Volume 1 Issue 1  MAY 4, 2014

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF REGION XII IN THE 2014 'We are the Champion!' - RD Farnazo

“IF attitude and DepEd Regional 12 Director Dr. Allan G. Farnazo called on SRAA delegates to show discipline character are the as the character of a true champion. Photo by: Efren Francisco bases for declaring the Region 12 in the 2014 Palarong Such that, team perfor- improve the region’s over-all champion, then we are Pambansa in . mances were based on closely standing in the palaro. He commends the monitored individual progress. He also challenged every the one.” Warriors for This is one of the delegate to do their best as the Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, showing discipline, good innovations set this year to region has set bigger incentives. Department of Education character, determination and (DepEd) Regional 12 director perseverance during the course said, during the culmination of of their training. guv the 40-day rigid training of Farnazo disclosed, any athletes in City. garnered medals on this year’s Farnazo expressed high palaro was based on goal expresses support to SRAA hopes for a strong finish of oriented and scientific training. SOUTH COTABATO Governor Daisy P. Avance –Fuentes sent her message of encouragement to the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) delegates upon heading RD Farnazo assures P15K off for the Palarong Pambansa in Laguna. Fuentes, as the Region 12 Honorary incentive to all gold medalists Head of delegation expressed her strong support for the delegation by giving P1.3 DEPED 12 OIC-Regional this year’s Palaro, according to million financial support to the palaro Director Allan Farnazo assured all Farnazo, is P1.5 million. coming from the province’s Special athletes that they will receive “And this is the first time that Education Fund (SEF). P15,000.00 as cash incentive if we are going to have a uniform “ I pray for your protection and safety.” Fuentes said, they will win the gold medal during distribution of cash incentive to during the culmination of the the . athletes, regardless of what LGU 40-day rigid training of SRAA “All athletes, whether in they belong,” Farnazo further at the South Cotabato Sports individual or team event, will each added. Complex before its departure to get P15,000.00 cash incentive if He also made a conservative Laguna. She is optimistic that the they win gold,” OIC-RD Farnazo gold medal haul prediction of 30 region’s new quest in this announced during an evening gold medals for the region. year’s palaro will merit good meeting with coaches held at the The OIC-RD likewise standing by improving from its covered court of Bagumbayan thanked the respective LGUs of last year’s ranking . th Central Elementary School in Sta. Region 12 for their financial Region 12 garnered 7 place in the 2013 Palaro in Dumaguete Cruz, Laguna. support. City. Individual events usually refer Region 12 is composed of Fuentes contemplates on giving to athletics, swimming, lawn cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan, additional incentives to the athletes to , , , Tacurong, Koronadal and General motivate them to improve more in among others, while team events Santos and provinces of North their respective sports discipline. This is apart from the incentives usually refer to ball games. Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan set by the DepEd Region 12 for those South Cotabato Governor The total cash incentive for Kudarat and Sarangani. who will win medals for the SRAA. Daisy P. Avance-Fuentes SEE YOU THERE... KORONADAL CITY and PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO for the . 2 SOCCSKSARGEN FLASH MAY 4, 2014 SRAA athletes successfully graduate without missing training WITH the theme: “Hindi for the good of everybody and I Natitinag ang Pusong Pilipino,” take my hats off to those who a total of 181 athletes of Region followed and respected my 12 simultaneously graduated decision.” He said. from their elementary and Out of the total athlete- secondary education at the graduates, SRAA produced 9 Koronadal National valedictorians, 2 salutatorians and Comprehensive High School, 19 with Honors. recently. As incentive to the athletes, DepEd 12 Regional Director all valedictorians were given Allan Farnazo initiated the P3,000; Salutatorians, P2,000; and conduct of a simultaneous P1,000 each for With Honors. “What’s the name of the child?” This question graduation for all athletes of the All graduates were also always arises every time a child is born. “Why?” Soccsksargen Regional Athletic provided with free Toga and a “What’s in a name?” “How does it influence a Association (SRAA) so as not to buffet lunch for them including person’s character?” disrupt the on-going training at their parents. On September 19, 2001, President Gloria the South Cotabato Sports In his message, Farnazo said, Complex. he salutes all the graduates for Macapagal Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 36 Farnazo said, the two day their hard work. which realigned the regions in Mindanao. Along with absence of athletes in their He reminded all graduates, it, the provinces of South Cotabato, Sarangani and training could hamper their in order to be successful in the cities of Koronadal and GeneralSantos of Region performance. whatever endeavor they will take, XI became part of the new Region XII joining the Farnazo disclosed that the they must have the 6 Ts. decision to make all athletes These are:Tiyak sa sarili; provinces of Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato as well graduate simultaneously is not Tiis; Talino; Tibay ng Dibdib; as the cities of Kidapawan and Cotabato thereby easy. Tiwala sa sarili; and Tiwala sa gaining the name SOCCSKSARGEN. “Many are not in favor but Diyos. However, it took a little more than a decade this is a decision I have to make for the region to find its real niche as it has for many years bore the banner of CRAA or Cotabato Regional Athletic Association during its regional meets. It was only last year when the OIC Regional Director Allan G. Farnazo, armed with EO 36, took a bold lead in officially declaring the Region XII delegation as SRAA or SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association. Thus, the SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors is born. It’s in this name that the region XII athletes shall be known. According to Don Juan Matus, “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a RD Farnazo congratulates his son Lorenz Allan Reggie, a Palaro athlete during the warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a SRAA recognition rites at KNCHS. Also in photo is Mrs. Rina Farnazo. challenge, while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or as a curse.” SOCCSKSARGEN WARRIORS This is the very essence of SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors – to signify the intensity ready to battle-up for 2014 Palaro of the region’s desire to fight against all educational MORE than 510 athletes, honors and become the country’s challenges that may hinder it from going towards coaches, chaperons and trainers of newest heroes. excellence-the only direction SOCCSKSARGEN is Region XII tagged as “We employed a scientific pursuing as one region. SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors are training for the athletes, wherein By the name, the SOCCSKSARGEN now ready to head on clash against we followed various innovations Warriors are bound to defend the fortress of the their opponents from 16 other and interventions in order for them regions as Palarong Pambansa to be well prepared for the region in the various sports events this Palarong 2014 opens today. competitions,” said Dr. Pambansa 2014. Although it has been cited that Equipped with adept strength Magdaleno Duhilag, Reg’l PESS strength can’t be attributed to a name, theorists and versatility after their 45-day Supervisor II. He further said that believe in the power of conditioning. You can be what training camp, the delegation Division PESS Supervisors served you believe you are. It is the first time that the region headed by Regional Director Dr. as Training Managers, and even Allan G. Farnazo, CESO IV, the Regional Director himself identifies its athletes and it creates a sense of pride arrived in Sta. Cruz, Laguna last acted as the athletes’ second which can also be a source of invigorating enthusiasm. April 25. parent, giving inspirations and With this kind of conditioning, the athletes may find a SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors challenges during the camp. brand new courage that could steer the region’s bid will compete in 19 sports According to Dr. Farnazo, gold to be elevated to the higher rank in the Palarong disciplines to grab the highest medalists for this year’s Palaro shall receive a Pambansa. guaranteed 15,000 pesos If this happens, people in the country shall cash incentive, making take notice of this group as a force to reckon with it as the highest the region will proudly claim, “At last, the monetary reward given SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors are finally born!” compared to other regions in the country. SRAA jins continue their rigid training in Laguna for the 2014 Palarong Pambansa. Photo by: Fruto Sumagaysay Jr. MAY 4, 2014 SOCCSKSARGEN FLASH 3 SRAA pugs to regain title in 2014 palaro STA.CRUZ, LAGUNA – The and joining tournaments Meanwhile, Laguna Bro. is the lead SOCCSKSARGEN Regional during the 40 days training in Governor Emmanuel “ER” Ejercito agency in the conduct of the Athletic Association (SRAA) Koronadal City.”Mapute said revealed that Philippine annual students-thlete meet in boxers is off to regain title in this Mapute added, that the Association star coordination with the Phillipine year’s 57th Edition of Palarong region captures the title during player James Yap, Olympian Sports Commission and its Pambansa held here in the the 2011 Palarong Pambansa held Skater Michael Martinez, National Sports Association. province. in Dapitan City. celebrity star and swimmer The said sporting event aims This was told by SRAA’s boxer is trained by Enchong Dee, Jericho Ejercito to promote physical education coach Jimmy Mapute during an Toteng Laurente, the father of and People’s Champ Manny and sports as fundamental part interview after a rigid training Christian Pitt and Chris Sander. “Pacman” Pacquiao will be the of learning and hopes to develop with his boxers. The boxing bouts will be guests on the opening ceremony the youth to become socially “We will do our best to held at Laguna Capitol on May 05 at Laguna Sports responsible and globally capture three gold medals in order Compound Parking Area in Sta. Complex. competitive. for us to capture the Cruz this province. The Department of title.”Mapute said Education under the headship of The SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors pug is composed of three (3) boxers from General The Santos City, one (1) in South SOCCSKSARGEN Cotabato and One (1) from Warriors boxing Cotabato Province. team (from left to Brothers Christian Pitt and right) Coach Chris Sander Laurente will fight for 42 kilograms and 46 kilograms Jimmy Mapute, respectively. Klint Andrew Klint Andrew Abapo who Abapo, Rovimel hails from Cotabato Province will Son Dakila, do a blow by blow punch in 38 Christian Pitt kilograms; Rovimel Son Dakila Laurente, Chris another boxer from Sander Laurente, Tuna Capital will make his way to Jeneben Basco snatch the gold in 40 kilograms and boxing while South Cotabato’s pride trainer Toteng Jeneben Basco will try his luck in Laurente. Photo 49 kilograms. by: AL M. “I think our boxers are ready enough to their respective bouts SALUDO since they do sparring sessions 2014 Palaro shifts to gold medal tally from points system EDITORIAL BOARD THE 2014 Palarong determining the over-all and Farnazo also confirmed that Pambansa hosted by Laguna the runner-ups,” ASec Umali Regional Directors are not Editor-in-Chief Province made a new twist by stressed. anymore members of the Palarong CRISPIN A. SOLIVEN, JR. shifting to gold medal tally from The move to adopt the “gold Pambansa Board, hence, they OIC-Schools Division Superintendent the traditional points system in medal tally ranking system” was have no more “voting power”. (South Cotabato) ranking the performance of the made by the Philippine Sports He added that a new law was Associate Editor participating divisions. Commission, the country’s passed creating the Palarong OIC ASDS EDGAR S. SUMAPAL DepEd ASec Tony Umali highest national sports body, to Pambansa Board that will be (Cotabato City) disclosed during the press make our ranking system at par responsible in the selection of conference held at SM City with international standards. who will be the host of the annual Managing Editors Calamaba on April 30 that the Meanwhile, DepEd 12 OIC- national sports event. OIC ASDS NATIVIDAD G. OCON primary reason why they adhere Regional Director Allan Farnazo The City of Koronadal, (Kidapawan) to the said rule is to be at par with said, the gold medal tally will South Cotabato is aspiring to OIC ASDS JASMIN T. ISLA the international standard. actually level the playing, since host the Palaro Games next year. (Cotabato) “The Olympic Games uses team events champions will be the gold medal tally in allocated 1 gold medal only. News Editor ZYNAFE V. CAIJO, Ed.D. News Desk RAFFY G. HERRERA JOVEN RYAN G. MALIDA Broadcast OIC ASDS MIGUEL P. FILLALAN JR. (Cotabato) News Writers FRUTO C. SUMAGAYSAY JR. HAYDEE S. TEMPLONUEVO AL M. SALUDO JONATHAN S. DELA PEÑA VINCENT E. CERCADO MA. LUZ E. ESTEMBER Lay-out Artist EFREN M. FRANCISCO MADONNA L. SUA Department of Education Under Secretary Tonicito Umali answers querries from the sportswriters during the press conference held at Editorial Consultant SM City Calamba with him (left to right) DepEd RD Diosdado San Antonio, Provincial Administrator Leonardo Ragaza Jr. DR. ALLAN G. FARNAZO, CESO IV and Laguna Governor Emmanuel “ER” Ejercito .Photo by: Efren Francisco OIC-Regional Director 4 SOCCSKSARGEN FLASH MAY 4, 2014 SRAA implements “clean, green and eco-friendly” policies for 2014 palaro THE SOCCSKSARGEN delegates in the last year’s according to events; while the Disciplined Delegation, Most Regional Athletic Association palaro in Dumaguete City. center table is assigned for all Organized delegation; and (SRAA) has implemented The delegation has set up guests, visitors and dignitaries Most Clean, Green and Eco- clean, green and eco-friendly an orderly and presentable who may come over. Friendly delegation. policy for this year’s palaro, in mess hall. All tables and chairs, Aside from aiming for a Region 12 of Soccsksargen compliance with the including the stage are better finish in this year’s region comprises the provinces Department of Education designed in purple and white, palaro in sports competition, of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Memorandum Order Number the official colors of DepEd the delegation is also looking Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat; 44, which aims to promote Region 12. forward to snatch some minor and the cities of Tacurong, environmental and sound Tables are arranged awards such as: Most Cotabato, Kidapawan, General methods to maximize and Santos and Koronadal. conserve resources. Dr. Allan Farnazo, DepEd Region 12 OIC Reg’l Director has set policies for the SRAA delegation during their two week-stay in their billeting quarters at Sta. Cruz town in Laguna for strict compliance of all delegates. These include the keeping of their respective rooms and school premises clean at all times; waste segregation; conservation of energy by switching off the lights and electric fans before leaving the room; avoid vandalism; taking good care of all school facilities which include the keeping of toilets and latrines functional at all times; and observance of silence and curfew time at 9 pm. All athletes are obliged to bring their own utensils, plates and lunch boxes, instead of using plastics and Styrofoam. A ‘Sanitation Area’ was also established to sterilize all utensils before and after eating. This is to avoid the Laguna health officials took a pose with SRAA officials after inspection of the kitchen area. This is to ensure incident of food poisoning which downed nearly 200 food safety and cleanliness of billeting area. Photo by: Efren Francisco SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors as ambassadors of goodwill for Palaro DepEd Regional Director Allan Farnazo situated at Bagumbayan Elementary called on all Soccsksargen Regional Athletic School and Calios Elementary School Association (SRAA) delegates to be by abiding with the policy on waste ambassadors of goodwill for the region upon segregation. arrival at Sta. Cruz , Laguna on Friday for the He also wants to see to it that rooms region’s participation to the 2014 edition of are always clean and orderly especially Palarong Pambansa. the bathroom. He said, being dubbed as “Cotabato region” To avoid possible food poisoning in the past year’s palaro has given stigma and cases, a sanitation area was set up negative impression for the region but by being beside the mess hall where all utensils polite and disciplined, this could change the are sanitized before and after usage. perception of others especially the people of Coaches and chaperones were Luzon. advised to eat together with their “ We came here as guests and strangers, athletes and look after each serving to we must come home winning the hearts of our avoid wastage of food. host.” He said, Farnazo also implements no He orders all athletes and coaches to be drinking , gambling and smoking policy courteous to all people in the locality, including inside the billeting quarters and the drivers, teachers and even passers by. implements security measures for the As a matter of policy, Farnazo also wants safety of everybody. DepEd Region 12 RD Allan G. Farnazo, CESO IV to effect cleanliness in the billeting areas