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CEW pushes through despite city-wide class cancellation
PRAISING THE LORD. Various worship teams lead hundreds of Centralians gathered in the Big Field during the CEW Praise Jam. JEDRICK LEIGHNOIR SOLINAP
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Despite the city-wide suspension of classes from Pre-school to Senior High School, this semester’s Christ Emphasis Week (CEW) opened with a full-house crowd from various colleges on August 9 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
Pastor Amor Aurelio B. Alvarez, speaker for the opening ceremony, preached on the theme #NoFilter based on the verses Jeremiah 1:4-5. He emphasized how filters leave a negative impact on the lives of human beings and that they should be the ones to take initiative to turn off these so-called filters. The convocations continued on August 13-16 with Pastor Jabez Oberes, Pastor Christian Larry Kwe, and Rev. Rosan Tabaodaja as guest speakers. They stressed the importance of disregarding worldly standards and stripping off life’s filters of trying to impress others, and to focus on knowing one’s truest identity
in Christ and living the life God has intended. The event ended with the highlyanticipated Praise Jam held at the Big Field. Over a thousand Centralians and worshippers-alike gathered and sang praises to the Lord from 4:30 in the afternoon until around 7 o’clock in the evening. When asked about the CEW’s impact on her life, Mae Aindraby Bansil, a sophomore BS Social Work student, said, “It made me aware of what I should do in my student life, how to handle it, and how I can balance my spiritual and academic life. This semester’s CEW gave me a lot of guidance.”
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CPU CoEd celebrates 80th year B Y K A R R E N J AY A S G A R
College of Education celebrated its 80th Anniversary with the theme “CoEd at 80: Journey to Excellence and Beyond” at Central Philippine University on September 24-25. The celebration began with a Fun Run on September 24 at the CPU Football Field participated by the students, faculty, and alumni of the College of Education. An art exhibit was simultaneously displayed at the Alumni Promenade and Concert Park. Second-year Physical Education WORLD-CLASS. Engr. Cangrejo discusses his lecture on trasport packaging in front of an international audience.
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Packaging Engineering Department Head Engr. Bernie Cangrejo gave a lecture during the 4th International Safe Transit Association–Asia Pacific Division (ISTAAPD) International Symposium on Distribution Packaging last October 24 at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City. Cangrejo’s lecture entitled Transport Packaging Design and Optimization gave emphasis on the use of calculus in solving optimization problems when developing packages for transport. Ron Adrian Dionaldo, Packaging Engineering professor who attended the same symposium shared, “The topics included in the seminars gave us much needed updates in packaging development not only in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region but even around the world. It gave us a norm-reference as to where the Philippines, and even Central Philippine University’s Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering Program, stand in comparison to other countries.” He further cited topics such as agro-industry packaging, disaster packaging, transportation, and even the use of neuroscience in packaging. The said event was conducted
simultaneously with the 6th Asia Packaging Network (APN) International Symposium last October 22-23 and both symposia were attended by Cangrejo, Dionaldo, Philippine Center for Packaging Engineering and Technology (PC-PET) Laboratory Supervisor Jude Palmerola, and fifth-year Packaging Engineering students Recel Joy Debil, Shaun Patrick Flores, and Kolin Dajao. Dionaldo further stated that the topics were relevant to society, even to non-packaging professionals, explaining, “Two general themes stand out for me – sustainable packaging and disaster packaging. Both are extremely practical considering the current events. People are now more conscious of the environment, and extensive research is being done on circular economy and alternative materials. Meanwhile as more natural and man-made disasters ravage different countries, the distribution of emergency supplies becomes more critical.” This was not Cangrejo’s first speakership at an international symposium as he was also given the privilege during the ASEAN Conference in 2017 where he spoke on behalf of CPU as the academic arm of packaging engineering in the country since CPU is the only school offering the said degree in the Philippines.
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students also presented a Field Demonstration that featured the use of modified glowing hula-hoops and recycled bottles which attracted a huge crowd at the Big Field. Dr. Irving L. Rio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, led the opening celebration. “It was mind-blowing opportunity for us students because we made a successful performance even we have a limited time only,” remarked by a second year student who joined in the event. Dr. Merly L. Junsay, Dean of the College of Education shared her thanksgiving message to everyone who participated in this event. The 80th year of the College of Education detailed its achievements attained throughout the years. The college is accredited Level IV by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and is also granted Center of Development by CHED.
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CREATIVE UPCYCLING. Education students used glowing props made of recycled materials during their Field Demonstration. C P U E M C
Alfred Caesar D. Carado, a Medical and Laboratory Science graduate of Central Philippine University, placed ninth in the September 2019 Licensure Exam with a rating of 89.20 percent. Carado graduated Magna Cum Laude this April 2019. When asked who inspired him to take up the course, the topnotcher said, “I took up Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science as a preparatory program in my pursuit to fulfil my childhood dream of becoming a doctor. As a child, I already pictured myself in a white uniform, with a stethoscope, and providing healthcare service to the sick. So basically, my future patients inspired me to take up this program.” Carado believes that excellence, stewardship, and faith—the Centralian core values which were instilled by the university – helped him to achieve his goals in life. “CPU has equipped me with knowledge and skills in order for me to achieve my goals and I believe that I will eventually be able to use them in providing my fellow Filipinos the quality healthcare service that they deserve, as well as in facing the bigger challenges that may come my way. Also, CPU has taught me the value of stewardship. I have come to realize that one can become a channel of God’s blessings by using his or her God-given skills and wisdom in giving service to other people. Lastly, one of the main reasons I was able to achieve my goals as of today is CPU’s commitment in strengthening the faith of its students through Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL). The weekly devotionals and the CEW convocations have become my avenue to just take a break and reflect on God’s faithfulness in my life and how I was able to conquer life’s challenges through Him.” When pressed to leave a message for aspiring medical technologists,
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Carado shared that, “There will surely be sleepless nights, tons of concepts and procedures to master, and neverending exams. Just like the other programs, medical technology program will challenge you mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually as well. My advice is to trust the process and take everything one step at a time. Always strive to excel in everything that you do since what you will learn in this program will be very essential in your future patients’ diagnoses and treatment. Also, love what you’re doing and don’t forget to have fun!” He highlighted that it is important to study hard and pray harder. He also added that “This has been my mantra ever since undergrad and even during the review for the board exams. I truly believe that I could not have survived all the challenges if it weren’t because of God’s guidance and unfailing love and mercy. The journey may be challenging but I tell you, future RMT, you got this and it will all be worth it!” CPU obtained an over-all passing rate of 86.36 percent with 113 passers out of 132 exam takers.
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Bigas ng mandurugas napupunta talaga sa mga magsasaka ang pera at hindi lamang sa mga bulsa ng mga kurakot nating mga opisyal? Sa bawat araw na nalulugi ng ating mga magsasaka, matutugunan ba kaagad ng nakokolektang taripa ang mga pang arawaraw na pangangailangan at gastusin nila? Siguradong papatayin ng batas na ito ang lokal na industriya ng bigas sapagkat nagbubukas ito ng daan para sa mga banyagang gumagapi sa mga magsasaka. Pambabastos ito pinaghirapan ng ating mga kabababayang maghapon na inaararo at inaani ang mga palay sa bukirin upang may makain ang sambayanang Pilipino. Dapat mapigilan ang muli nating maranasan ang nanyari noong nakaraang mga taong pagpalo ng implasyon sa pinakamataas na presyo sa loob ng sampung taon. Sa halip na mag implementa ng batas na tatangkilik at babangon sa ating mga magsasaka, untiunti na man itong pinapatay ang ating pamayanan at ekonomiya. Huwag na tayong magpabihag pa sa mga dayuhan. Tangkilikin natin ang sariling atin. Â
Sa bawat araw na nalulugi ng ating mga magsasaka, matutugunan ba kaagad ng nakokolektang taripa ang mga pang araw-araw na pangangailangan at gastusin nila? makahanap-buhay. Mas lalong pinalala ang paghihirap kaysa sa matugunan ang isyung ito. Depensa ng mga kawani ng gobyero, ito raw ay makakatulong sapagkat ang kikitain ng gobyerno mula sa taripang nakuha sa mga inangkat na bigas ay gagastosin umano para sa pagsusuporta sa mga magsasaka sa pamamagitan ng pautang na walang interes at pamimigay ng mga butil at makinarya sa pagsasaka. Subalit paano natin masisiguradong
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ang kinahinatnan nito. Ang napakalaking problema dito ay ang paghihirap ng mga lokal na magsasaka sa pagbebenta ng kanilang mga ani sa mga merkado dahil mas mahal ito kumpara sa mga inaangkat na bigas. Hindi pa handa ang ating gobyerno sa sistemang ito sapagkat mas lalong nagdusa ang mga magsasakang nais
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Labis na naghihikahos at umaaray ang mga magsasakang higit naapektuhan sa pag-implementa ng Rice Tarrification Law na nagtanggal ng limitasyon sa pagaangkat ng bigas mula sa ibang bansa. Matapos lagdaan ni Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte na maging batas ang Rice Tarrification Bill (Senate Bill No. 1998), nagsimula ang napakalaking dilubyo sa mga Pilipinong magsasaka. Dito nagkakaroon ng dagdag na taripa sa mga inaangkat na bigas—35% kapag galing ito sa bansa na kasapi sa ASEAN at 50% naman sa hindi kabilang. Binabawasan nito ang papel ng gobyerno sa pagiimport ng bigas dahil ito ay pinaubaya na sa pribadong sektor. Ito rin ang pangunahing rason kung bakit na binabaan ang lokal na bigas kung saan ang presyo nito ay katumbas sa 1% ng inflation rate. Nasambit ni Finance Secretary Tony Lambino na aabot sa Php 2.00 hanggang Php 7.00 ang mababawas sa presyo ng lokal na bigas. Ginawa ang batas na ito sa pangitaing matugunan ang pangangailangang bigas ng mga Pilipino sa mas murang halaga. Ngunit hindi inaasahan ng mga ekonomista
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Saksak sa bituka nating mga Pilipino ang patuloy na pagtaas ng kaso ng Teenage Pregnancy sa bansa, tiyak rin ang paglala ng ating paghihikaos kung ito ay hindi mapapahinto. Ayon sa ulat ng PopCom o Population Commisision nitong taon lamang, 24 na sanggol ang iniluluwal ng mga teenager na nanay kada oras at halos 200,000 naman ang mga babaeng nabubuntis sa maagang edad pa lamang. Ang mga nakalap na datos ay nagpapakita na sa kasalukuyan, hinaharap natin ang masakit na katotohanang parami nang parami ang mga batang ina. Pataas nang pataas ang bilang ng mga kababaihang napapasubo sa maagang pakikipagtalik kung kaya nabubuntis nang wala sa panahon. Ito rin ang naging dahilan kung bakit marami sa kanila ay napipilitang magpakasal at tumigil sa pag-aaral. Nagdadala ito ng peligro o panganib sa buhay ng batang ina. Mas bata ang nanay, mas mataas ang peligro sa ipinagbubuntis, sapagkat ang kanilang katawan ay hindi pa ganap na debelop at hindi pa handa sa pagbubuntis. Ito ang dahilan nang paglabas ng mga samu’t-saring sakit at mga komplikasyon. Sa katunayan, maraming nabubuntis na teenager ang nakakaranas ng eclampsia at pagdurugo. Mataas rin ang tsansa ng pagkakaroon ng highblood pressure o pregnancy-induced hypertension. Hindi rin ito maganda sa pangkalusugang mental ng isang teenager, dahil sa posibilidad na magkaroon sila ng postpartum depression. At ang pinakamasakit sa lahat, ito ay maaring mapunta sa maternal mortality o pagkasawi. Hatid rin ng maagang pagbubuntis ay
labis na kahirapan. Ang pagbubuntis ay hindi isang biro na madadala lamang sa tawanan. Kasabay ng pagbubuntis ang gastos para matiyak na may tamang nutrisyong nakukuha ang ina at malusog ang magiging anak nito. Ngayon papaano na ang mga kapos? Halos hindi na nga makakain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw ang iba, tapos may dagdag pa sa papakainin nila. Nakakalungkot pa man din isipin, na karamihan sa mga nabuntis ng maaga ay pawang nasa mahihirap na komunidad ng bansa. Ang maagang pagbubuntis ay hindi lamang problema ng batang ina, ito ay
Kung hindi natin ito mapipigilan, tiyak na lolobo ang populasyon ng bansa. Tataas ang kaso ng mga batang inang may sakit, at dadagdag sa problema ng pangkalusugang sektor ng bansa. Dadami rin ang magpapakasal ng wala sa oras, at higit sa lahat, tayong mga Pilipino ay mas lalong maghihirap. Bilang isang konserbatibong bayan, malaking dahilan ng paglobo ng mga kaso ng teenage pregancy ang kakulangan ng sapat sex education sa mga paaralan sa bansa sapagkat karamihan sa atin ay iniilagan ang paksang ito o ‘di kaya’y tinuturing na bastos.
Kailangan na nasa murang edad pa lamang ay mapalawak na ang kaisipan ng mga kabataan sa mga usapin ng patatalik, pagbubuntis, at ang mga kaakibat nito. pasanin ng buong pamilya niya, lalong-lalo na ang gastusin para sa ospital, panganganak at para sa bata. Imbes na pangtustos sana ito sa edukasyon, mapupunta lahat sa pagbubuntis niya, kaya wala siyang magawa kundi ang huminto sa pag-aaral at ibaling ang tuon sa bata. Paano pa siya makakakuha ng magandang trabaho? Paano niya matutustusan ang pangangailangan ng anak, balang araw? Syempre, sa magulang na naman ang kapit. Imbes na umasenso sana, mas lalong nalugmok pa. Hindi magtatagal ang kahirapang ito ay may kaakibat na malawakang epekto sa kalagayan ng ekonomiya ng bansa.
Kailangan na nasa murang edad pa lamang ay mapalawak na ang kaisipan ng mga kabataan sa mga usapin ng pagtatalik, pagbubuntis, at ang mga kaakibat nito. Lubos na nakakaalarma at hindi na bago pa ang suliranin ng teenage pregnancy. Hinihimok ko pamahalaan na palawakin ang mga programang pangkamalayan patungkol sa sex education at teenage pregnancy. Kumilos na tayo at huwag hayaang ito ay magpatuloy pa. Nakakalugkot namang isipin na kung sa susunod na mga henerasyon, ganitong problema pa rin ang kinakaharap ng ating lipunan dahil sa ating kapabayaan.
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Sagada BY KALANIE SALDAJENO M AY I E E R E Y N E S
ucked between misty mountain landscapes and picturesque pine forests is a serene little town called Sagada. This mystical little village in the Mountain Province is located approximately 5,000 feet above sea level and boasts spectacular views of mountains, a well-preserved culture, everevolving local cuisine, and cool climate. It is the perfect place to fall in love, cure a broken heart, or simply escape the hot weather and monotony of your daily life. Sagada has been attracting tourists both local and foreign but the town was reintroduced to millennials when the hit 2014 romantic indie film “That Thing Called Tadhana” weaved Sagada into its storyline. The movie shows its main characters shouting all of their heartaches at Mt. Kiltepan’s breathtaking landscape. This movie eventually catapulted Sagada into a paradise that provides refuge to the brokenhearted and even heals broken hearts. The journey to Sagada is an adventure by itself: The 12-hour ride from Manila may be hard on your buns but easy on your eyes. The winding road is challenging but you will never get bored with the views of lush mountainscapes, roadside waterfalls, and endless forests. You will know that you’re near your destination when you notice the temperature begin to drop and how the clouds are now only an arm’s length away. If you came from a warm place, be ready
with jackets because the temperature can go as low as 14°C. Upon arriving you will notice how quiet it is—a calming and peaceful kind of quiet. A walk around town will make you appreciate what Sagada has to offer, from wine tasting to watching colorful sunsets with adorable dogs. Quaint diners and aesthetic cafes line the sidewalks providing an array of different food options. The town enforces strict curfew rules with all its shops closing at 9 pm. This places a serene veil over the entire town. The days and nights are peaceful thanks to the lack of vehicles as locals prefer to travel on foot. Sunrise watching at Mt. Kiltepan is one of Sagada’s most popular tourist attraction. Hiking takes about 45 minutes to an hour starting as early at three o’clock in the morning. You can enjoy a cup of coffee or a warm bowl of champorado as you watch how the sun slowly extends its rays to greet the mountains. You may be tempted to shout out all your heartaches just like what Angelica Panganiban did in the movie, but you’d rather not since locals don’t like the sacredness of the area to be disturbed.
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Blue Soil Hills, another 3-hour hike from Mt. Kiltepan, is another spot that you wouldn’t like to miss. The hike itself is enjoyable and you will be rewarded with— as the name suggests—blue soil! Sagada is also famous for its Hanging Coffins as you won’t find anything like it in any part of the world. The 19 centuries-old coffins are strung high up along limestone cliffs that lie close to the sky. The traditional way of burying full blooded Ifugaos is as fascinating as it is bizzare. Sagada is a town that sings where do broken hearts go. If you’re looking for your next travel destination, Sagada might be perfect—a town tightly bound to tradition and properly preserved by its residents who have slowly opened their doors to sharing their culture to tourists.
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diversion Fun with Flags BY J O H N DAV I D M A Z A
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These flags belong to the countries which supported the UN resolution to probe the Philippines’ controversial war against illegal drugs.
PH declares nat’l dengue epidemic BY KALANIE SALDAJENO
Due to the severe outbreak of dengue fever, the Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic, August 6. With 371,717 cases and 1,407 deaths recorded since the start of the year, dengue cases are 106% higher than in 2018 and the highest since 2012. According to the Department of Health’s Dengue Surveillance Report, Region VI (Western Visayas) has the highest number of dengue cases at 42,694. This is followed by Region IV-A (CALABARZON) with 35,136, Region X (Northern Mindanao) 18,799, and Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) with 17,529 reported cases. Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III said that it is important that a national epidemic must be declared in these areas to identify where a localized response is needed. “This enables the local government units to use their Quick Respond Fund to address the epidemic situation,” he further stated.
As of October 19, an estimated 1,407 people have died due to dengue in the Philippines according to the World Health Organization, with almost half of the victims being children between the ages of five and nine years of age. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito Aedes mosquito—it is widespread in tropical regions. Dengue has flu-like symptoms that can lead to hemorrhaging and organ failure in severe cases. As of now, it has no specific treatment. Efforts to combat the outbreak have been complicated by the controversy surrounding possible side-effects of the Dengvaxia vaccine created by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi to be the first dengue vaccine. The vaccine was eventually banned from being sold and distributed in the country when dozens of children died after being given the vaccine in as part of an immunization program. Cases of dengue in the country have since then doubled.
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Northern Mindanao 18,799 cases 69 deaths from Jan-Aug 2019
OVERLOADED. Medical staff utilize a covered gym for dengue patients who could not be admitted as hospitals in the region are already operating beyond their capacity. L E O S O L I N A P
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university Eng’g clinches 5-peat in UDay streetdance tilt BY ARIEL LORENZ CASTRONUEVO
MORE TO OFFER. Pristine marvels such as the Mararison Island in Antique are tourist-favorite getaways and boost local economy. K A T H L L E E N F R U G A L I D A D
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Number of PH islands ups by 500 BY ALESTER JOHN GALLARDA
With the advancement in mapping technology, the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) confirmed to the public that the number of islands in the Philippines has already increased by more than 500—from 7,107 to 7,641 islands—as provided by Genesis Media. Through the use of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IFSAR), a radar technique used in geodesy and remote sensing, the said agency was able to locate the 534 new islands in the country. IFSAR enhanced NAMRIA’s ability to measure millimeter scale changes in deformation over a span of days to years, and eventually detect land masses and changes in land forms in the entire Philippines. With this new information, the Philippine Geomatics Symposium on their social media post asked the rhetorical question “Did you know that the Philippines having 7,107 islands is an outdated fact?” The comments section heated up with netizens clamoring for “text-books being updated.”
With swaying hips and wide smiles, the College of Engineering maintains its winning streak for the fifth time during the 5th University Day Streetdance Competition last September 26 at the University campus. Paul Christopher Solayao, fifth-year Packaging Engineering student, has been the choreographer of the COE ever since the 1st UDay Streetdance Competition back in 2015 when he was still in his second year in college. “It [1st UDay Streetdance Competition] was all fun and games until we actually won. Pressure obviously rose after that because we needed to defend our title despite being busy academically. I would sometimes even say this was going to be my last year as choreographer so that I could take a rest,
but I realized it was true when they said ‘You can’t fake passion.’ This made me place a lot of pressure on myself since COE was the first streetdance winner, so I want to retain it before I graduate,” Solayao narrated. He explained how he knew they were not the best of dancers but unity and discipline proved to be more important than raw talent. After expressing how they practice for endurance because the routine is performed at four stations, Solayao said, “Our foundations are Energy, Expression, and Extension of steps. I think those are the reasons why we keep winning, aside from constantly reminding them ‘Every station is a first station’ emphasizing how our energy during the first performance should be the same as the last performance.”
BACK-TO-BACK. Dancers celebrate after their performance by honoring their choreographer in a photo-op.
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Nakamit ng CPU Golden Lions ang kampeonato kontra sa Sagay Football Club sa Marañon Youth Cup 2019 na ginanap sa Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Oktubre 26-30.
UUWING KAMPEON. Nagparetrato ang CPU Golden Lions matapos ang laro. S A G AY F O O T B A L L
Nilampaso ng CPU Highschool Footballers ang Sagay Football club sa ikalawang taon ng Marañon Youth Cup sa iskor na 2-1. Makapigil hininga ang labanan: ang bawat isa ay nagpakita ng matinding opensa at matibay na depensa na kahit ang mga manonood ay hindi alam kung sino ba ang dapat na tanghalin bilang kampeon. Sa 1st half, unang naka-goal ang CPU sa pamumuno ni Jil Sander Pillora. Agad namang nakabawi ang Sagay Football club, pero hindi na ulit ito nakalusot sa depensa ng Golden Lions. Tabla ang laban sa iskor na 1-1. Sa 2nd half mas naging mainit ang laban. Naging agresibo ang bawat kupunan at determinadong maka puntos upang makuha ang inaasam na tropeyo. Sampung minutos na lang ang natitira nang naghiyawan ang lahat dahil nakagoal si Rejie Rafols at inalalayan ni Jhong Silao ng CPU. Sinubukang bumawi ng Sagay FC ngunit hindi na ito hinayaan ng Golden
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Lions at nakamit nila ang panalo sa iskor na 2-1. “Wala sekreto, just hard work, determination, and team work,” pahayag ni Mel Askia Supena, manlalaro ng Football sa CPUHS nang tanungin kung ano ang sekreto nila upang makamit ang kampeonato. Dagdag pa ni Supena “Ang ini nga experience will surely strengthen our bonds and chemistry as a team kag maka-help gid ini sa mga upcoming games namon.” Nang tanungin si Supena tungkol sa mensahe niya sa mga kapwang gustong maglaro ng football, ang sabi niya ay, “Indi gid mag duwa duwa mag try football kay kanami gid ni na sports para sa tanan kag damo kadi may ma meet na new set of friends kag mapalayo ka gid sa bisyo.” Ang Marañon Youth Cup ay kabilang sa mga akitibidad na sinosuportahan ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Sagay City upang maisulong ang isports na football pati narin ang turismo ng lungsod.
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