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SPORTSCOMPETITION:THE BOTTOMLINE
Maasin City is poised to host the 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRA) Meet, and despite grappling with a challenging budget, the collaborationwithlocalgovernment units exemplifies a profound commitment to the future of our youth.
Sports can be an expensive endeavor, yet why do we keep on pursuing such activity? Why do we spend thousands of pesos just to make it possible? On top of these, why do we shorten and even falter our learners from attending academic routines and focus on rigoroustrainings?
The answer transcends mere competition; it lies in the life skills and transformative experiences that sports can offer The Department of Education embraces its pivotal role in nurturing a culture of health and vitality among our students Article 14, Section 19 of our Constitution champions the
promotion of physical education and sports, recognizing their importance not just for athletic achievement but for fostering selfdiscipline, teamwork, and personal excellence While academic success is a cornerstone of the curriculum, integrating sports into the educational framework cultivates well-rounded individuals who are not just prepared for exams but for lifeitself.
Engaging in sports goes beyond the pursuit of victory; it is a proactive approach to instilling resilience, leadership, and discipline These invaluable traits extend far beyond the playing field, shaping our young athletes into tenacious individuals capable of overcoming hurdles while enhancing their academic pursuits. Further, sports serve as a bridge that fosters social connectivityandinclusivity.
As EVRAA Meet unfolds, it unites these young athletes from Region 8 with Maasin City is poised to host the 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRA) Meet, anddespitegrapplingwithaMaasin
City is poised to host the 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRA) Meet, and despitegrapplingwithachallenging budget, the collaboration with local government units exemplifies a profound commitment to the future ofouryouth.
Sports can be an expensive endeavor, yet why do we keep on pursuing such activity? Why do we spend thousands of pesos just to make it possible? On top of these, why do we shorten and even falter our learners from attending academic routines and focus on rigoroustrainings?
Diverse cultural backgrounds, forges friendships and mutual respect as they bond over their shared passion forsport.
As we witness the 13 divisions of Eastern Visayas showcase their athletes and coaches, we observe a powerful testament to perseverance and communal pride The sacrifices made, even in the face of limited resources,amplifythedetermination and spirit of these young competitors Each event is not merely a contest but a vibrant celebration of hard work and dedication.
This EVRAA Meet ignites delegations spiritandpride.Whentheseathletes rally behind their respective delegations, it fosters engagement; brings them to the roots of being part of this prestigious competition. That competing is not only about skills, stamina and strategies That winningisnotonlyforthebetterone, but competing and winning is embodying the real bottomline of having this friendly clash The clash where they can lay down the character to become winners by displaying positive attitude and disposition embodying the teachingsofthedepartment.#
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Ma mmitment, Mayor Nacional V. Mercado promised to ha tinthefutureduringhisspeechinthegrandEVRAA OpeningatSunkenGarden,ProvincialCapitol,ProvinceofSouthernFebruary27,2025.
It is noted that Maasin City is the host for this year’s EVRAA Meet along with Dolores, Eastern Samar and Tacloban City. The Local Government Unit of the City of Maasin is beyond grateful for making it possible Safety and utmost security are the ardent concerns for all athletes, coaches,technicalofficiatingofficials,guests,visitorsandthepeopleinensuringferventcare.
The City of Maasin is aiming for a bigger dream by foreseeing to provide various sports amenities to cater a larger room to hone the skills of our young athletes. “Every game is an opportunitytogrow,tolearn so,competewithhonorandpride”,headded
Along this endeavor, Congresswoman Hon Luz Verano-Mercado shared her unwavering support in this year’s hosting. She stressed out that the City of Faith is immensely glad to welcomeeveryone.Shepointedoutthateachone’ssecurityisherutmosthaven.Sheenjoined all the athletes to strive for excellence. “EVRAA is not about winning, but sharing values and puttingmemorieswithpeopleweretrulyamazing”.
Meanwhile,theDepEdRegionalDirectorDr.EvelynR.Fetalvero,CESOIII,conveyedherthoughtto carry the dreams with pride the delegation the athletes represent She encouraged all to do their best and have that fighting spirit to represent the region in the conduct of Palarong Pambansa2025 inLaoagCity.“Showcasingastrongfoundationofsupportsystemacrossfrom allthedivisionswillmakeRegion08great”
Fetalveroalsourgedtheathletestobelieveinthemselves tobelievetodobettersothatinthe nationallevel,the“EasternVisayasTroopers”astheofficialnameoftheregionwillhaveagood rank.#
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DLegSetsInMotion
SunkenGarden,MaasinCity Over3000athletes,coaches,assistant coaches, officiating officials, and division and regional leaders, have converged at the Sunken Garden Capitol Grounds, Maasin City during the highly anticipated second leg of the Eastern Visayas RegionalAthleticAssociation(EVRAA)2025
Theparadewasaspectacleofvibrantcolors,eacharepresentation of their division’s pride and identity. Among the participating teams were: the Ferocious Dragons of Baybay City, the Wildcats of Biliran, the Golden Sunrise Warriors of Borongan City, the Calbayog Supersonics,theKatbalauganWarriorsofCatbaloganCity,KidlatEsti of Eastern Samar, the Roaring Lion of Leyte, the Maasin City Tigers, theNorteEaglesofNorthernSamar,SIGLAROElitesofOrmocCity,The SparkersofSamar,WhaleSharksofSouthernLeyte, andtheTaclobanRedStallions
RunningfromFebruary28untilMarch3,theevent is themed“BagongLakas,BagongTagumpay!” and willbe competedin7 different arenas acrossthecityofMaasin.
Hostingthislarge-scale athletic meetin clusters has itsundeniableadvantages. “Itisverymucheasybecausewehave fewerathletes andfewercoachesthat wehavetoaccommodate,considering thatwewillonlybemanagingaround7 to 9 events per cluster,” Assistant Regional Director, Ronelo Al K.Firmo stated in an interview. He further reiterated that clustering the events makes expenses more manageable He also urged the student athletes to “just enjoy the game”, underscoringthespiritofsportsmanship.
Whenaskedaboutthereadinessofthehostcity,RegionalSportsCoordinatorAlejandraLagumbay,PhD said, “Very excellent! I will rate it 9 out of 10!” She also expressed her gratitude to the Local Government UnitofMaasinCityfor acceptingthischallenge
Meanwhile, SDS Genis S. Murallos of Maasin City Division also conveyed during his speech “Ït is my immense joy and pride to host this prestigious event, a testament to our commitment in fostering sportsmanship,excellence,andcamaraderie".
City Mayor Nikko Mercado highlighted the significance of collaboration, expressing his gratitude to the Province of Southern Leyte, Gov. Damian Mercado and Josilyn S. Solana, EdD, its Schools Division Superintendentforco-hostingthesaidevent.HealsoexpressedhishopesofhostingalleventsofEVRAA inthenearfuture.
Regional Director Evelyn R Fetalvero formally declared the 2025 EVRAA open, while a spectacular fireworksdisplaylitupthesky,markingthestartofthesecondlegofthisathleticevent.#
MaasinCityRoarsasEVRAA2025Unfolds
cheeringontheirathletes
City officials, along with EVRAA representativesandschoolleaders, led the opening ceremony, expressingtheirexcitementabout hosting this prestigious regional sportingevent Theparaderoute wound through Maasin’s major streets,culminatingattheCapitol SunkenGarden,whereaformal welcomeprogramwasheld
"EVRAAisnotjustaboutcompetition; itisaboutfosteringcamaraderie, discipline,andexcellenceamong ouryoungathletes,"saidoneofthe eventorganizers"Wearehonoredto host this year’s games and showcasethehospitalityandspirit ofMaasinCity"
Withtheparadesettingthestagefor theupcomingcompetitions,athletes arenowpreparingtobattleitoutin varioussports,includingbadminton, basketball,chess,football,pencak silat/wushu, volleyball, and the traditionalFilipinomartialartslike arnis
TheEVRAAMeet2025promisestobe amemorableandaction-packed event,highlightingthebesttalentsof EasternVisayaswhilestrengthening thebondsbetweenparticipating schoolsandcommunitiesAsthe games unfold, all eyes are on Maasin City, ready to witness greatnessinthemaking# (fromp1)
ourstakeholders,”Dr.Fetalveroadded.
ShealsosharedanimportantupdateregardingtheRegion8delegation,announcingthenewnamechangefrom "GoldenStingers"to"EasternVisayas(EV)Troopers"astheywillrepresenttheregionatthePalarongPambansa
Almost3,000athletes,alongwiththedelegationheads,,schoolsuperintendents,assistantschoolsuperintendents, coaches, chaperones, and technical officiating officials gathered to witness the opening ceremony Each delegationproudlyraisedtheirbanner,symbolizingidentityandpride #
EVRAAMeetreturnstoMaasin
After a 13-year hiatus, Maasin City once again hosted the 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet which kicked off in a colorful atmosphere on Thursday, February 27, at Sunken Garden, CapitolGround,MaasinCity
With this year’s theme: Bagong Lakas. Bagong Pilipinas, the opening drew nearly 3,000 participants, including studentathletes, coaches, delegation heads, technical officiating officials, along with the key officials from across 13 school divisionsintheregion
The event was made even more specialbythepresenceofDepEd RO 8 Director Dr Evelyn R Fetalvero, Assistant Regional Director Ronilo Al K. Firmo along with other regional officials, SchoolsDivisionSuperintendents,
Assistant School Division Superintendents, Division Sports Officers, Education Program Supervisors; with the local government officials, Maasin City Mayor Hon. Nacional V. Mercado. In his speech during the opening ceremony, City Mayor Mercado, who took the challenge of hosting this year’s regional sportingevent,expressedpridein Maasin’s role as host despite beingthesmallestcity.“Maasinis the smallest city among the seven cities in Eastern Visayas, we have the smallest land area smallest population, yet we are very proud that we have hosted theEVRAA2025”.
He also shared his aspirations to ensure that Maasin City in the future,becomesfullyequippedto host all categories of sports through the collective effort of thecommunity.
As the program progressed, Dr Alejandra Lagumbay, Regional Sports Officer acknowledged the 13 Eastern Visayas delegations while DepEd Region 8 Director Dr Evelyn R. Feltelvero officially opened EVRAA 2025 - marking the beginning of a week-long showcaseofathleticexcellence.
To add to the festivities, cultural performances, including the Ajonay Festival, showcased the rich heritage of Maasin City and highlighted the talents of the local community, leaving impression to the delegates and further enhancing the cultural significanceoftheevent.#
EVRAA 2025 Kicks Off with Colorful ParadeinMaasinCity
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As the parade ended, athletes and delegates gathered with excitement, ready to showcase their skills and sportsmanship in the upcoming competitions, markingtheofficialstartofEVRAA 2025.#
Maasin City Hosts EVRAA Solidarity Conference;GamesOn
MAASINCITY—The Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) successfully concluded its 2025 Solidarity Conference on Feb 27, establishing a strong foundation for the upcoming EVRAA Meet 2025. This event, held at the Provincial Capitol Gym in Barangay Asuncion, sets a high standard for the upcomingcompetition.
and media consent to ensure adherence to all guidelines. Emergency contact numbers were alsoprovided
Detailed logistical information including venue assignments, travel arrangements, and designated contact persons for each event wasmeticulouslydisseminatedtoall participants This proactive approachensuredthatallattendees were well-prepared and informed for the upcoming competition. Organizers emphasized safety and security protocols throughout the conference, reviewing relevant Department of Education (DepEd) orders concerning child protection
Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Genis S Murallós in his opening remarks emphasized fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship."It's a great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome all of you coaches, officiating officials, and distinguishedgueststothissolidarity meeting for the EVRAA Meet 2025" Mayor Nacional “Nikko” Mercado’s also reinforced this sentiment, expressing gratitude for the participants’ presence and highlighting the event’s significance."Thank you very much for visiting the city of Maasin" "Enjoy thehospitalityofitspeople”.
The conference included a dedicated session focusing on
efficient dissemination of results. A streamlinedapproach,includinguse of the official EVRAA Facebook page, ensured easy access and transparency. Specific instructions on result submission were clearly communicated to all participating teams and officials to minimize confusion and ensure a smooth post-competitionprocess.
A collaborative spirit prevailed, with representativesfromvariousschools and organizations working together to ensure the games’ success This cooperation fostered a positive and productiveatmosphere.
The EVRAA 2025 Solidarity Conference proved a resounding success,settingthestageforawellorganized sporting event The organizers’ meticulous planning and clear communication instilled confidence in the success of the EVRAAMeet2025 #
EVRAAMeet2025:ANightto Treasure
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MaasinCitytransformedintoavibranttapestryofcamaraderie andcultureasitcelebratedtheWelcomeNightfortheEastern VisayasRegionalAthleticAssociation(EVRAA)Meet2025. Theairbuzzedwithexcitement, anticipation, and thespirit offriendlycompetitionastheregion'sfinestathletes gathered for an evening that would ignite theupcoming games. Held at the Provincial CapitolGymnasium, theatmosphere was electric, filled with bright colors and resonant chants from the thirteen competing delegations. With eight sporting events on the horizon includingarnis, basketball, chess, and wushu this gathering served hospitality... camaraderie...
entertainment
astheperfectpreludetothethrillingconteststhatlayahead.Butonthisnight,alltalkofcompetitionwaspaused infavorofcelebration,togetherness,andprideasnativesofRegion8
Aformalacknowledgmentofofficialsandofficiatingstaffsetthestageforanightdedicatedtounity.Asthe delegationstookturnsshowcasingtheirdistinctivechants,thevenueeruptedwithenergy,reflectingthepassion andprideofeachparticipantThewarmwelcomefromdivisionheadsSirGenisSMurallosandMaasinCityMayor NacionalVMercadoechoedthesentimentofsolidaritythatpermeatedthenight
Addressing the crowd, Mayor Nikko Mercado radiated enthusiasm and support, underscoring Maasin City's commitmenttothewell-beingofallathletes“WearehonoredtohostyoufortheSecondLegofEVRAAMeet2025 fromFebruary27toMarch3,”heproclaimed Hiswordsresonateddeeply,encapsulatingMaasin'sspirit acity knownforitslaidbackcharmyetcapableofrisingtotheoccasion,readytowelcometheathleteswithopenarms. Theheartoftheeveninglayinitsspectacularperformances,showca-singthelocaltalentbrimminginMaasin. Fromsoulfulsingerstodynamicdancers,thestagecamealivewithactsthatcapturedtheessenceofthecity's vibrantartsscene.Someperformers,alreadyesteemedonnationalandinternationalplatforms,madetheirmark
onthelocalstage,remindingtheaudienceoftheartistryandresiliencethat defines this proud city In a heartfelt moment, Assistant Regional Director Ronelo Al Firmo praised the host division for its exceptional hospitality He encouraged everyone to embrace the joy of the evening, cherishing the friendshipsandmemoriesthatwouldlastbeyondthecompetition
As the evening progressed, a ceremonial toast led by Mayor Mercado celebrated not only the athletes but also the spirit of sportsmanship and unitythatbindstheregiontogether Hisunexpecteddancepresentationleft the audience in awe, adding a touch of excitement that perfectly encapsulatedtheevening’scelebratorymood
The event culminated in a fellowship that saw officials and delegates dancing together, solidifying friendships that extend beyond the competition
In the end, the Welcome Night of EVRAA Meet 2025 was more than just an introduction to the games it was a heartfelt celebration of community, culture,andshareddreams Asthenightdrewtoaclose,itwasevidentthat Maasin City had not only welcomed athletes but had woven bonds of friendship that would shine brightly in the days to come. A true blend of culture and homegrown excellence, it stands as a testament to the unity and resilience of Region 8, igniting an unforgettable start to the sporting battlesthatlayahead.#
heartofSouthernLeyte Eachathlete donned uniforms brimming with spirit,theirenthusiasmcontagious
Thirteen teams paraded, including the fierce Maasin City Tigers, the unwavering Tacloban City Red Stallions, the dynamic Biliran Wildcats, and the spirited Calbayog CitySupersonics,amongothers.
Witheverycheerfromtheonlookers, the athletes propelled forward, embodying the zest and unity that the event represented. The atmosphere was electric as the event officially kicked off. With the torch ablaze, a symbol of hope and perseverance, DepEd Regional
p g the Asuncion Rondalla provided a melodicbackdrop,fillingtheairwith the sweet sounds of local music whileperformersdazzledthecrowd with traditional dances The atmospheresurgedwithenergy,as both participants and spectators were immersed in Maasin's rich heritageandvibrantculture
A whirlwind of activity unfolded on the fields and courts Athletes sprinted, swam, and soared, each strivingforvictorywhileembodying true sportsmanship. Spectators erupted with cheers, creating an electrifying ambiance that only fueled the competitors’ determination. Athleteswordsof
memories Maasin City had woven a rich tapestry of athleticism, culture, andcommunity
As games unfold, the athletes carried with them the warmth of support from their home city, all aiming to earn spots on the Eastern Visayas Troopers for the Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte. In every cheer, every race, and every smile exchanged, EVRAA 2025 Leg 2 stood as a brilliant testament to the resilienceandpassionoftheEastern Visayas. It reminded everyone that while competitions may end, the bonds forged and the memories createdlastalifetime.#
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