Vol. 1, No.
2 | Candahug, Palo, Leyte, Region VIII | February 5, 2018
THE DELEGATIONS of the 2018 EVRAA during the
EVRAA ‘18 kicks off
opening ceremonies held at NwSSU oval on Feb. 4.
By: Ronald O. Reyes
CALBAYOG CITY--Heavy
downpour did not deter around
8,000 athletes, coaches, and officials
from the region in joining the grand
opening parade in this year's Eastern
Visayas Regional Athletic Associa-
tion (EVRAA) Meet held in this city.
The participating delegates
came from the 13 divisions: Baybay
City, Biliran Province, Borongan City,
Calbayog City, Catbalogan City, East-
ern Samar Province, Leyte Province,
Maasin City, Northern Samar Province,
Ormoc City, Samar Province, South-
ern Leyte Province and Tacloban City.
The theme for this year’s re-
gion-wide athletic tournament is
“Sports, Culture, and Environment:
Bridging the Gap, Shaping the Future.”
Atty. Revsee
A. Escobedo
in his
inspirational
message
Department of Education
(DepEd) Assistant Secretary for Pro-
curement, Project Management and
Field Operations Atty. Revsee Esc-
obedo served as the guest of hon-
or during the opening ceremonies.
DepEd Regional Direc-
tor Ramir Uytico urged all the
competing delegations to ensure
a “clean, honest and very order-
ly conduct of EVRAA 2018 Meet.”
‘Sports will play a key role...’ - Atty. Escobedo
By: Antonio B. Dacatimbang, Jr.
“Undeniably, sports will
play a key role in honing the Filipi-
no youth” thus said Atty. Revsee A.
Escobedo, Asst. Secretary on Pro-
curement Service and Project Man-
agement Service of the Department
of Education, the guest speaker
during the opening ceremonies held
at Northwest Samar State Univer-
sity (NwSSU) oval on February 4.
He said that sports is an es-
sential complement in the mental,
physical and psychological devel-
opment of every Filipino learner.
Atty. Escobedo also noted that one
of the primary objectives of this ath-
letic event is to promote physical
education and sports as an integral
The city government of Cal-
bayog thru Mayor Ronaldo Aqui-
no has allocated P35 million for
the hosting of this athletic tourna-
ment to help boost its economy.
Meanwhile, Leyte Division
officials led by schools division super-
intendent Ronelo Al K. Firmo vowed
to defend its EVRAA 2017 over-all
championship title during the start
of the sports meet from Feb. 4-9.
part of the basic education curri-
culum for holistic development of
our young Filipino lifelong learners.
“Through sports, it inculcates
the spirit of discipline, teamwork, ex-
cellence, fair play, solidarity, sports-
manship and other values inherent in
every game. It is essential to nurture
their physical and mental well-being
of a person in achieving their dream
job for purposes in life, through sports
we give experience for our schoolchil-
dren, and through this experience
we build characters and virtues, and
armed with this characters and virtues
we create champions who are strong
enough to face this competitive world
to be a successful individual,” he added.
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11 schools house EVRAA ‘18 delegates

News

By: Maria Maida B. Flores

A total of 11 public and private
schools served as billeting areas for the
delegates coming from the 13 divisions
of the region in the Eastern Visayas Re-
gional Athletic Association (EVRAA)
Meet 2018 at Calbayog City on Feb. 4-9.
Christ the King College is
hosting Catbalogan City and Boron-
gan and Northwestern Samar State
University also has two delegations
with Baybay City and Ormoc City.
Leyte delegation is billeted
at San Policarpo Central School and
Maasin City is at San Policarpo NHS.
Calbayog City NHS is host-
ing the host division, Calbayog City.
Other schools that are serv-
ing as billeting areas are La Mi-
lagrosa Academy with Northern
Samar delegation; Calbayog Pilot
Central School with Eastern Sa-
mar; Calbayog AST Central School
with Samar; Calbayog SPED with
Southern Leyte; Trinidad Central
School with Biliran; and Trinidad
NHS with Tacloban City delegation.
CCSCboostsEVRAA
‘18playingvenues
By: Felix O. Asis
The Calbayog City Sports
Center will serve as the main venue
for the 23 sports events in the East-
ern Visayas Regional Athletic Associ-
ation (EVRAA) Meet ’18 on Feb. 4-9.
The sports facility which
is made up of International Bas-
ketball Federation (FIBA) certified
Neo-Shok Maple Wood Floor will

Calbayog welcomes delegates

be the battle ground for the Bas-
ketball Secondary, Dance Sport,
Tennis Secondary and Chess.
By: Evangeline C. Mercado
Meanwhile, Northwest-
ern Samar State University will
be the venue for Athletics, Bad-
minton, and Football Secondary.
Christ the King College
will be the venue for Billiards Sec-
PERFORMANCE LEVEL. Calbayog City Division performers ondary and Volleyball Elementary.
in their folkdance presentations. Photo: Calbayog Journal Other playing venues include
To welcome the 12 delegates showcase of the rich cultures of the CDRRMO Compound for Archery
from all over Eastern Visayas, Cal- region through folkdances, songs Secondary; Cagsalaosao Covered
bayog City presents “Kangay” – Red’s and siday performed by LAKUB - Court for Arnis; Trinidad Reclama-
Night at Northwest Samar State Lokal nga Arte, Kultura Ug Bahandi. tion Area for Baseball and Softball;
University, RSU Hall, February 3. Hon. Ronaldo P. Aquino, New Bus Terminal for Boxing and
“Kangay” is a Calbayo- the City Mayor, urged the key of- Sepak Takraw Boys; Aguit-itan Recla-
gnon term which means “pa- ficials from the different divisions mation Area for Football Elementary;
Carmen Covered Court for Futsal; San
kig-angay” and solidarity. in the region to continue strength-
Policarpo Covered Court for Gym-
Kangay-Red’s Night was an en our solidarity, not only sports
nastics; Gadgaran Covered Court for
evening of joy, acquaintances and a but also for regional advocacies.” Pencak Silat; Marju Krisel Resort for
Sports ... from page 1 Swimming; La Milagrosa Academy for
The speaker emphasized that skills to overcome life’s challenges. Table Tennis; Bagacay Covered Court
it is not the medal that counts rather He posed a challenge to the for Taekwondo; Trinidad Covered
it is the thought that in every sports players to surpass previous perfor- Court for Tennis Elementary; St.
arena you will flourish an athlete with mance through the solid prepara- Vincent De Paul Seminary for Volley-
the essential values of sportsman- tions for this year’s Palarong Pam- ball Secondary; and Rawis Covered
ship and developing the necessary bansa to be held at Ilocos in April. Court for Wrestling and Wushu.
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Enchanting parade
By: Cristopher Gade Vibrant. Enthuse. Enjoy.
These are the moments in the opening parade of the 2018 Eastern
Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA)
Driven by vision fuelled with desire as the delegates from the dif-
ferent schools division of the Department of Education marched
around the downtown of the Calbayog City that brings shine despite
the heavy rain. It is indeed an evidence that we are gathered in this
event to become one.
Each schools’ division has its own unique yell and dance to boost its
division as they marched around the city. Streams with the vivid
uniforms and props there is always one who will shine and fulfil the
taste of the audiences. BayBay City Division “Ato ni Bay” boosted
their warm spirit in the sports and with a unique choreography as
it is highlighted with the use of the colour green umbrella. Biliran,
Boronggan, Catbalogan and Eastern Samar City Division powered
with their own stunning uniforms, balloons and banners. Leyte Divi-
sion “Leyte Conquerors” marched in full enthusiasm and highlighted
with the unique choreography as the delegates showcase
their warm spirit and good character in the said event.
However, Maasin City Division “Maasin City Tigers”
marched with its entertaining tiger mascott that caught
the attention of the audience while the Northern Samar
Division “Norte Eagles” has all the delegates have the
wings to adhere their claim manifested in their banner
as well. Moreover, the division of Ormoc City “Siglaro Elites”,
Samar “ Sparkers”, Southern Leyte “Whale Sharks”,
Tacloban City “Red Stallions”and Calbayog City “Calbayog
Supersonics” highlighted with grand uniforms and
props in accordance with their banner.
March on. Do not tarry. Marching on is moving forward
to the goal that is built with a good character
and the spirit of sportsmanship.
 -It’s always interesting to hear
of athletes strut on stage like
professional models.
Vol. 1, No.2 | Candahug, Palo, Leyte, Region VIII | Feb. 5, 2018

By: Rex C. Briones

Leyte Unleashed Both play middle attackers, the two consistent
honor students have been hurdling the challenges
brought by volleyball practices and pageant
preparations to make them competitive
and at the top of their games.

Ms. Leyte
Carmelarose M. Toriano of Dulag National High
School, a Grade 12 HUMMS student, was an athlete
first before joining school beauty contests and walking
the runway. She was crowned Ms. Dulag NHS
Intramurals 2017. Her slender physique has been
her asset which can be attributed to volleyb
all trainings. As a youngster, Carmela loved watching
volleyball games of her idol Allysa Valdez
and was fascinated by the strength and beautiful forms
of the spiker. She especially likes how
volleyball has helped her develop confidence and endurance.

Mr. Leyte
Elifred Gandeza of Tanuan School of Craftsmanship
and Home Industries’ experience and exposure in local
beauty contests is his advantage in his quest to get
the Mr Dep Ed Eastern Visayas crown.
His biggest accomplishment is when he was hailed
as Mr. Tanuan 2016 2nd runner up and reaped various
awards such as Best in Beach Wear, Best in production
Wear, and Mr. Formal Wear. But despite this,
he keeps modest expectations and acknowledges
a tough competition ahead.
A day before the coronation night, the two are hopeful
to emerge victorious and they are determined to bring
the same level of confidencethey bring on the court to the runway.
EDITORIAL STAFF

Antonio B. Dacatimbang, Jr.

Mrs. Grace G. Villanueva

Dr. Ronelo Al K. Firmo,

Evangeline C. Mercado

ASSOCIATE EDITOR:

Maria Maida B. Flores,

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

Dr. Arlita Labaclado

Cristopher C. Gade
SPORTS EDITOR:

STAFF WRITERS

CONSULTANTS

Schools Division
Superintendent
Gemma Otivar
Joel B. Cramen

Leyte Division
Ronald Reyes
Felix O. Asis

Rex Briones

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