MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AGWIS B starts basketball 3x3 elims on high note ROAD JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA atanduanes drib- blers didn’t have to TO REDEMPTION wait for the opening of the Palarong Bicol Cat’nes vows to move forward, for them to unleash Palarong their might on the court. never give up in Palarong Bicol ‘19 Both Catanduanes’ 3x3 basketball teams made strong DAVE S. TOLENTINO C BicolA Special Coverage 2019 debut games as they defeated Province (18-14) and CITY—Fully-recovered from a Tabaco City (17-14) during the heavy heartbreak over yesteryear’s misfortune basketball 3x3 elimination round in the regional sports meet, the Catanduanes held at Pinamurbahan Plaza on Gold medalists athletic delegation promised this time to keep moving forward without any thoughts of February 21. to receive surrender. In the first match, the quar- Yelling their battle chant before a jam- tet of Ferdinand A. De Leon, cash reward packed Masbate Sports Complex, 589 strong John Rick M. Arador, Jethro S. Ocray, and Jerome S. Ocray See story on p.3 Catanduanes delegates said that “[they] are proud to be Oragons. Sulong Catandungan! foiled Tabaco City in a wire- Laban daing atrasan!” during the kick off pro- to-wire game built on offensive gram of the Palarong Bicol 2019 on February rebounding, defensive pressure, 24, 2019. and outside shooting. De Leon who was aggres- p.5 BAGWIS sive all throughout the game STRONGHOLD scored 6 points including the first three buckets in the first two minutes of the match. Ara- dor also provided an extra power with his offensive rebounds and hustle plays. Ocray brothers lighted up Bagwis Catanduanes’ run midway the READ ON match after their combined three consecutive two-pointers. beats foes PAGE 4 Jerome Ocray tallied 8 points on four two-pointers in batted while Jethro Ocray chipped in 3 markers. ball events Meanwhile, in the girls’ category, Catanduanes surged FRANCIS JOHN late for a comeback win as they TEMPLONUEVO upset Sorsogon in a tightly-con- FROM tested match. DOWNTOWN. Fortune favored Karyll Mariz F. Tomon Hanzelle Rodulfo of shot lights out beyond the arc Bagwis Catandu- Catanduanes 3x3 anes batted-ball basketball team hitting four two-pointers that teams on their releases a long dis- sparked Cataduanes’ run after first day of tance two-pointer being down by four points. games, not just in the crunch Tomon also made two once but twice. time. Catandu- crucial baskets in the crunch anes showcases time to put the game away as p.4 hot outside she finished the match with 11 shooting to points on seven field goals. subdue Sorso- Erika T. Nachura and gon Province. Hanzelle Rodulfo contributed two field goals apiece with two DTolentino points and three points, respec- tively, while Kyla M. Soneja added two points.

Master chef to athletes: Expect healthy, hearty food in your plate DAVE S. TOLENTINO

The only way to strengthen a champion’s heart is to care for his stomach. Local athletes who are set to battle their way to victory in 2019 Palarong Bicol should expect nutritious and delicious meals in their nearly two-week stay in Masbate City, a DepEd food expert said. MATIENZO “The foods that we will serve will power them up during their games. We will also make sure na masarap na, masustansya pa ang ilalagay namin sa mga plato nila,”- p.2 said Roderick Matienzo, the official master chef of this year’s Catanduanes delegation. Schools Division Office of Catanduanes PALARONG BICOL A Special Coverage 2 Monday February 25, 2019 Masbate City DepED Usec. tells Bicolano athletes: Cat’nes to miss Conquer Palarong Pambansa 4 sporting events in Palaro ‘19 NIKKO FRANCO B. TEMPLONUEVO FRANCIS JOHN B. TEMPLONUEVO

Team Catanduanes will com- pete in the Palarong Bicol 2019 without four major sporting events from its usual line up. The said events are Football and Badminton teams (Second- ary Boys), Table Tennis (Ele- mentary Girls), and Basketball (Elementary Boys). In an interview, Mr. Fidel A. Vegim, the Training Director of HIGH HOPES. team Catanduanes cited various Aside from winning in the annual regional reasons as to how and why these sports fest, Bicolano events were not included in this athletes were also chal- year’s Palaro. lenged to improve the “Sa Table Tennis, nag-waive region’s standing in the yung dalawang players. Ganun forthcoming Palarong din sa case ng Basketball elemen- Pambansa. tary boys na yung mga selected players ay nag-waive. Meron na- JArcilla man sana nin pwedeng ipalit kaso dai nagiskusar yung mga papers ng mga athletes sa timetable na Former Assistant Secretary He further drew inspiration these are to work hard, don’t give up tinao. Mas magabat pa yung dai for Procurement Service and now to the story of Derek Redmond, a and strive for excellence. nakatraining sa expected na peri- new DepEd Undersecretary Atty. british 400-metre Olympian who He also challenged the local od for the municipality concen- Revsee A. Escobedo exhorted more snapped his hamstring during the government of Masbate to think tration training,” Vegim said. than 6,200 strong Bicolano ath- 1992 Barcelona Olympics. about the possibility of hosting the “Sa case naman ng Badmin- letes, coaches and trainers to look Escobedo retold the story of nationwide palaro in the next years ton, parehas na dai man nin papel beyond the Palarong Bicol and seek at dai man nin training. Sa Foot- to conquer the upcoming Palarong how Derek stood and hopped in to come. Pambansa in Davao City this com- an attempt to continue and how ball team na found out naman na ing April. Derek’s dad came to his rescue and “Believe in the pow- yung mga selected players sana na With this year’s theme ‘Braving helped his son finish the race. er and strength of mga mauurag ay dai man pwede Waves, Honoring Change’, Escobe- “That moment define the ma-qualify ta dai sinda nag-par- do emphasized that Bicolanos are essence of human spirit, the essence Bicolanos. We are ticipate sa Palarong Panlalawigan. capable of being great because of the of courage, and the the most resilient Violation on technical guide- resilient attitude embedded in their essense of never giving Filipinos and believe lines kasi pag-dai nag provincial veins. up,” Escobedo added. meet, dai man pwede maselect “Believe in the power and Drawing inspira- me, we will be sa Palaro. Nagkataon din kasi na strength of Bicolanos. We are the tion in this story, the champions.” nagkasabay yung PINAS Cup most resilient Pilipino and believe new USEC also em- na yasalihan nin football team me, we will be champions in this phasized three important formulas -Atty. Revsee A. Ecobido at dun sila nag compete,” Vegim year’s Palarong Pambansa,” Escobe- that can improve the region’s 13th DepED Undersecretary stressed. do highlighted. place performance out of 17 regions- According to Mary Jean S. Romero, the Division Schools Sports Coordinator (DSSO), abiding by the rules and regula- The cookery of low-calorie protein, vitamins and Education (TLE) Supervisor also tions is a key factor in order to Expect teacher from minerals that will keep the bodies of szaid that no artificial and carbonat- continuously participate in the Baras Rural the delegates in top shape. ed drinks will be served since the Palaro. hearty, Development “Iniiwasan din natin ang Division strictly adheres to Deped “Di naman tayo nagku- High School paggamit ng unhealthy additives Order No.13 s. 2017 otherwise lang sa pag-remind sa ating healthy (BRDHS) like vetsin and other synthetic food known as the “Policy and Guide- mga coaches sa mga kailangan guaranteed that products that could harm the health lines on Healthy Food and Beverage na gawin para makapaghanda foods the prepared of our players,” added Matienzo who Choices.” sa Palaro. Part ito ng proseso menu, mainly is also a Technical Educations Skills In the said order, DepED ex- na dapat masunod kasi kung composed Development Authority (TESDA) pressed opposition toward patroniz- hindi, meron talagang kailan- from PAGE 1 of lean meat, competency assessor. ing foods and drinks listed under Red gan masakripisyo. Ang disiplina sea food Meanwhile, Mess Supervisor Category or those that contain high sa sports ay di lang sa game and vege- Amelia B. Cabrera reminded athletes amounts of saturated fat and sugar kundi off the court din,” Romero table dishes, will provide athletes a to shun away from buying street or salt. It also discouraged schools shared. balanced diet since it is based on the foods and beverages sold outside the to serve deep fried products, instant Meanwhile, team Catandu- classic food pyramid. billeting schools as much as possible. noodles, sugar confectionary and anes will join in the newest event The official food menu posted “Kailangan nating tiyakin na sweets. for the Palaro which is Wrestling. by the mess department includes laging masustansya at malinis ang “Red-tagged” beverages include “Last year demo sports lang all-time favorites such as kusidong pagkain ng mga bata since their alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, flavored yun, pero ngayon talagang regular maya-maya, fried yellow fin tuna, health is one of our major concerns mineral water, sports drinks, energy event na at meron na tayong adobong pusit, beef stew with here,” Cabrera said, adding that the drinks, powdered juice, any product panlaban sa wrestling. Since bago cabbage and pork humba with fried Mess Department has been constant- containing caffeine and processed ang event, we can only hope na potatoes. ly observing proper food handling food or vegetable juice with added mag-perform man kita,” Vegim Matienzo stressed that these and preparation sugar of more than 20 grams. added. foods are considered good sources The Technology and Livelihood Schools Division Office of Catanduanes A Special Coverage PALARONG BICOL Monday February 25, 2019 Masbate City 3

DESPITE REPORTED SDO Cat’nes eyes clean, MEASLES CASES safe Palarong Bicol Cat’nes head medic in Masbate says everything JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA under control FRANCIS JOHN TEMPLONUEVO

Despite the daunting news about the alleged measles outbreak in Region V – Bicol particularly in Masbate City where the Palarong Bicol 2019 is being held, the head of the medical team of Bagwis Catanduanes said that everything is ECO-FRIENDLY MEASURES under control for the delegation. Part of this year’s bid for Cleanest & Greenest According to Dr. Kristine Delegation award is the proper waste manage- Santellices, the medical team has ment, which aims to instill discipline among already prepared all the precaution- athletes and maintain cleanliness. ary measures prior to the travel of JArcilla the delegation as a protocol and they are in close monitor to all the delegates from time to time. Ensuring the safety of the sons sa kada building para sigura- Masbate City, Education Program “Nagsimula tayo ng anti-mea- delegation and the cleanliness of dong masusunod ning mga athlete,” Supervisor (EPS) in Science en- sles vaccination sa ating mga ath- the billeting school is one of the top said Omadto. couraged all the athletes to observe letes, coaches, officials at lahat ng priorities of the Schools Division As one of the Palaro officers, positive attitude and self-discipline mga sasama bago pa man pumunta Office (SDO) of Catanduanes Omadto said that the delegation to achieve a clean and safe Palarong dito sa Masbate,” Dr. Santellices during the ten-day stay in Masbate City. and the administration of the Bicol experience. said. With the mandate of the billeting school are working together “Atiitude lang talaga ang kulang The medical team also des- Department of Education to imple- to address concerns about the safety buda self-discipline. Buda magbasa ignated an isolation room for sick ment clean, green, and eco-friendly and comfort of the athletes. lang talaga kasi dapat ang athletes athletes who will go under obser- environment in every conduct of With regard to the water may disiplina,” said Omadto. vation. Palaro, SDO-Catanduanes Waste supply, Omadto said that the Bureau “Maski dai kita manggana, It was however clarified by the Management & Eco-Friendly Pala- of Fire (BFP) – Masbate City will ang importante yung safety ning Department of Health that the case ro officer, Jezrahel T. Omadto said provide water service. The school has gabos,” Omadto said while assuring in Masbate is not measles outbreak that the Division has prepared all also made its water tank function- to achieve the ultimate goal even but rather just an increasing num- the necessary things to maintain the able. without being recognized as the ber of cases cleanliness of the billeting school. “Basta pag kulang na ang cleanest, greenest, and eco-friendli- The delegationdecided to still “May dinala kitang mga basu- tubig, pwede tang makontak ang est delegation. participate since DOH has not rahan and we also posted signages BFP, always man sindang available,” Catanduanes delegation is cur- posted any recommendation to para mabasa ning mga athletes. Omadto added. rently billeted at Restituta C. Medi- postpone the Palaro and DepEd Nag-assign pati kita ning focal per- With the full cooperation of na Elementary School and Masbate has observed preventive measures the billeting school and Division of Colleges with 589 delegates. regarding the incidents.

No athlete will get failing grades “We need the help of -Deped Bicol chief DAVE S. TOLENTINO private or- Student athletes who will participate in Palarong However, Sadsad ganizations Bicol shall never get a failing grade in any subject, a admitted that these DepED executive said a day before the Palarong Bicol programs can never and LGUs 2019 officially opens. be sustained without In a press conference held at Masbate City the support of major to sponsor Schools Division Office, DepED Bicol Regional stakeholders which in- Director- OIC Gilbert T. Sadsad said that teachers clude both government our sports should be generous enough in giving consideration and non-government and appreciation to the players who will represent agencies, especially training their schools in athletic meets. the local government “Walang babagsak na athletes. Dapat nga tumaas units (LGUs). programs pa ang grade nila,” he said. “We need the Sadsad added that teachers could give grades as help of private organ- dahil wala high as 100 in Physical Education and other related izations and LGUs subjects to the athletes should they emerge victorious to sponsor our sports tayong in sports competitions. training programs The regional director also said that the different dahil wala tayong suffi- sufficient DepED sports programs all over the region will be in- cient funds,” he said. tensified to produce more promising athletes who will Despite the setback, Sadsad affirmed that he funds.” compete in Palarong Pambansa, the biggest annual is determined to strengthen the athletic grassroot sports fest in the country programs in the region along with the full implemen- He encouraged the division superintendents to tation of six-hour actual teaching load for teachers by MR. GILBERT SADSAD adopt measures and interventions that will effectively June. enthuse students to engage in sports activities such DepED-Region V “This way, MAPEH teachers will have enough Regional Director -Officer in charge as the implementation of “One Child, One Sports time to train their school athletes,” he said. Policy” and establishment of Sports Academy. Schools Division Office of Catanduanes PALARONG BICOL A Special Coverage 4 Monday February 25, 2019 Masbate City FOR THE FIRST TIME Palarong Bicol gold medalists to get P15k cash reward NIKKO FRANCO TEMPLONUEVO

For the first time, gold medalists in this year’s Palarong Bicol will not only take home medals but also an additional P5,000 pesos from the 5K For Gold Project of Schools Division of Catanduanes. On top of that, they will also receive another Pl0,000 from Gov- ernor Joseph Cua and Engr. Hector Sanchez. For the first time This brings the cash reward to Palarong Bicol gold winner to get a total of 15,000 pesos along with 15k cash reward the 300 pesos cash incentives given to athletes and another 500 pesos to trainers, coaches and working committees. Schools Division Superinten- dent Socorro dela Rosa said that the department has not given cash incentives to gold medalist before. However, they allocated P100 thousand this year for the said “Tinaasan ta ngani su budget sa satuyang probinsya,” Cua added. BAGWIS STRONG. program, which is bankrolled by ta gahuna-huna man kita na mak- ‘Lugod, mas higusan ang sat- Catanduanes delegates rehearse Special Education Fund. agold kita,” dela Rosa added. uyang mga athletes na magpursige their cheer for the Palaro It can be remembered that Governor Joseph Cua, who is sa saindang kanya-kanyang sports, opening. This is the 2nd year the in last year’s Palaro, through the still serving his 6-month sus- ta ang gabos na ini, para man sana province adopted ‘Bagwis’ as the initiative of LGU Bato, John Carlo pension, also reasoned that his sa sainda’, Cua said. delegation’s tagline. Cuadro was the recipient of 5,000 suspension is not a reason for him Meanwhile, Acting Governor AVargas pesos cash reward for winning gold not to express his support to the Shirley A. Abundo, is optimistic in swimming. delegations. that the province would bring Dela Rosa further said the ‘Aram niato ang sakrispisyo home gold medals and improve mas nakapaghanda ang delegation cash reward will encourage athletes kan sarong atleta, asin tama lang from last year’s finish. natin compared last year’, Abundo to perform better in their respective na mamatean ninda na naapreciate ‘Sana marami tayong maku- added. sports. niato ang saindang esfuersos para hang gold. Sa tingin ko naman

Cat’nes’ strongholds set to deliver anew in Palarong Bicol ‘19 Bagwis beats foes

JEFFERSON S. ARCILLA in batted-ballON AIM. events A Bagwis batter The game which There must be no signs of slow- Jonel G. Aznar, coach of Chess prepares for anoth- ended in two and a half ing down. secondary girls, said that Catandu- from PAGE 1 er swing against inning regulation game Coaches and trainers of win- anes has great chances of winning Sorsogon City. was led by the brilliance of ning events from last year’s Palarong medals this year. AVargas pitcher Barn Q. Clemente, Bicol promised a more prepared “Mas makusog ang mga player a Palarong Bicol first-timer team with intensive trainings and ta ngunyan kumpara last year, mas of Antipolo Elementary more experienced players at their may experience sinda,” said Aznar. disposal. Aznar added that aside from School. One of the trainers and the concentration trainings, Chess “Last year nadaog kita officiating officials of Catandu- tournaments also provided Catan- nin , 8-6, kaya ngo- anes swimming team said that the duanes’ chess players more time to nyan nakabawi man kita,” tankers will do their best to provide hone their skills. said Mr. Jesse B. Sierra, the another run for medals. Coach John Anthony F. trainer and coach of the “Basta gigibuhon mi ang gabos Romero of Lawn Tennis (Boys) also softbelles. para manggana nin medal buda said that tennis tournaments paved The team will face Le- prepared man ang mga players ta,” way for more game experiences gazpi City in their second said Rene Romero. that his players need in this year’s game. Carrying the momentum after Palarong Bicol. Meanwhile, the notching a bronze medal last year, Meanwhile, former assistant baseball secondary team Softball secondary team head coach coach who is now the head coach of survived a thrilling match- Efigenio P. Gianan Jr. said that sepak takraw secondary boys Sal- up against Sorsogon City, extended time for trainings helped vador L. Flores said that his team 6-5, after a technical error his players to be more focused on has improved its offensive attacks committed by the opposing their goal this year. with the addition of two spikers in player who accidentally “Mas mahaba ang time ngayon its roster. removed his helmet while ng trainings kaya malaking tulong “Ngunyan na taon, mas approaching the home siya,” said Gianan. makusog kita kasi apat na ang Coaching the team for five spiker. Nag improve kitang grabe sa Both softball elementary team and the base. straight years, Gianan said that his opensa, bako lang kitang depensa. baseball secondary team of Catanduanes “Kahuna mi daog na players are more experienced this Bako nang takot ang mga aki,” said scored an early victory against their respective talaga pero dahil dun sa year. Flores. opponents in the opening games of Palarong violation na nagibo nin “Mas may experience sinda Speak takraw notched regu Bicol 2019. kalaban, nakuha ta man ngunyan. Maski baguhan sinda sa silver medal last year as they ended In an overwhelming manner, the elemen- syempre ang kaganahan,” team, daing problema ta dati na sin- the long years of medal drought in tary lady batters buried Albay, 22-1, in their Joseph Glen Alintana, the dang player ning elementary softball the said team event. first game at Milagros West Central School, coach of baseball team team,” Gianan added. Milagros, Masbate on February 24, 2019. shared. Schools Division Office of Catanduanes A Special Coverage PALARONG BICOL Monday February 25, 2019 Masbate City 5

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POWER STRIDE. The legwork officially begins as top executives of the Schools Division of Catanduanes lead the delegation march toward a better Palarong Bicol standing. DSTolentino Cat’nes vows to move forward, never give up in Palaro ‘19

Billeted at Restituta Z. Medina Elementary School and Masbate Colleges, a 6 gold- 4 silver -1 bronze finish in special events. the delegation is composed of 346 athletes; 85 coaches, assistant coaches and Catanduanes Sports Enthusiasts President Ernesto R. Buena said that rank- chaperons; 42 officiating officials; 23 delegation officials; and 93 working- com ing last for two consecutive years in Palarong Bicol has prompted the Division to mittee members who are all hyped-up to improve Catanduanes’ medal haul. change tactics in gearing up for the biggest sports event in Bicolandia, especially One hundred sixty three contenders from the Division’s elementary level in the selection of athletes. and 253 competitors from secondary are all set in renewing their bid to snare “We changed the manner of selecting student-competitors and adopted a gold medals in a total of 58 sporting events. Fifteen locals will also vie in five new format. We shifted from zonal sports meet to municipal sports meet so that special events in their thrust to continue the winning tradition. more promising players could participate and have their much-awaited break,” he In her speech, Schools Division Superintendent Socorro V. Dela Rosa said said in vernacular. she is so happy that everyone in the delegation is cooperative and willing to After Palarong Panlalawigan in late October last year, winning athletes contribute efforts to realize the division’s quest for gold and higher standing. underwent municipal-based trainings before joining a much thorough athletic “The ball is round and everything is possible. We would like to prove concentration training program at Catanduanes Athletic Complex on February [other divisions] that we can develop winning athletes with good character,” 9- 19, 2019. Dela Rosa said. She also told coaches and other officials to encourage athletes under their BETTER CHANCES care to play fair, behave well and observe self-discipline at all times. On the other hand, Training Director Fidel A. Vegim said the new selection “We might lose in some of our games yet we will be branded as disciplined format did not just provide better opportunities for players in the grassroots level competitors. Maximize the experience that you can get from this Palaro. I know but also gave local government units (LGUs) better chances to help their young that you have the guts and courage to pursue against all odds,” Dela Rosa said. players. He stressed that since the sports meet contingents are now bearing the HIGH HOPES banner of their respective towns, mayors and other municipal officials have been Meanwhile, Division School Sports Officer Mary Jean Romero has also extending utmost support to their homegrown sportsmen. kept her hopes high for an improved Palarong Bicol performance with all the “In fact, the proceeds from fun-runs and other fund generating activities preparations and interventions the Division has done prior to the regional spearheaded by the public schools districts in partnership with LGUs will be sports fest. used to further finance the needs of our athletes starting from the concentration “I am expecting a better performance from our athletes this year. I do hope training to the very last day of Palarong Bicol,” Vegim said in vernacular. that we will not fall again in the 13th spot among the 13 divisions in Bicol,” He said that such aid could really motivate the athletes to perform well in Romero said in an interview. achieving the division’s goal to end the days of competing as underdogs and rather Catanduanes signed off in its previous Palarong Bicol campaign with 17 become a sports powerhouse in the region. medals in regular events including 1 gold, 6 silver and 10 bronze. It also registered Remembering Limitations The Palarong Bicol craze has started and the Catanduanes delegation already faced two challenging issues before they left in the island and a day after arriving in the host province, Masbate City. Prior to the travel, the team needed to rally their best in order to be able to outdo the opposing proposition of local executives in preventing the delegation to participate in the Palaro due to the measles incident in the host province. The second one involves social media posting of an alleged spoiled dinner given to the athletes, and the issue about paying bills for bathing purposes in one of the residences near the accommodation of the team. The latter issues brought noise to the social media world, gaining both positive and negative comments from the people of Catanduanes, and most especially to the Masbate netizens. It is clear crystal clear though that the incident is improperly reported. While there were foods spoiled during the travel, it was never given to the athletes to be consumed; and while there is water crisis in the venue, the host province has been doing their best to supply water in the accommodating school. The paying EDITORIAL of bills, on the other hand, is voluntary and only applies when a coach or an athlete decide to take a bath in private homes near the area. It is an individual decision and not by the DepEd officials or being imposed by the residents. The fastest and probably the most convenient way to express our sentiments nowadays is through the use of social media. This has become our way in connecting to people, letting them know what we really have in our minds. But just like all the won- ders it give, when social media is misused, everything is ruined. The hardest part is that once wrong information is shared, people usually believe; worse is that these people act or make some commentaries even without any concrete idea of what the issue is about. We all have the freedom to express ourselves, but airing of opinions which are not verified or investigated does not help, rather it destroys image and rifts relationship; and social media is not made for that purpose. Responsible expression is still the best way to use social media. Maximizing social media for common good is a noble act. When we feed people with reliable information, we are educating them. When we share valuable messages, we are enlightening them. Doing the other way around simply means fooling around. While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, let us remember our limitations, and show respect to all individuals in our society. ATHLETICS

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Palarong Bicol 2019 DOCUMENTATION TEAM Schools Division Office of Catanduanes TOLENTINO, Dave S. | ARCILLA, Jefferson S. | VARGAS, Alvin T. | TEMPLONUEVO, Nikko Franco B. | TEMPLONUEVO, Francis John B.