In a spirited show of support and encouragement, a Send-Off Activity was organized to conclude the concentration training of Borongan City Division’s athletes, held at Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School Gymnasium, April 29.
This activity served as a rallying point, bringing together the community to recognize the efforts and hard work of the athletes, coaches, technical working groups and officials for the upcoming 2024 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletics Association (EVRAA) meet in Ormoc City on May 5-10.
Breaking from recent practice, the executive and legislative branches of the Local Government Unit (LGU) united for the first send-off event.
In line with this, City Administrator Atty. Celestino Cabato, representing Mayor Dayan Agda, in his speech, highlighted that the City unveiled a strategic plan to heighten the support for athletes and coaches following the 2023 EVRAA.
“We come up with solutions to enhance and improve our participation for EVRAA 2024. Our city government officials, come up with idea that we must have a longer training for our athletes…our preparation for EVRAA 2024 in Ormoc City is better today,” Atty. Cabato highlighted.
Meanwhile, Sangguniang Panlungsod members Hon. Zen Daza, Hon. Katrina Sadac, Hon. Frich Uy, Hon. Victor Franco represented by Arnold Jasmin, Hon. Jay Anthony Ang, and Hon. Glaiza Tiu, gave their advice and well wishes, making sure that the allocation for EVRAA was supported by the legislative.
With eyes set on how City athletes will impact this year’s EVRAA, City Information Officer and Sports Coordinator, Rupert Ambil, encouraged the athletes to show the heart of Boronganons in playing as they will represent not only themselves but also Borongan.
“Kailangan dalhin niyo ang pride ng pagiging Boronganon, sa pag compete, ipakita niyo ang puso ng Boronganon—tandaan niyo, hindi natin kailangan ng napakamamahal na gamit, hindi natin kailangan ng napakadaming pera, ang kailangan natin ay itake ang opportunity na makapaglaro,” Ambil emphasized.
Meanwhile, schools division superintendent-officer-in-charge Edgar Tenasas shared his warm appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Borongan for extending full support to City athletes.
“Han aton mga City officials, an aton mga executive officials, at saka an napakeana kun ano an maibubulig nira para han aton mga athleta, kun mahuman man tak termino kuntento naak, God given me much blessings sended to the division, we are really doing our best to receive the best success of the Golden sunrise warriors—Dinhi gudla ako nakatilaw hin iba nga formula hin relationship,” said Tenasas.
Furthermore, the Send-Off Activity provided an opportunity for the sport’s body on the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.
With the passion instilled to Borongan City Division’s athletes, their confidence lies within their perseverance and dedication to bring honor to Borongan, and showcase the Boronganon skills in the regional field.
Also in attendance were Ma. Luisa Azul III, City Civil Registrar, Danielle Joy Ampong, City Social Welfare and Development Office representative, Atty. Orland Jericho Cordero, City Legal Office representative, Catalina Paano, City Agriculturist Office representative, and Office of City Cooperative and Development headed by Cynthia Arceño.
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