THE BLADES SPORTS MAGAZINE 2019

FEBRUARY 11-15, 2019

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Patricia Belo, a Visually Impaired-Totally Blind Grade 12 student of Pantalan Senior High School in Nasugbu Batangas prepares her third attempts for the Shot Put girls during the first day of the CALABARZON Heroes Games at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex on Monday Afternoon.

Belo got bronze in Shot Put and bags gold in Standing Long Jump on the second day and make her ticket for the Palarong Pambasa at Davao City on April. DOMCAR C. LAGTO

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Art director: Domcar C. Lagto bigdomcar03@yahoo.com Writers: Michael T. Villaluna

Domcar C. Lagto Toriano A. Digno

Fernando M. Viilanueva

Ronnel G. Hernandez Senior Photographer: Domcar C. Lagto

Photographers: Michael T. Villaluna Toriano A. Digno Fernando M. Viilanueva Ronnel G. Hernandez Advisers: Jimmy J. Morillo

Joel B. Lubis

Dr. Leopoldo A. Landicho

Consultants: Manuela S. Tolentino, Ed.D. Schools Division Superintendent

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DepEd emphasizes regional sports objectives, announces reforms in Palarong Pambansa 2019

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epartment of Education reiterated the role of national and regional sports events and announced reforms in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2019 during the opening ceremony of Region IV-A CALABARZON Heroes Games before a crowd of 6,000 packed in Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum on February 11, 2019.

“Our national and regional sports events are not just about competitions, not just for producing champions or selecting delegates for the next Palarong Pambansa. As one of the components of the K to 12 Curriculum, sports play a key role in developing the mental, physical, psychological and social fitness of every Filipino learners,” said DepEd Assistant Secretary for Project Management Revsee A. Escobedo, the guest speaker of the said event.

The Assistant Secretary farther emphasized the primary objective of the event is to promote physical education and sports as integral part of the basic education curriculum for holistic development of young Filipino life-long learners.

“For this reasons, we from the Department of Education make sure that our annual event will meet these objectives by mobilizing our resources,” Asst. Secretary Escobedo added.

Heroes Games:

DepEd Batangas Province top management (from left to right) Dr. CAtherine V. Maranan, ASDS, Engr. Evelyn Estigoy, Head PSB Secretariat, Dr. Manuela S. Tolentino, SDS, Mr. Jimmy J. Morillo, EPS I (PESS coordinator), Dr. Joepi L. Falqueza ASDS, prepare for the hoisting of the flag during the 2019 CALABARZON Heroes Games at Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum, Feb. 11. RONNEL HERNANDEZ

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In doing these, we need to increase the awareness of our stakeholders at the community; the local government executives, the private sectors, the business, and the community as well.

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He said that through sports, spirit of discipline, teamwork, excellence, fair play, solidarity and other values inherent in every games are inculcated.

Assistant Secretary Escobedo, who is also the Secretary General of the Palarong Pambansa also announced some reforms and programs in the upcoming 2019 Palarong Pambansa that will ensure the development of physical, emotional, mental and sound being of the student-athletes.

The Assistant Secretary before CALABARZON Heroes Games’ delegates,

A teachers chorale performs National Anthem during the opening program ,Feb. 11. TORIANO A. DIGNO

Batangas deligation practice salute outside the coleseum to perform inside during the parade, Feb. 11. TORIANO A. DIGNO

presented the general directions of the Palarong Pambansa. First, is the commitment to form and strengthen sports club and organization at the school and community level, and next is the promotion of sports summer competition to promote sports at the grass root level.

“In doing these, we need to increase the awareness of our stakeholders at the community; the local government executives, the private sectors, the business, and the community as well,” Escobedo explained.

According to him, the Palaro Board has already adopted the three years in advance selection of the Palarong Pambansa hosting, instead of one year or two years.

“This reform is to ensure that our venues are indeed compliance to the international standard and requirements. This will also provide the Local Government Unit and other stakeholders sufficient time to prepare the sports facilities , billeting quarters, local transportation and among others needed in the hosting of Palarong Pambansa,” Escobedo said.

The Assistant Secretary said DepEd will also encourage Local Government Unit who will try of hosting the Palarong Pambansa to construct sports facilities inside the schools and campuses, so that the student-athletes have easy access to such facilities.

DepEd believed that with the needed sports facilities, equipment and proper training, athletes will be able to compete well in the international competitions.

This year’s Palarong Pambansa which will be held in Davao City, Palaro ng Lahi will be introduced for indigenous sports such as Tug of War, patintero, kadang-kadang and sack race according to Atty.

Escobedo.

“This time it would not be played by our student-athletes but by our officials in the regions, the divisions and to be joined by our DepEd executive officials, bureau, directors and sports technical officials,” the Palarong Pambansa Secretary General said.

The Assistant Secretary before he ends, encouraged CALABARZON to surpass the 55 gold medals, 50 silver, and 73 bronzes achieved in the last year’s Palarong Pambansa in Vigan, Ilocos Sur and challenged the delegations of the region to once again be the number one in the annual Palarong Pambansa.

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atangas Provincial Government through Governor Herminigildo Mandanas supports SDO Batangas Province to send 612 delegations in CALABARZON Heroes Game, a one-week long annual regional athletic competition from February 11 to 15, 2019 at Sta. Rosa Laguna.

“We cannot afford to fund this large delegation, but with the help of the Provincial Government Executives we could bring all our best athletes which will give us a big chance to deliver more winnings for our division,” explained Mr. Jimmy Morillo, EPS in MAPEH and the head of the division sports delegation.

Mr. Morillo said the budget from Provincial School Board which amounts to 15 millions was allotted to manage the delegation for the CALABARZON Heroes Games.

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We cannot afford to fund this large delegation, but with the help of the Provincial Government Executives we could bring all our best athletes which will give us a big chance to deliver more winnings for our division.

-Morillo

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Provincial Government supports SDO Batangas to send more than 600 delegates in CALABARZON Heroes Game

BATANGAS PROVINCE OFFICIAL DELEGATION

student-athletes 119 143 ELEM. SEC.

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SPED

18 ALS

training staff

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different committees

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An artist interpretation of Gov. Hermelando “Dodo” Mandanas of Batangas Province on supporting the sports program of DepEd.

15M TOTAL AMOUNT OF EXPENSES

mess personnel

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officiating officials

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We hope for the positive result of this year’s event.

We hope we could surpass our last year’s medal achievement.

-Morillo.

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“The 15 millions budget includes the expenses incurred in our Sports Camp, a program of the division to prepare our young athletes in the Inter-Division sports competition and Regional Sports Competition which lasted for almost two months in Batangas Sports Complex.

Included also here are the expenses for sports supplies as well as the uniform of the athletes and the transportation,” said Mr. Morillo.

Mr. Morillo also said that the big part of the budget was allotted for the food of our athletes.

According to the official list, the delegation was composed of 119 and 143 student-athletes from elementary and secondary respectively, 18 student-athletes from Alternative Learning System, 22 student-athletes from Special Education, 127 training staff, 80 from different

committees, 56 mess personnel and 47 officiating officials.

In the last year’s Regional Sports Competition held in San Pablo City, SDO Batangas Province seated as Over All Champion in Elementary and 3rd Over-all Champion. The division also brought home 20 gold, 1 silver and 17 bronze medals from Palarong Pambansa 2018 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. “We hope for the positive result of this year’s event. We hope we could surpass our last year’s medal achievement,” said Mr. Morillo.

The Batangas Province delegation stays in Dita Elemetary School, Sta. Rosa Laguna from February 11 to 15, but to prepare the place for the safety and security of the student-athletes, advance group was sent one week before the scheduled date.

(from left to right) Mr. Joel B. Lubis, PSDS of Bauan District, Dr. Nancy Lubis, PSDS of San Jose District, Mr. Mario B. Maramot, CID Chieft and Mr. Jimmy J. Morillo, EPS I MAPEH lead the delegation team during the parade on the openning of 2019 CALABARZON Heroes Games at Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum, Feb. 11. RONNEL HERNANDEZ

Batangas Province Delegation during the parade.

PHOTO BY: TORIANO A. DIGNO

Regional Sports Officials during the parade.

PHOTO BY: TORIANO A. DIGNO

summer SDO Batangas brings summer winds in Sta. Rosa Laguna

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hile the cold spell permeates the town of Sta. Rosa Laguna due to the surge of cold northeast monsoon winds, Dita Elementary School where SDO Batangas delegation temporary resides, became an early summer oasis.

As you enter the school premises , you will surely notice the fabrics with colorful paints and images of flower blooms, waves and trees which surround the area.

You could imagine the flashing waves and suddenly will feel the summer winds which excite your mood as your brain neurons emit signals to your brain cells for you to believe it’s summer vacation.

The facade was decorated of objects familiar during summer -- the sea, the sand, the palm trees, the floats and surfing boards not to mention the floral bikinis and trunks.

It is the trademark of SDO Batangas, to turn the place in a scene which will put someone to awe in amazement, through the imaginative minds and diligent hands of Batangas Dekorador (personnel incharge in decorations) headed by Mr. Jimmy Morillo and Mess-ayang Pamilya

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(personnel in-charge in mess section) headed by Mrs. Aireen Carandang.

“Pumunta rito si Sir Charlie kanina, pinatatanong ni Sir Dads kung mauusap uli ang Batangas na magserve sa Palarong Pambansa 2019 sa Davao, ang sagot ko ‘yong sagot ko noong si Sir Charlie pa ang superintendent natin; “Depende po sa sagot ng superintendent (laughs), e andon si Mam Ella,” said Mrs. Aireen Carandang, who oversees the division’s mess section.

According to Mrs. Carandang this will be the second time that Batangas Province will serve the region’s delegation in Palarong Pamabansa, first is the Palarong Pambansa 2018 in Vigan.

“Proud naman tayo (Batangas Province) na mag serve sa Palarong Pambansa, kasi nagtitiwala sila sa atin na maayos nating napapakain ang ating mga athletes at officials,” she added.

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Proud naman tayo (Batangas Province) na mag serve sa Palarong Pambansa, kasi nagtitiwala sila sa atin na maayos nating napapakain ang ating mga athletes at officials.

-Carandang

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As you enter the mess hall the cleanliness and orderliness are noticeable. The dining tables were covered with table clothes made of linen sack painted with colorful images.

Displayed on the top center of the tables are imitations of thirst-clinching young coconut with straws, while above hang decorated yarn like balls with colorful ribbon made of sinamay clothes.

In the right side of the mess hall fastened landscape paintings decorated with flowers and was lighted with soft spot of lights during the night to serve as photo booth for those who desire selfies and groupies.

Eye-catching is the Batangas Heroes Nook, an area for the guests and visitors. It was covered with fine see-thru white clothing with seascape backdrop. In the center, cling the mesh-ball like lanterns which add to the calmness feel of the place.

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It is very important for us to maintain this practice na ‘yong maganda at maayos ang service natin for our athletes.

Na alam nating nasisiyahan sila, ‘yon ay nakakabawas ng pagod namin.

-Carandang

“Matagal na silang magkakasama, parang pamilya kaya madali na ang pagkilos. Alam na agad nila ang gagawin, sila-sila ang nag-iisip, ako taga-critic lang (laughs),” said Ma’am Aireen as she talks about the teachers who work with her.

Signage in every sections were properly placed to keep the orderliness of different routines in the mess hall such as, table appointments, food service, hot and cold water, packing, food preparation cooking, food storage and washing area.

“Nakaka-relax po, parang nasa beach, kaya po kahit po pagod kami sa laro nababawasan ang pagod. Naiisip namin ang swimming,” said Erros Dave Bayani of basketball elementary boys.

“It is very important for us to maintain this practice na ‘yong maganda at maayos ang service natin for our athletes. Na alam nating nasisiyahan sila, ‘yon ay nakakabawas ng pagod namin,” said Ma’am Carandang.

What was also impressive are the personnel in their floral shirts who are untiringly serve the delegations and ready to attend to athletes needs with true grin on their faces.

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“We spot not only talents during our sports camps, but also attitude. Kaya may nadadagdag sa ating mga kasama dito,” Ma’am Aireen explained her ways in recruiting persons for the mess family.

But when asked why the Batangas Province maintained such impressive service for the sports delegation, without delay Mam Carandang said -- “WALA NAMANG BAGO… KULTURA NA KASI. Truly it’s in the culture to create impressive atmosphere which will echo to inspire others and to demonstrate the true measure of service from within, and Batangas Province has already established that culture.

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Kinakabahan po ako, pero hindi ko na lang inintindi ang kalaban ko.

-Andino

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Inclusion SDO Batangas promotes inclusiveness in sports; SPED delivers first gold

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s part of its commitment to promote inclusive education, and to prove that no physical barriers can hinder student-athletes with special needs to vie for gold, 22 student-athletes of SDO Batangas from SPED-Special Education were part of its 612 total athletes in the 2019 CALABARZON Heroes Game.

Student-athletes with intellectual disability, and who are visually impaired and orthopedically handicapped/ amputee enrolled in SPED classes in the public and private schools participate in

the different special games events.

True enough, the first gold medal of Batangas Province was from SPED student-athlete.

Ralph Lawrence “Rap Rap” Andino

with intellectual disability, recorded 9.55 meter after his last throw in the shot put boys to deliver the first gold of Batangas Province on February 11, 2019 in Binan City Sports Complex.

Rap Rap, a 14 years old in grade 7 from RB Cordero, a private school in Nasugbu West District said that he prayed to win the game. “Kinakabahan po ako, pero hindi ko na lang inintindi ang kalaban ko,� added Rap-Rap. Mary Collen Gonzales, coach of Rap Rap said that the Division Sports Camp helped improved the skills of Rap Rap as well as the socialization skills of the said student-athletes.

The special games, which was first included during the 2008 Palarong Pambansa held in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan ensures that no child will left behind on their rights to basic education.

SDO Batangas Province in the leadership of Superintendent Manuela S. Tolentino, is an advocate of inclusive education who ensures inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, which is also one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals otherwise known as Global Goals.

It could also be remembered that SDO Batangas Province with its different stakeholders have launched and affirmed its commitment to support inclusive education two months ago at Bali Resort and Spa in Tagaytay City.

Mrs. Nancy Lubis, PSDS and SPED Division Coordinator is the one who first brought the news of the first victory of the Batangas Province as she witnessed the event to show her support to the Batagueno athletes with special needs.

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Batangas harvests 25 medals in athletics; 7 athletes ensure ticket to Palaro 2019

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ueled with passion to advance in the 2019 Palarong Pambansa which will be held in Davao this summer, Batangueno athletes harvested a total of 25 medals in athletics during the CALABARZON Heroes Games (CHG) at Sta Rosa City, February 11-15.

Elementary level posted a total of 15 medals with five golds, two silvers and four bronzes while Secondary level sweeped a total of four golds, two silvers and four bronzes.

Kassandra Caridad of Imelda Elementary School in San Juan Batangas garnered gold in discuss throw and shot put and bronze in javelin throw while Rebecca Cuerdo, nabbed gold in discuss and javelin throw and bronze in shot put.

Gold medalists like Mudrick Agora-3000m steeple chase; Aldin Nuestro-110m hurdle; John Aljay Raztriple jump; Brandey Raphzel Matibag-long jump and Joshua Aregola-javelin throw are already have their ticket in the national competition this April.

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Carlos Miguel Sabanal from Santiago National High School, Malvar District. PHOTO: RONNEL HERNANDEZ

Batangas Archers suffer gold medal drought, settle in three silver, one bronze

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fter two days of competition in the 2019 CALABARZON Heroes Games, Batangas archers still experiencing gold medal drought but clinched three silver and one bronze medals courtesy of Carlos Miguel Sabanal from Archery Secondary Men held at Greenfield City, Brgy Don Jose, City of Sta. Rosa, Feb 12.

Engaged in a dominated battle, Sabanal went down to three silvers set as the 16-year-old Malvarenian of Batangas Province yielded to the top-seeded Charly Louise Viyar of Quezon, 6-0.

Sabanal earlier beat Laguna’s Manatad and Rizal’s Cinco in the semifinals, both 6-2, to assure himself to bag silver on 50 m, 60 m round while a bronze on 30 m distance.

In the single fita for men’s category Sabanal trapped in a bronze medal.

In the afternoon event in Mixed Team, Batangas Archers seated in the fourth place.

“We are still hoping for gold in Olympic Round for us to qualify in Palarong Pambansa 2019,” said Coach Flor Rachel Seña from Santiago National High School, Malvar District.

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We are still hoping for gold in Olympic Round for us to qualify in Palarong Pambansa 2019.

-Seña

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2 Batagueno pugs shock opponent, confident to bring home title

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School Boys Light Flyweight Benjera and School Boys Flyweight Mendoza upset their opponents to barge into the finals with one more win, will send them to the 2019 Palarong Pambansa to be held in Davao City this summer.

TA ROSA CITY, Philippines – Jenmar Benjera (46-48kgs) and Ricky Mendoza (48-50kgs) shocked their opponent from Laguna and Cavite to move one win away from bringing home the 2019 Calabarzon Heroes Game (CHG) Title The heat of the sun and the screaming cheers of the expectators were further intensified as the referre declared their victories to advance to the championship bout at Pulong Sta Cruz, Homeowners village court, February 12.

School Boys Light Flyweight Benjera and School Boys Flyweight Mendoza upset their opponents to barge into the finals with one more win, will send them to the 2019 Palarong Pambansa to be held in Davao City this summer.

Benjera handily utilized his speed and accuracy when he dispatched Rico Grifalda of Laguna via unanimous decision win while Mendoza punched his way to a split decision over Jonathan Anuinggo to also book his finals seat.

The two Batangueno pugs are confident to bring home the title over Quezon’s pride John Wayne Vicera and Christopher Buella.

On the other hand, school boys light bantamweight Jay Manalo on his attempt to seek for a final seat, lost to Brandon Rey Obrador, a twotime Palarong Pambansa qualifier while school boys light flyweight Justine Rosel after showing confidence and aggresiveness in the first round failed to Terrence Yoya of Laguna via split decision.

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In Gym forever is not enough

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ymnastics is life to a 15-year-old Jabez Ane Danielle Sastrillo of San Juan District, Batangas.

At the age of three, Jabez parents started involving her in gymnastics trainings just to satisfy their dream for her to track on.

The first time she engaged in the competition was when she is four-year-old.

She just did the routines as she thought it was just a play. A play just like any other children did with their friends and without targeting any medal for recognition into a limelight of fame.

She emanated her heart to gymnastics when she was in Grade V and VI. She was able to clutch 5 five gold medals in Womens Artistic Gymnastics in the Southern Tagalog CALABARZON Athletic Association (STCAA) for two consecutive years.

Sastrillo brought honor to the CALABARZON delegations when she was awarded silver medals on floor and balance beam performances, and a bronze memento on execution on vault, were their WAG team credited as third placer during the Palarong Pambansa. 2015.

Because of the so many accomplishments and recognition she received, Jabez became too boastful and egotistical to people around her. Even her values and attitude with her parents changed.

Gold medals brought her to her dusky side. A distinction that she never been thought that would strain her to a shameful defiance

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“But then those situations subsided when my friends avoided me to be with. Even my parents got alarmed for I am being arrogant on talking with them.” With a teary eyes Jabez sued.

Too much confidence flopped her to attain any single medal in higher competitions.

A devastated state woke her up to her acme that unceasingly dragging her down.

Her immodesty turned her into a throw down self-esteem.

She learned to say sorry… A very first time she was able to said on her parents… a very important word that really valued by her mother…

Jabez is a consistent Palarong Pambansa delegate and constantly a medal contributor of CALABARZON delegation since she was Grade VI. This year would undoubtedly her last stretch as a competitor in gymnastics as she said that she was accepted as one of the UST Cheer Dancers for her senior high school next year.

A decision her parents laid to her for a better school but doesn’t have entries for gymnastics leagues.

“Mahirap po talaga para sa aking ang bumitaw dahil simula po Grade one ay dito na po ako lumaki sa sports.” disagreeing to herself to let go her first love, her life… gymnastics!

“Ang kukunin ko pong course ay BS in Sports Science o kaya ay Physical Therapist course para po magtuloy sa doctor para sa athletes.

She can’t deny to herself that gymnastics plays a vital part on her life. The lessons, the experiences and the memories it brought to her will forever be cherished and treasured.

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Mahirap po talaga para sa aking ang bumitaw dahil simula po Grade one ay dito na po ako lumaki sa sports.

-Javez

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