r. Joann A. Corpuz, CESO V, the Schools Division Superintendent, conveyed her satisfaction with Laoag City's performance on the third day of the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet, closing the day getting the second rank among the 15 divisions, April 25.
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Laoag City runners reign supreme in Athletics; bags 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze in 800m dash
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Laoag City Division with one gold medal by acing the Juvenile Single Dance Latin - Paso Doble in Dancesports at Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) held at Bacarra USA National Cultural Center, April 24.
Energized couple 35 also unleashed their rhytmic combination and artistic expression to accumulate silver medals in the remaining events: Samba, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, and Jive.
"After three months of intensive training, we achieved one gold medal and four silver medals. I believe we have the potential to achieve even more next year. We'll come back stronger than ever!" Lingad expressed.
Followed with Xian Lee Agcaoili and Miyumi Saphira Lee performed brilliance to gain a spotlight in the Juvenile Standard pocketing one bronze medal from the standard single dance Viennese Waltz.
LMeanwhile, in the Junior Standard category, Kenn Ainsley Patricio and Nicole Rose Corpuz wowed the crowd with their elegant footwork, seizing a firm grip on five bronze medals across Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep.
Explosively entertaining the stage with their magnificent styles, finalists Vincent Jhon Baris and Mc Rian Luis charmed the spectators to bring home the title of R1AA King and Queen 1st Place.
With their extraordinary achievements and unwavering determination, couple 35 and together with their fellow dancers have not only brought glory to Laoag City but also inspired admiration and respect from audience far and wide.
ubnac, Vintar- Amidst the sizzling weather and scene in the playing venue, the concentrated shots of Chloe Ysabelle “Flaming” P. Garduque in the number 11 target butt consistently surpassed her opponents and reigns to the top as she strikes remarkable 316 points in 30 Meters Distance and targeted a thrilling 257 points in the 50 Meters Distance of Archery Secondary Girls that made her finally secured the first gold medal and a bronze medal for Laoag City Archery Team in the Archery Secondary Girls of the prestigious Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet 2024 that plunge down at Vintar Sports Complex, April 24.
Laoag City’s Ma. Cristine Joy Taliente, Abigal Laciste, Nathalie Faye Miguel, and John Dave Lee Rebolledo sprint their way towards the finish line with their cheetah-like speed during the recently concluded 800m dash finals in Region 1 Athletic Association Meet (R1AA) in the brimming Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Memorial Stadium, April 23.
Driven by their burning determination and passion, the secondary girls bet Taliente and Laciste started the race with their top-notch speed to mark the heated race.
The scorching heat was never a problem for these two after they took the driver’s seat to maneuver their way towards the first and second spots, leaving their hopeless foes behind.
Mark Jay Segismundo, Daniel F. Bautista, Mark Jansen R. Ganot
This year’s Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet is not just a convergence of sports warrior but also eco warriors.
The Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, host of the 2024 R1AA through the leadership of the Regional Office 1, highlights the environment through an activity, “Towards a Sustainable Future: Coastal Clean-Up Activity & Public Awareness Campaign” with LINIS (Luntiang Ilocos Norte Ipamana sa Sanlibutan) Project in cooperation with Energy Development Corporation which was held in Burgos and Bangui, Ilocos Norte.
The said activity was so timely as a response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 17 Goals to Transform our World
Three out from the 17 have at least being addressed in this activity: 6, Clean Water and Sanitation; and 13, Climate action; 14, Life Below Water.
The ocean, with its vastness and beauty like the province of Ilocos Norte, holds a significant place in everyone’s lives. This is not just a source of livelihood but a way of living.
The Coastal Cleanup Drive emerges as a beacon of hope in the fight against marine pollution. This initiative brings people together fostering a shared responsibility to nature. It is just so delightful to see the pillars of the Department of Education, regional and division officials, stakeholders and environmental organizations, as vanguards of commitment and service taking the lead.
This is a manifestation that everyone, regardless of position and status have the same accountability. It's more than just picking up trash but promoting sustainable practices. It's a statement of commitment to the planet and future generations.
Moreover, it's an opportunity to infect people to take an action and raise awareness about the detrimental effects of harming the marine ecosystems. May this micro step of the Department of Education through this INvironmental R1AA creates a ripple macro effect, inspiring individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits in their daily lives and advocate for policies that prioritize environmental conservation.
The life of nature is interconnected to the life of its inhabitants. Thus, as the R1AA progresses to its summit, may this movement progress not just as one province, one region, one country but one world.
Region 1, it's time to turn the tide and reclaim the beauty of the world everyone deserves.
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ecent Survey has declared that the Philippines is on top of the leaderboards for internet usage and e-games consumption. We are also on top of the ranks as ardent consumers of vlogging content and video games. This is evident in how teenagers are so updated in recent TikTok dance trends, lingos, and their constant posting of ranks in games like Call of Duty (DOT) and Mobile Legends (ML). Yet, in the world of e-sports, amidst the cheers of maintained win streaks, there’s a silent battle that keeps getting ignored and that is environmental advocacy.
While e-sports and social media distract our teens from awful vices and offer a platform for creativity and connectivity, the urgency of environmental advocacy can sometimes be overshadowed and forgotten
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by the brightness and excitement of digital competition. Climate Change, pollution, and Global Warming are demanding collective action and initiatives. Yet, many teenagers are turning a blind eye on these issues.
It is awfully ironic how we can be champions and mythic in our own e-games yet are silent and tongue-tied in the advocacy for initiatives and movement for the environment.
We should start a movement where we harness the same passion and determination that drive our winning streaks and achievements in our own egames to the fight for proper treatment of our environment.
It’s about time that we, not only the teens, become rowdy and loud not only in the quest for championship in online games but also for the environment.
There has always been a misconception about the word “winning.” A lot believe that winning means receiving trophies, certificates and reaching achievements. But in real life, that’s not the case. For in this world, winning is never about the gold medal, but the golden lesson of life; experience.
A common mistake that humans make for the sake of “winning” is sacrificing too much. One must know when to stop, when to continue, and when to rest. Humans crave success, and sometimes, it becomes too much, it causes harm. A harm to themselves, a burn caused by their own flame.
One must know that success isn’t always about the golden medal or the trophy. Many people, especially during competitions, believe that not being able to equip the golden medal means they’re failures. One’s success isn’t defined by a gold medal, rather, it is truly defined by the change and improvement that
one has been able to reinforce along the journey.
For those who got the golden medal, it is a symbol of their legacy and their hard work. As for those who are still training, that golden medal serves as inspiration, and motivation to train even harder. One must not dwell on not having to achieve the peak, for having tried is already a great achievement.
Every single person wishes to win, everyone tries very hard to be the best. Gold is a reward for dedication. An award is given to those who are determined and passionate about their goal. However, the gold medals, golden trophies, or the golden crown are not the ones that define one’s hard work, it’s the lesson one learned along the way.
In every competition, winning is the goal. In this cruel life, one must aim to not just survive but also learn. To accept, to be grateful, and to concentrate. In order to reach success, focus on your goal, train hard to be the best. Always remember, you must deserve something to get it. So continue fighting, aim, and reach it.
Strength and determination are qualities that motivate a person to continue, these are the driving forces that give every athlete the extra push to move forward and to try harder. Hindrances and obstacles are continuously being overcome as the barriers of expectations are being shattered to pieces. Persistence and perseverance shine within the souls of hard-working student-athletes as they train in hopes of bringing home the most aspired gold medal against the 14 competing provinces and cities within the Region 1.
The players' blood, sweat, and tears are being shed as the R1AA is approaching near. Every day, the chosen representatives of their division train rigolously, tirelessly, barely having time for themselves. At night, instead of resting and preparing their bodies to once again face the battlefield of training for tomorrow, their minds can't help but get stressed with the heavy pressure and high expectations that they are carrying on their back.
“Can we do it? Will we make it?” These questions linger in their minds. The R1AA indeed is like a looming storm, the excitement tingles their bodies but the stress of competing overpowers the tingle in them. The goals of these athletes seem so near, yet so far. Regionals Athletic Meet is a step to their dream, an opportunity to reach further. However, the world of sports is not merely a competition nor the search for the best, but a way to grow. While they stand in the lands of the hosting province, they are not ‘just’ representing their division, they are there to claim a golden opportunity, to gain experience, and knowledge, and to hone their skills.
Every single person wishes to win, everyone tries hard to be the best. Although they face their opponents with utmost pride and confidence, there is a glint of doubt inside their fearless stance.
It may not be obvious because you cannot see their legs shaking or their hands trembling, but it is felt with the fast paces of heartbeats and the atmosphere full of tension.
When the games are over and the champions are crowned on stage as the crowd roars with applause, the first things that come to the athlete’s minds are the struggles and the challenges that they faced. The tears they shed, the exhaustion they felt. Every one of them has reached far. It’s fun to venture and fight for your passion, into sports. It’s not always about going on stage. It's not the medals, trophies, or certificates that define winning — it's the resilience and determination they have and the efforts they’ve given to pursue their dreams.
The scorching heat of the sun warms the determination of two young Laoag tankers in reaching the edge of the pool triumphantly.
At the edge of the pool royalties, are the slashing victories of Dominic Josef A. Nacnac, 11, of the Mariano Marcos State University-Laboratory Elementary School and Aya Emme B. Piawan, 10, of the Padre Annibale integrated School. The victorious swimmers both belong to Urban Swim Club, a prestigious swim club in the heart of the city. Fins sharpen fins, Piawan considers her sister, Aliyah Piawan and her former teammate Jasmine Obra as inspiration in swimming, while Nacnac idolizes Michael Phelps, an olympian. The unwavering waves of support from Mr. Jairulla Jaitulla, a national trainor and their favorite Urban Swim Club trainor, coach Florian Obra are extraordinary.
Immersed in an excellent in-house-training for three productive months, these young and promising divers determination and dedication shower them with strength, speed and stamina to reach greater heights. The mantra of not giving up and swimming the extra mile provided them a tumble turn of triumph and victory.
Competitively, their rigorous training under the stewardship of the Urban Swim Club anchored on the support of the Schools Division of Laoag City and the Laoag City Government decorated both the swimmers, gold medals in backstroke and butterfly in their favorite chosen distance.
Indeed, as both tankers dive headfirst into the pool of competition, they embody the spirit of perseverance and resilience and prove that with passion, determination and dedication, anything is possible.
After all, with Nacnac and Piawan’s inspiration, a good number of Laoag City swimming team also gained silver and bronze medals in the most prestigious sports competition in the region.
True enough, Nacnac and Piawan’s royalties in swimming embrace the waves of winning.
Raging elementary duo smashers of Laoag City secured a bronze medal in a thrilling display of skill and determination at the badminton held in David's Gym. The team, consisting of Joaquin Ynago Lopez and Micaella Jacinto showcased their prowess on the court, clinching victory in two intense matches against Vigan City and Candon City.
In a display of tactical brilliance and unwavering teamwork, Lopez and Jacinto dominated their opponents, displaying exceptional skill and coordination. Their strategic play and precise shots secured them two consecutive wins, setting the stage for their encounter with Ilocos Sur in the semi-finals.
Jerrah Mae Mahor and Kchieffer Lainell T. Arcangel
Laoag City rode a hard-fought brawl and successfully outmaneuvered La Union's unyielding defense in a thrilling match to reap a resounding 6-2 victory in the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet Softball Elementary Game 5 held at the Bacarra National Comprehensive High School, April 24.
The Laoag City shrugged off their initial outs as they immediately redeemed themselves with a slam as Blessy Corpuz's single started their scoreboard marking.
Followed by Abigail Respicio and Tamina Fermin's free runs with the help of Janela Balico's excellent full swing hit, they gave their team 3 consecutive points in the first inning.
Never letting the La Union tally on their board, Laoag's first baser Balico and second base duty Czamille Lumabao showcased their glorious tandem to catch their enemies' hits and out their foes, 3-0.
However, the Laoag City failed to keep their momentum as they only scored a point in the second inning with Rhiza Alvarado's home base.
Trying to revamp themselves as the defensive team, Laoag City tried to guard their rival's moves but failed to attend to Jersey No. 30's sneak to run in the base.
Laoag's pitcher Fermin successfully saved her squad's plummet as she forged in swift pitches to strike the La Union batters out consecutively and hack out an all 1 score.
The Laoag City flopped in their score haul as they only chipped in one mark through Balico who hastened on her feet to squeak past the alert La Union.
Failing to bag points in their offense, leading Laoag City played for zero in their defensive round as first base Balico quickly nabbed the La Unions' ground ball hits to promptly tag out their foes, 1-0.
However, fate took an unexpected turn during their match against Ilocos Sur when Jacinto suffered an injury. Despite the setback, Jacinto displayed remarkable resilience, continuing to play with determination and grit. Despite their valiant efforts, the team narrowly missed out on a spot in the finals, settling for a welldeserved bronze medal.
Their coaches praised the team for their outstanding performance, highlighting their dedication and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
The entire SDO Laoag City is proud of the team's achievement and looks forward to their continued success in future competitions.
With Laoag City's lead despite struggling to escape La Union's well grounded defense, the latter stepped their game up and intensified the match after striking out first batter Blessy Corpuz.
Laoag's catcher Respicio managed to hit a single before faltering to La Union's hawk-like eyes and was followed by the PITCHER'S sturdy pitches to strike Balico out.
La Union's pride Jersey No. 30 gave her team another point after securing the home on their first bat before bowing down to Laoag City's upgrade of defense, 1-0.
As the final inning pierced, Laoag's Chelsea Ramos gave her team a home before Lumabao departed after an out and Khzl Lorenzo failing to secure a base after her.
Laoag City decided to end the game straightaway as Fermin pitched her strike outs consecutively to seize a final score of 6-2.
"What I feel right now is happiness because again, we won," said captain ball Fermin, "However, I feel nervous for tomorrow because I'm afraid that maybe our opponent will be strong but nevertheless, we know we can and we'll still fight."
Moreover, the Laoag City will lean into their experience to defeat their next enemy, Ilocos Norte, which will be held in the same venue on April 25.
In an intense battle on the billiards table of the heated Region 1 Athletic Association Meet, Laoag City’s cueist narrowly clinched victory over San Fernando pool master with a tight 5-4 scoreline in an 8-ball showdown snatching a bronze medal at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, INspire Building, April 24, 2024.
The match showcased precision, strategy, and nerves of steel, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last shot.
across the felt, making contact with the 8-ball.
As the score stood at 4-4, tension suspended in the air as both players eyed the final ball with determination. Laoag City’s cueist approached the table, carefully assessing the angles and options.
With a steady hand, a solid ball sank into a corner pocket, leaving a clear shot at the 8-ball.
With lined up the shot, Laoag City’s cueist adjusted its stance ever so slightly for the perfect aim. With a controlled stroke, the cue ball glided
A hushed silence fell over the room as the black sphere rolled toward its intended destination.
But fate had other plans as the 8ball teetered on the edge of the pocket, teasing both players with its uncertain fate. With bated breath, the ball wavered before finally succumbing to gravity, disappearing into the pocket with a satisfying thud.
A roar of triumph exploded from Mark Lian Clinzey D. Mateo, Laoag City’s cueist supporters clinching a 5-4 score victory while San Fernando pool master camp left speechless.
This was disclosed by her in an interview made by Raniag Ilocos.
It can be recalled that last April 24, Laoag City ended the day with third placement in the official result posted in the 2024 R1AA Meet facebook page.
Meanwhile, SDS Corpuz linked the continuing improvement of student-athletes in various sports events to the collaborative efforts of individuals and units within the SDO Laoag City. She particularly commended
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the Food Committee for their efforts in transforming the mess hall into an inviting space for 455 student-athletes and coaches.
“The food served are very nutritious and student-athletes are interested to come and eat. The service is very interesting and very wonderful. The food servirs are very friendly and accommodating,” remarked Dr. Corpuz.
"Go, Laoag," she concluded, expressing her encouragement and support for the city's athletes.
Flaunting his omnipotence, the ever-ruthless James Ritcher Lapitan of red-hot Laoag City unleashed his mesmerizing moves to defeat the gold medalist in Chess Blitz, Yohan Baquiran of Ilocos Sur during the penetrating Region 1 Athletic Association Meet (R1AA) Chess Standard Tournament held at the brimming SDOIN Conference Hall, April 24.
Child prodigy Lapitan, a grade six pupil from Eulalio F. Siazon Memorial Elementary School, is known for his aggressive playing style and deep understanding of chess principles, and dropping off mind blowing tactics. He put pressure on gold medalist Baquiran in the game. Lapitan emerged victorious with a brilliant move which led to his opponents’ checkmate.
Ralph Godwyn S. dela Cruz, Mischelle D. Mariano, and Mariah Denisse G. Soriano our chess team is formidable,” shared Marju Miguel, Supervising Official of Chess Tournament and the Education Program Supervisor of EPP, TLE, TVE, and TVL.
“I am very happy that I was able to defeat the gold medalist in the Blitz Tournament. This means that my training is starting to pay off,” said Lapitan after winning the second round of Chess Standard Tournament.
“Yesterday, we had seven wins and one loss. Today’s result is the same as yesterday. I believe that
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His teammates did not budge and proved that they can keep up with Lapitan and other divisions that participated in R1AA 2024 as they won in their respective round two games: Johnny Suguitan for elementary boys, Princess Asan and Angeline Suarez for elementary girls, Jared Cajigal and Asher Soberano for secondary boys, Nicole Bulalaque and Shantelle Root for secondary girls.
The Laoag City Chess Team hopes to continue their winning streak in the upcoming rounds of the Chess Standard Tournament.
Laoag City continues
Schools Division of Laoag City Elementary Baseball Team fired two homeruns to outsmart the Schools Division of Dagupan City in a 17-7 mercy rule domination in the 2024 Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet Baseball Elementary Game 6 held at Bacarra National Comprehensive High School Field, yesterday.
Outstanding Justin Adriel Gallandez, the player of the game, liberated a homerun in the beginning of 3rd inning and two more home saves to add in 00, 5-0, 7-6, 5-1 total score.
Despite the hard hitted 1st inning, Laoag City still managed to flourish in the 2nd inning with the stunning groundball hits of Gallandez combined with four more home saves
from Agruda, Ilustrado, Galiza and Estadian diving the home base to end the inning, 5-0. Laoag City maintains a good momentum in the 3rd round after Gallandez hits a swift slowball to submit the first homerun for the team followed by Andres, Estadian, Agruda, Ilustrado, Galiza and Salvador. Dagupan City survives the 3rd inning with an impressive teamwork and communication to pin the 6 points as the inning ended. 7-6 (12-6).
However, 4th canto made Laoag City the winning team with a 10 points advantage through a mercy rule win. At last, jersey no. 10 Juan from Laoag City slams the fastcurve ball of Dagupan City to give the second homerun for Laoag City and 3 home saves to seal the match, 17-7 final score.
LMary Jane Leaño and Richard Collado aoag City Gymnastics Team landed first place flawlessly in most of the Aero and Men and
Women Artistic Gymnastic (MAG/WAG) categories held on April 23-24 at the Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Gymnasium.
In Aero Gymnastics elementary, Jhosa Mae Galang floated effortlessly off the ground with her stunts making her snatch the Gold in the Individual Women category. The dynamic duo King Nico Fantonia and Reign Dainielle Palermo flexed their muscular strength confidently leading to their flight to victory securing the gold in the Mixed Pair category while in the secondary, Jeiden Troy Tabbada scored bronze for the division in the Individual Men category.
In the Men Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), gold medals gloriously dismounted from the R1AA shelves landing on the mat of the SDOLC team. Renz John Pasion reached for the gold as he excelled in the vault and floor exercise Cluster 1
categories. In cluster 2, Noah Jhayden Madamba bounced high clinching the gold in the vault landing him silver in the overall MAG category. While Jan James Tagalicud earned silver in the vault which eventually hailed him as the gold medalist in the overall MAG. In cluster 3 vault, Christian Dave Butay added another gold to LC’s medal tally.
In the Women Artistic Gymnastic (WAG), the dynamic balance of Queen Audrey Mangampo landed her the bronze medal in the balance beam cluster 1 category while Rhys Hacey Rivera sets the bar high landing her silver in the bars cluster 2 category. The terrific three- Phoebe Ashira Garcia, Nicole Gaspar, and Reighana Jesusa Paet brought home the bronze medal in the overall team standing of WAG cluster 3.
With confidence and high hopes, LC Gymnastics team expects more golden medals to flex at the end of the tournament.
Mark Jay Segismundo, Daniel F. Bautsta, Mark Jansen R. Ganot take down her rival who scores 8 points and triumph as a gold medalist for the 30 Meters Distance while Callo have settled for silver medal and bronze medal for Zajara Skye Petilla of La Union Division.
If we recall the records of the Archery Team of Laoag City in the past years, they struggled to achieve any medals but through Garduque’s robinhood-liked skills and exceptional values of a true champion, she manages to end the nightmare of the division.
Among the 42 aspiring girl archers from the 11 divisions of region 1 aiming for the R1AA medals, Garduque’s utmost discipline, perseverance, and sharp-shooting skills sparkles in the field of archery and makes her sweep all the hard trying opponents out from the thrown of being a champion and a medalist.
The gold medal of Garduque in the 30 Meters Distance had undergone test for her as she needed to fight Leina Jell Callo of San Carlos City Division for the tiebreak. As a result of her undoubtedly focused in clinching the gold, she conquered the target batt with her accurate 9 points to
Garduque did not expect any high place for this competition because she is just a newbie in archery but through her outstanding discipline, she managed to execute her deadly skill and seize these incredible achievements.
"The advice of my coach to become disciplined makes me driven and inspired to defeat my opponents despite the idea that I am just a beginner in the field of archery, ‘’ said Garduque who is very happy during an interview.
Meanwhile, her teammates also have done a great job as Marie Joyrhen Joshphine Kaye A. Cu delivers 264 points for the 30 meters and scores 213 ponts for
SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE— Laoag City Arnis Team (Elementary & Secondary) stun the attention of the judges and led the Non-traditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Single Weapon, Double Weapon and Espada y Daga categories on Wednesday, April 24 at the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet held at Filipinas East Elementary School (FEES).
The elementary (boys) and secondary (boys & girls) arnisadors emerged undefeated in R1AA 2024 with an accumulated 8 golds, which topped the scoreboard today and beat 13 more divisions, respectively.
Zherem G. Thomas, Joeros T. Lagat and Arbie R. Tabula, elementary boys dumbfound the judges with powerful strikes in Non-traditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Double Weapon (46.4 points) and Espada Y Daga (46.7 points) categories that registered two gold medals for SDO-Laoag City. Additionally, 1 bronze medal was claimed by elementary girls Mary Zyrose Tan, Maegan Sofhie Delos Santos and Mariah Reign Xyrine Romero in Non-traditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Espada Y Daga (46.2 points).
While the secondary girls arnisadors, Jeigchee Xyedine P. Llanes, Ma. Fatima Corpuz, Princes Graschelle Ortal dominated with undeniable expertise and intense routines the Non-traditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Double Weapon (47.0 points) and Espada Y Daga (47.4 points) categories. While Llanes & Corpuz together with Ashley Kate C. Cristobal bagged another gold medal in the Non-traditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Single Weapon category (47.3 points).
Meanwhile, 3 more gold medals were secured by secondary boys Vincent John B. Bugarin, Jared Ashbey Tagalicud, Joshua Ashley Tagalicud and Jaino Inas G. Galzote in the Nontraditional Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo Single Weapon (47.1 points), Double Weapon (46.9 points) and Espada Y Daga (47.1 points) categories. Their consistent clean, jawdropping and intense execution of strikes and exhibitions left judges with no choice but to score them on top of the scoresheets.
“It was tough for us especially yesterday, some of our performances were not much appreciated by the judges,” said Bugarin. “I’m also under pressure since last year I was not able to qualify for Palarong Pambansa hence this year, I need to because it will be my last playing year,” he added.
While feasting with these golden medals, the secondary arnisadors are now gearing up and ready for the last event which is the combative arnis competition that will commence at the FEES tomorrow.
The fiery and furious Laoag City's (LC) Sepak Takraw Secondary boys team defeated Urdaneta City (UC) and Batac City (BC) with 2-0 at the St. Mary's Seminary, April 25.
The first regu and second regu consequently dominated the playing field with 2 wins to their opponents as they jumped and trickly placed the ball in their opponents court.
Gian Carlo Asuncion consistently played during their game between Urdaneta City and Batac City who dominated the score boards with an average of 12-13 points per regu. His skills and wise position of the ball made the games even thrilling with the deadlock of 13-13 in the second regu but surpassed the 15-13 score to win the match between Urdaneta City.
Meanwhile, LC's Sepak Takraw Team continued to defend their match against Urdaneta City as they won over Batac City with a long stretch in the score board of 15-1.
These matches made the LC's team secure in the semi-finals beginning on April 26 and hopefully be the champion of 2024 R1AA.
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DEFENSIVE FORTRESS. An incomparable defensive block flaunted by LC’s raging Sepak Takraw Team held at St. Mary’s Seminary.