January 2019
Vol No. III Issue No. II
Magnates intensifies prep
Apolinario D. Macabulos, Educational Program Supervisor I and Panabo City Sports Coordinator, magnified the Magnates’ targets to escalate the number of golds this year after gaining only 22 in DAVRAA 2018. The plight of the entire delegation for DAVRAA 2018 prompted the 61-year-old sports coordinator to set up working strategies to get back the victory they once lost. In a short acquaintance, Macabulos said “Honestly, I felt embarrassed upon getting the final number of golds held by Panabo City Delegation last year. This was the reason why analyses of training plans and intensive practices were given great emphasis this year,” he added. Two of the highlighted disciplines to be given intensive training were Gymnastics and Archery. These events were the major contributors of golds during DAVRAA Meet 2017 in Mati, Davao Oriental. “The failure of our freshmen gymnasts to seize the six golds previously acquired was their incapacity to outstrip the opponents’ skills and artistry considering their age,” relayed Mr. Macabulos. Macabulos expressed the disappointment brought by the zero gold of the archers in last year’s Meet in Davao. It activated the aspirations of the sports coordinator to increase the drive to retrieve the laurels they acquired one year ago. However, it is very important to realize the causes of failures and strengthen the areas that need to be rectified. #LenyPasaje
SPEAK UP: Div. Sports Coordinator Apolinario Macabulos conveys DAVRAA 2019 delegates to push hard for Golds. Captioned by Jeanne Bajao & Photo credits Jeiter Arguelles
Basketball 3x3 to defend golds
AN EYE FOR THE RING: Rullen Galigao contacts Justin Castillo (08) and commits foul. Captioned by Jeanne Bajao & Photo credits Ken Harvey Famor
The pressure is on for the Banana Magnates Basketball 3x3 team a few days before the opening of the 2019 DAVRAA Meet in Davao City. While the roster of unanticipated goldmedal-bringer for the entire delegation included both divisions in last year’s teams, Banana Magnates carefully selected allneophyte men lined-up from various Panabo City schools whose focus is on muscle and core strength and different drills. “Our players are undersized, so we are focusing on shooting techniques,” said Coach Cedric Dosol. “We should not forget too that good perimeter shooting can tear down the opponents’ defense,” he added. According to Rullen Galigao, originally a 5x5 player from San Vicente National High School but was scouted for the team of Coach Dosol, “Pressured kaayo mi kay ang nag-una sa amo kay naka-gold, pero ako ug akong mga kauban naningkamot nga maretain namo ang gold.”
Alongside the male cagers, the training seemed to be unyielding for the women’s division players who were Palarong Pambansa qualifiers last year. “We are really pressured because we know our opponents are prepared for the battle well this time,” said Palarong Pambansa coach, Aries Bastian, who focused his athletes on developing endurance and stamina. “Basta we just enjoyed the game,” shared Dyna Mae Lampara when asked how they got the gold last year for the introduction of 3x3 as a regular sport. Unlike other games, the basketball 3x3 training is far from over as they still have few days before the event commences. Though time is ticking fast, these two teams redeemed every single of whatever is left for their drills and practice; resting to eat and sleep for a while, but always getting back in time to realize what they were training for; defend for the gold medals. #kenharveyfamor
Combative Sports to bring laurels
Wushu Sanda of Panabo City Banana Magnates succored its intensity to hit its target. The team planned to stir the opponents and crawl outside the mat in all bouts for the coming 2019 DAVRAA meet on January 27- February 2, 2019. The famous Chinese Kung Fu Wushu is a hard and complete martial arts established in 1958 by all China Wushu Association as an umbrella organization to regulate martial arts training. Arcel Wines Gacasan, in an interview, emphasized that good practice, self-discipline, and dedication are the key factors in sustaining their most coveted slot in the meet. Eric John A. Salas, who was once a gold medalist, now their trainer demonstrated positive stance and extended his expertise as he helped in the training. Mario G. Bautista and Jeirson Jake P. Marquez,Palarong Pambansa qualifiers and DAVRAA gold medalists, shared the same mantra of self-discipline and dedication to the event. Fahad Mohammad, the grimly-looking Wushu player and silver medalist in the Palarong Pambansa 2018 smilingly shared his journey in the field of combative sports. “We wanted to claim more golds this year,” he exclaimed. Other neophyte members of the team, Andrew C. Oblianda and Jake M. Tabanao manifested the same endurance. The Wushu girls with Coach Senate Stefane A.
NO PAIN, NO GAIN: “The more you sweat in training, the lesser you bleed in battle.” Mario Bautista 2018 Palarong Pambansa qualifier exhibits flexibility during a sparring with trainer Basa. Captioned by Jeanne Bajao & Photocredits Ken Harvvey Famor
Toning, once a taekwondo player in her younger years explained that they followed the same game plan and training matrix of the wushu boys. Erica Celocia, and Allysandra Nichole Lungay from FALI, Janele Shane Pontillas of PNHS and Patricia Marie Vicente of NDC comprised the team. “Kayanon namo maka gold sa DAVRAA,” echoed the girls. Sparring sessions were set for today and Wednesday. The collaborative efforts of both teams in throwing punches and kicks were evident in the Inhouse training for 20 days were all paid off. #JeanneBajao
Buntag to recapture badminton gold
ON GUARD: Maicel Buntag, Bronze medalist in the 2018 DAVRAA Meet prepares her racket for the slow drop shot.
Living up to her name, early morning grind was never a problem for badminton player Maicel A. Buntag as she wakes up early and relishes another opportunity to rise among the ranks of Badminton greats. At the age of five, Maicel took a liking to badminton and never departed from playing till it brought her straight to Palarong
THE EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief: Associate Editor: News Editor: Feature Editor: Sports Editor: Circulation Manager: Lay-out Artist: Contributor:
Neil Michael A. De Asis Leny S. Pasaje Jeanne S. Bajao Ken Harvey C. Famor James M. Sumile Jonard P. Leona Jeiter D. Arguelles Tyron Dujali
Ailene B. Añonuevo Chief, SGOD/Consulant
Janwario E. Yamota Chief, CID/Consulant
Rebecca C. Sagot ASDS/Consultant
Dee D. Silva, DPA, CESO V SDS/Consultant
Pambansa for two consecutive years in her elementary days. Maicel, who happened to be the niece of the owner of JB Smashville in Panabo, made her daily trainings easier. Badminton is not just a game for the young badminton player for it already became part of her life. She always ensures that a day never skips without her indulging into intensive practice even if she is at the middle of an ailment, as recalled by her former coach, Shella Rose Amodia. “The more Maicel is challenged, the greater the drive she exuded ,” said coach Girlie Sale.
“As per observation, Maicel is a decisive lass aside from being a goaloriented athlete,” she added. The bronze medal she acquired from 2018 DAVRAA Meet pushed her to aspire for greater heights and reclaim the gold medals she enjoyed three years back. A few days before the anticipated opening of the 2019 DAVRAA Meet, Maicel Buntag, along with other badminton players continued the regular early morning grind; marveling at the golden sun rising over the horizon; hoping to recapture the gold which was once hers. #KenHarveyFamor
