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PUSH AND PULL. CCJE Dragons pose a pull for a win against CEN Tigers in a game Tug of War ◘ photo by LESEL EREXIMA.
Pistang Hinampang ‘23 sets off, pits studs in festival games by RHYZA SION
Students from the different colleges in the university unleashed their competitive spirits as they clash in Pistang Hinampang 2023 spearheaded by the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Supreme Student Government (UNORSSGO) held at the University Grandstand, Nov. 15. “The purpose of this event is to ignite camaraderie between UNO-Rians and to promote physical activities,” UNORSSGO
Undersecretary for Patrick Galeno said.
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sporting prowess of the UNO-R community,” Galeno added.
Moreover, student representatives showcased their athletic prowess in a series of games composed of Dodge Ball, Sack Race, Tug of War, and Dakpanay Baboy.
Unleashing their teamwork in a battle of brawn, the College of Business and Accountancy won in the Sack Race, while the College of Engineering clinched the first place in Tug of War.
“This [hinampang] was inspired by the Filipino festival culture. We adopted and modified traditional Filipino festival games in a collective determination to showcase the
Amity Youth initiates rappelling training by SHARLYN GRACE PALOTES
GRIPPING ROPES. Amity Volunteer demonstrated how to rappel down a building during their rappelling traning, held at the La Consolacion Building, Nov. 15. ◘ photo by KARYL ANJAO.
Meanwhile, the College of Criminal Justice Education placed first during the festival games of Dodge Ball and Dakpanay Baboy.
Did you know? The game Dakpanay Baboy was delayed for an hour, letting the pig rest after an exhausting travel.
In a strategic partnership with the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade (AVFB), the Amity Youth Volunteer Recoletos (AYVR) conducted and executed training sessions on rappelling and safety techniques, to enhance emergency response skills and safety awareness at the LC Building, Nov. 15.
“This skill is indispensable for first responders and firefighters, providing a self-reliant capability in scenarios where exits are difficult, and natural structures are inaccessible,” Gorne said.
Operating under the Amity Youth Volunteer Organization and supervised by the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Amity Youth Volunteer Recoletos actively engages in volunteering for both medical work and fire safety initiatives. “This proves valuable in disaster scenarios by facilitating access to otherwise unreachable areas and play a crucial role in the domain of emergency response,” Amity Youth Volunteer President Khristian Garbanzos said. In addition, AVFB Rescue Deputy, Migue Mike Gorne, explained that rappelling is a disciplined descent method utilizing a rope for a secure and controlled progression.
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Meanwhile, the participants are mostly new to the activity, while a subgroup brings prior experience; however, rigorous safety measures are in place, ensuring a secure environment and alleviating concerns. “This activity employs stringent safety measures, including personal protective equipment such as helmets and gloves,” Gorne elaborated. After emphasizing the significance of rappelling, Gorne encouraged individuals to undergo training and provided practical tips on how to effectively execute this skill. Furthermore, students from various departments actively participated in the hands-on application of rappelling techniques under the guidance of professionals from the AVFB.
