Necessary Rejection

Burauen, Leyte was chosen to host Eastern Visayas Athletic Association (EVRAA) 2020, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. When the role was offered once again to them, they refused this time. This may have been a loss of opportunity, but it is only the right decision to make.

The municipality made many preparations when the sporting event was expected to commence, but as the pandemic arrived, the budget allocated for the competition was used to make necessary measures for the safety of its people from the virus, according to the local government. If Burauen accepted the lost chance, the arrangements will not be as good as it was going before, because they no longer have the money to exert much effort.

On top of that, it would be hard for the local government to fulfill its role of serving the people. Budget is an important thing for them to have, and it is spent for the good of its citizens. They will end up broke if they do not prioritize their main responsibility. However, hosting EVRAA is such a golden privilege to turn from. It would relieve the disappointment of individuals when it was postponed and revive the excitement they once had. Yet, if it means that it will not reach the high expectations they had before and that it will leave them destitute, burdening the government and its people, then it is better not to take the chance. The municipality of Burauen, Leyte made a wise decision considering the circumstance. They did not host EVRAA 2023, but they could next time when another chance comes.