championship in secondary runner-up. SDS eyes higher standing in Palarong Bicol 2019 In this year’s Provincial‘‘ Meet, I know that the fire has been ignited among us. PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET

Schools Division Superintendent Socorro V. Dela Rosa Jefferson S. Arcilla

JAN KEITH A. ABUNDO “In this year’s Provincial Meet, I know that the fire has [email protected] been ignited among us. Ipahiling ta na igwa man kitang kakayahan sa sports pag abot sa Palarong Bicol. Sa mga na- kaaging panahon, nagkatulog kita kaya consistent kitang asa 9 Schools Division Superintendent Socorro V. Dela Rosa 13. Ngunyan na nagimata na kita, kaipohan nang maghin- urged coaches and athletes to aim for a higher standing in the guha,” Dela Rosa added. upcoming Palarong Bicol in 2019 during the closing ceremony Meanwhile, she encouraged coaches to contribute Oct. 28-31 on October 31, 2018 at the Catanduanes Athletic Complex. insights on how Division of Catanduanes can improve its “We have been in the 13th place for three years now. Sana sports programs. bako nang 13th. Sana bako ding 12th,” Dela Rosa said jokingly. “Now is the time for us to accept new ideas. I encour- Dela Rosa also revealed that the regional sports director of- age everyone na mag isip. Bako lang na limitado sa mga Special ten pokes fun at her for keeping the 13th spot in Palarong Bicol supervisors ang mag conceptualize. We encourage you to and that she would always retort with “at least consistent.” give us some insights or things that you believe will improve Coverage She said it is time for Catanduanes to show its potential and our performance and promote sports in the province,” Dela turn a new leaf in Palarong Bicol. Rosa said. 2018 providing medical aidresponders. We are happy provincial inthisimportant participate event by tude tobegiven thechancetohelp intheevent. and Management Officer IV, expressed hisgrati taekwondo match. foot from thebaseballgameanddislocatedjaw ina and woundstomore seriouscasessuchasfractured fainting, difficultyof breathing, heatexhaustion, or illnessesrangingfrom lessseriouscasessuchas sponders attendedto62various casesofinjuries October 28-31. lated injuriesandcasesduringthe4-dayevent, (PDRRMO) secured quickresponse toPalaro-re Disaster RiskReduction andManagement Office Health andNutrition Section andProvincial to Palaro-related medical needs SDO Health Section, PDRRMO respond routine and drills routine anddrills Provincial Meet. “We are happythatDepEd invitedusto Jerry B.Beo, LocalDisaster RiskReduction In all,thetwogroups ofmedicalaidre Combined force ofDepEd Catanduanes

buda training buda training PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC MEET Ikan kaming 10 bago mag bago mag Oct. 28-31 2018 Coverage Special ‘ ‘ MARIAN CLAIRE V.MARIAN TULOD [email protected] in badminton boys Baras busts other bets of strong andsoftreturns againsttired opponentEbryan Tabirao boy’sondary category, AngeloGonzalva bankedonhisswitching on third spots. King Torrente ofBaras andDexter Romero ofSan Miguel landed wise depositedanotherpointsforthetwomunicipalitiesasDaryl settled forthesilver. Thetwobronze medalsinthiscategory, like John Vincent Artul’s thirsttoputSan Miguel onthetoprankwho smashedothermunicipalities’category stakesforthegold. Baras players andsecondary intheboy’sment, bothelementary municipality in this sports event. municipality inthissports Lorraine Icaranom dominatedallmatches—thelonewinofthe girl’swinning thetopspotinelementary when category sain sindanagpuon,” Gordon added. level. elementary provincial meet,” thefour-timebadmintoncoachshared. same timeikankamingroutine anddrillsbudatrainingbagomag Bicol tilt. the experienceofhisplayers ledtheirteamtoanotherPalarong of Viga. Brutas from Baras whosettledforabronze medaltogetherwithJohn Lee hand, outclassedJohn Lloyd Brinas, Gonzalva’s fellow delegation earning hischancetochallengeGonzalva. Tabirao, ontheother of San Miguel whoimmediatelyproceed tothefinalmatchafter Clinching anothergoldfortheBaras delegationinthesec Earning thefirstgoldfor Baras, Joey Boy De Sevilla crushed After abackbreaking 114gamesinthebadmintontourna On theotherhand,itwasagameturnerforPandan after palang,ga-Bicol“Elementary Meet naangplayer nakung Gordon alsothankedtheteachers whotrainedhisplayers in “Dating player saBicol Meet angmgaplayer koandatthe Baras men’s badmintonheadcoachJoshua Gordon saidthat - during thetaekwondo match atCatanduanes State University. from anunintentional pokefrom hisopponent onrighteye FIRST AID. - - Jefferson S.Arcilla Beo added. athletes natin.Eh rough road yungtracknatin,” areas kapaa sincefrom therural mostlyyungmg nakapaa. It silangna seemsmostcomfortable foot abrasions incurred seven abrasioncases,fourofwhichwere running barefoot,and fieldathletes the Palaro also of whomare studentstrainedby theiroffice. responders are mostly, ifnotall,volunteers, most sponders aday. Beo alsoassured thatPDRRMO’s he said. especiallytoouraspiringyoung athletes,”service, that DepEd tobeof gave ustheopportunity Taekwondo coach checks on her player who suffered “Karamihan kasi sa mga runner natin ay natinay “Karamihan kasisamgarunner Moreover, becauseofthenumbertrack PDRRMO provided anaverage of18re We are happy thatDepEd GERMAN T. TEJADA JR. gave us the opportunity gave usthe opportunity [email protected] to beof service. ‘ ‘ - - - - - nent inabadminton match for gold, October 31. while preparing for anotherlethal attack from hisoppo TOP FORM. bata,” coordinator the formerdivision sports said. nyan, malaki angposibilidad namapabayaan nilaangmga with eachotherthough itisstrictlyprohibited. Kapagga friends. Theyfind drinkingasa relaxingwaytocatch-up welfare ofthestudent-athletes injeopardy. fortheymightputthe drinking sessionsintheirquarters for Romero to warnthoseteacherswhoare fondof having program. leadership inthelocalsports Ogalinola laudedRomero forbrandishinga“firmer” ernance andOperations Division (SGOD) ChiefMiguel should really bepersons“worth emulating,” SchoolsGov Tapos makakasama kasaregion? Parang mali,” shesaid. advocate sacommunitymo? anong ginawamoassports will really lookintoit.If walakangnaproduce naathlete, and sendinggameofficialstothe Palarong I Bicoland failed toactively produce athletesintheirrespective schools. who to thoseofficiatingofficialsandtournamentmanagers February2019. represent CatanduanesintheupcomingPalarong Bicol in recommended tojointheroster ofdelegateswhowill festwillnotbe self-discipline duringthefour-daysports values andpositive attitude,” Romero said. aim toproduce medalsbutmostimportantly, toinstill officials are drinking?program doesnotonly Oursports velop self-disciplineamongourstudentsifthecoachesand could “adversely influencetheathletes.” ic beverages willnotbetoleratedinbilletingschoolsforit solidarity meetingonOctober 28thatdrinkingofalcohol Romero reminded coachesandgameofficialsduringthe Masbate fortheregional meet. sports catching-up drinkingspree, shouldtheywanttosetfootin Panlalawigan have tosaygoodbye toforbiddennightsof Coaches, game officials told: Jan KeithAbundo “Yung mgateachers natindito,mostofthemare old that itisonlyproper Ogalinola saidinaninterview meet Also claimingthatteachersjoininginthesports consideration inchoosing “This willbeanimportant She emphasized thatthesaidcautionalsoapplies further Romero stressed thatthosewhowillnotexhibit “Walang iinom[ngalak].How are we goingtode Division SchoolsSports Officer(DSSO) Mary Jean Teachers inthisyear’s participating Palarong Refrain fromdrinking Baras smasherisonhisdefensive stance [email protected] DAVES. 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As far as one could tell, Zadkiel could just be a random kid who tagged along with someoneAs far as one could tell, Zadkiel elementary the old, is the youngest 8 years from table tennis player Louis B. Magno, Zadkiel play for him but he that table tennis is all child’s people the impression might give age Kiel’s the biblical story the spectators of reminded and Kiel play against older players David Seeing chops and impeccable spins, almost nothing can set him apart table from precise Kiel’s With Anto sa pagkawat ning ping pong,” interes “Kinder pa sana siya, nahilingan mi na siya ning and years in his younger that he himself is a table tennis player also revealed grandfather Kiel’s during the training is supposedly a perfect his grandfather around setup for Kiel as heHaving Ang mga kalaban kaan pirmi sa ping kagugulo sa aking ini ta dai ini nakikawat sako. “Ang Kiel, despite his determination, was not able to make it to the championships. Unfortunately, na samong nakasampot siya sa semis ta inot niya pa sanang pagsabak sa provincial. “Ayos story ended up as the classic success meet may not have provincial debut in this year’s Kiel’s A ingly peeved young player stood by the window and fanned himself with his blue shirt. and fanned himself with the window stood by player young ingly peeved and can get that he is a table tennis player of athletes. Little did everyone know the group from serious about it. pretty Meet. Athletic Provincial delegation in this year’s Virac during the first day of the table without mercy defeating older players after them wrong proved tennis match. in the artweight holds no of war. first learned the idea that size have we where Goliath, physique. maybe for his young older than him, except tennis players said in an interview with Hagubuhob. grandfather, Kiel’s nio Bernardo, also He (CSU) table tennis players. University the trainer of the Catanduanes State is currently in the day. won international table tennis competitions back pace. people and at his own he opted to train with other However, can be trained well. said Bernardo. ning CSU,” pong su mga varsity siyaNgunyan determinado kaming mag-training pa ta nahiling kong kaya niya makisabayan miski added. Bernardo ang kaaki-akii,” it is a good coming-of-age storyeveryone is looking forward to, but sure of a budding sportsman – a story of victory amidst losing. Last year, another similar incident even shocked me after another similar incident even Last year, This reason is more than enough for us to be afraid and quit,reason is more This these unfortunate schools should not be dis Despite events, demonstrates optimism as it takes our Division fact, In PAGE 12 PAGE

eighth grader Jake Sorilla of San Andres Vocational School Vocational Andres of San Sorilla eighth grader Jake said the perished in a friendly sparring session. Reports (SAVS) for preparation was partyear-old student’s of the 15 square-off by the local government tournament sponsored a fiesta boxing Appar joining DepEd. full-time before I used to work where athletic meet. ently, such mishap took place when the players inevitably got such mishap took place when the players ently, It to serious injuries. in the head resulting brain-battering blows sport as a dangerous of boxing further cemented the reputation worldwide. can find ath mettle that we an unwavering but it is only through and bravery us to be brave teaches is not letting Sports letic glory. our fears. by our actions be swayed could happen in combat sports.couraged to promote Accidents any kind of game which entails intense physical effort, mobility Jean Mary Officer (DSSO) Schools Sports and contact. Division wisdom when she said that coaches should expressed Romero of these sporting to events know-how” just master the “technical the maximum safety of student-athletes. The statement ensure also Team Wrestling was made after she noticed that Caramoran default. gold medals unscathed upon winning by snared reviving genuine sports spirit in the island.significant steps in

in the World of Competitive Sports Competitive of World in the Zadkiel Magno’s Coming-of-Age Coming-of-Age Zadkiel Magno’s 2018 Provincial Athletic Meet Special Coverage HAGUBUHOB EDITORIAL Editorial YET TO COME Staff DAVE S. TOLENTINO or the past years, only four teams, Zone 1, 2, 3, and 4, were competing for the Palaro. Zone 1 was Editor in Chief Ffor Virac and San Andres; Zone 2 for Bato, San Miguel, Baras, and Gigmoto; Zone 3 for Viga, Pangan- JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA iban, and Bagamanoc; and Zone 4 for Caramoran, and Sports Editor Pandan. This year, teams are no more the four zones but the eleven municipalities. The new format for this year’s Palarong Panlalaw- GERMAN T. TEJADA igan has added excitement to the "much-awaited" event Copy Editor and even before this started, it already gained positive response from the sports enthusiasts in our division. CHRISTINE MAY P. P ETAJEN This bold move made by the sports committee of DevCom Editor the Division of Catanduanes headed by Dr. Mary Jean S. Romero, the Division Schools Sports Coordinator, opened the door to all municipalities to train their own MARIAN CLAIRE V. TULOD players, form their own teams, create their own game Special Reports Ed plan, and possibly find players who may be diamonds in the rough. GLENN O. VALLEDOR Since the focus of the team is by municipality, more Photography Ed players are given the chance to play and showcase their craft in sports. Moreover, the new system of the Palaro brought sense of identity and ownership of the team FRANCIS JOHN B. TEMPLONUEVO is really in focus. This ultimately gives a big opportu- Senior Editor nity for the competition committees to scout players, Format especially in the team games, who will be playing for JAN KEITH A. ABUNDO the Palarong Bicol 2019. The more players, the more chances of discovering homegrown talents. Going hand Senior Editor in hand with the new format are the different sporting events and trainings given to the coaches and trainers. CHELSEA LOUISE SAN JUAN These were both provincial and regional exposures. The DENISSE NICOLE SOCITO goal is to capacitate the coaches on the X’s and O’s of the HAZEL TALAN specific games they are in. This is to strengthen the prop- MACABIO ALOYON JR. er approach in coaching and training the student-players JOHN DAVE LANON in preparation for the Palarong Bicol. Correspondents Some of the notable moves made by the Division was the staging of the Grassroots Program - Coaching GINA B. PANTINO, ED.D and Officiating, and Sports Science sponsored by the Philippine Sports Institute and the Philippine Sports Consultant Commission, which was participated by more than 100 teacher-trainers. The “Long Jump Queen” of the Documentation Philippines, Ms. Elma Muros-Posadas, graced the event Committee and also trained the coaches in the track and field. The heptathlon champion and the former member of the Marjorie D. Timajo Philippine Track and Field National Team is also part of Melody T. Temones the Philippine Sports Commission. With all these changes made in the approach and Daisylyn G. Reyes in preparation, the question now is, could this be our Rosita R. Marino saving grace after ranking last in the 2018 Palarong Bicol Researchers in Naga City? While it’s too early to say and predict, we could Sonia V. Prensader only hope for the best and it is yet to come. Chairperson

MA. LUISA T. DELA ROSA Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Of Brains and Brawls SOCORRO V. DELA ROSA, CESO VI Schools Division Superintendent STREETSCAPE

“Utak. Paganahon ang utak!” DAVE S. TOLENTINO came off an excruciating month of training as it geared up for I could clearly recall these words quipped by the staunch a gory battle for the gold, only to find out that the ultimate sports advocate Rolando Romero, my former biology teacher sports fest in the province will just be a stroll in the park who happened to be the coach of Catanduanes boxing team for them. With no foes waiting on the line, the team easily during the Palarong Bicol 2015. Yelling from the ringside, he pocketed nine gold medals which had helped the town to a was trying to tell silver-medalist John Michael Tabuzo to an- 4th place over-all finish. ticipate the next moves of his opponent by closely observing The absence of competitors from other municipalities the latter’s footwork and punching styles. insinuates that no matter how we idolize Manny Pacquiao Covering the journey of amateur boxers from our I consider it a (and patronize his songs), we still see boxing as a blood sport island in their quest to be the best in Bicolandia was my first which requires extreme caution for it might put the lives of assignment as a staff writer of this publication. The stint, as brutal punch‘ ‘ our athletes in serious peril. well as Sir Romero, introduced me to the idea that boxing is Though some may view it as a picture of incompetence, more of a mind game and not just limited to sheer might and in the jaw to it is understandable if our teacher-coaches show some sort of muscles. reluctance in grooming potential boxers under their wings. Thrilled to witness action-packed bouts starring young discover that They are well aware of the hefty price to pay if something local boxers, (like a kid who waits for his anime robot hero boxing gloves goes wrong or even deadly. In 2014, DepED scrapped boxing to appear in TV screen and smash colossal tentacular-alien from the elementary division in Palarong Pambansa following villains), I consider it a brutal punch in the jaw to discover will be left the death of 16-year-old Jonas Garcia. The high-schooler died that boxing gloves will be left unused for this year’s Palarong of internal hemorrhage after competing in Central Luzon’s Panlalawigan. unused. San Miguel team, the only contender in boxing events, OF BRAINS | PAGE 11