Davao City rules Ched Palaro elims
DAVAO City athletes lived up to their billing by lording it over their rivals of the just-concluded Commission on Higher Education (Ched) Regional Meet at the University of Mindanao (UM) Matina campus.
Davao City cagers overwhelmed Davao del Sur, 105-84, for the men's basketball crown while the city cagebelles toyed with the helpless Davao del Norte, 113-36, for the women's basketball title.
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Davao City men's basketball coach Cholo Elegino of the Ateneo de Davao University (Addu) said Monday they just played aggressively that's why they gained a huge advantage early on.
"It was fun. The players just enjoyed the game. They cherished the moment that they were together. We are excited to represent the region to the national finals," he said.
The men's cage team was led by Ateneo's Miguel Solitaria, Richard Madelo, Jarius Lloyd Guingguing and Martin Allan Gadia with reinforcements Eugene Torres of Agro Sailors, NJ Pinto of Holy Cross Crusaders and Arnold Adormeo of UM.
"I will acquire the services of two players from Davao del Sur to beef up our team for the national meet," Eligino said.
UM's Crisanthemum "Ining" Sarabia, meanwhile, said: "We have a very strong women's basketball line-up this time. We stand a very good chance in the nationals if all of the players make it. Our concern with the national meet, it falls during schooldays. The players will miss classes for a week or so."
In men's athletics, Davao City harvested a total of 38 gold medals, 11 silvers and six bronzes followed by Davao del Norte with two golds, 21 silvers and six bronzes in second and Davao del Sur with two silvers and three bronzes in third.
In the distaff side, Davao City tracksters collected 38 golds, 17 silvers and one bronze. The 1-0-3 Davao del Norte and 0-0-3 Davao del Sur placed second and third, respectively.
Over at the UM diamond, Davao City trounced Davao del Norte, 16-3, for the women's softball gold.
Davao City copped the men's and women's volleyball golds over Davao del Norte teams with similar 3-0 wins in the finals.
But Davao del Norte bounced back with sweeping victories in men's and women's beach volleyball in Punta Dumalag.
In sepak takraw, Davao City nipped Davao del Norte, 2-1.
Top regional performers will advance to the National Ched Meet set on Feb. 22 to 28 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. (MLSA)
Friday, January 15, 2010
Davao athletic meet set in 4 venues
Felipe Non of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Davao Region Task Force on School Sports (TFSS) bared this to Sun.Star Davao Wednesday.
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Non said the regional qualifying meet for the Palarong Pambansa will kick off on March 12 to 14 in Bansalan featuring archery, football, table tennis, and volleyball events.
Simultaneous games will be held in Panabo City and Pantukan, Compostela Valley on March 15 to 17, according to Non.
Panabo City will host badminton, basketball, boxing, gymnastics, sipa, and taekwondo while Pantukan will holds games in baseball and softball.
Centerpiece events athletics and swimming will be staged at the Mati Centennial Sports Complex in Mati, Davao Oriental along with arnis, chess, sepak takraw, and tennis.
"Individual event champions will gain automatic slots to the Palaro," Non said.
He added that in ballgames, the core players of the champion team will advance to the national meet as well as those best players from other teams who will compose the regional selection team.
The Palaro is set on April 11 to 17 in Tarlac. (MLSA)
Monday, January 26, 2009


Mindanao
Mindanao together with Sulu forms the second largest island group, which is at the southernmost of the country's 11 main islands. Oddly shaped, Mindanao's landscape is dominated by mountain chains running from north to south. Containing about 80% of the country's iron reserves, Mindanao is one of the richest islands in the Philippines. In the agriculture industry, over half of the country's pineapple, corn, coffee, copra, cocoa and abaca (hemp) is produced by the island of Mindanao. Apart from being one of the richest islands in terms of natural resources, Mindanao is also rich in offering many attractive tourist spots such as Davao and Cagayan de Oro.
Davao
Known as the window to the island of Mindanao, Davao is a province that has much to offer visitors. A province bursting with life and vibrant color, Davao has been named one of the "25 best destinations" by the Philippine Tourism Board. Marked with rolling hills and fertile valleys, it is not unusual that this predominantly mountainous region is home to a fantastic species of flora and fauna. Thanks to Mother Nature, Davao is safe from typhoon which is also an important factor contributing to the marvelous blossoming of nature.
Due to its rich texture of culture, history and tradition, Davao has become one of the most enchanting and popular destinations among tourists. In this province of diversity, one can witness Bagobos and Mandayas in full regalia or beautiful Muslim girls dressed in colorful malongs (fabric).
Blessed with 244,000 hectare of land, Davao City, probably the world's biggest city is also a city of growth. A city bustling with many financial activities, Davao can easily experience an amazing growth.
Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro, the capital of Misamis Oriental Province is a developing commercial and pleasure as well as educational center. Cradled between the gentle waters of Macabalan Bay and the ancient mountains of Mindanao's interior, this old coastal settlement is the normal jumping-off point for the start of an exciting adventure in northern Mindanao.
Bisected by the Cagayan River, the large city of Cagayan de Oro boasts countless banks, shopping malls and government offices. Many years ago, the Spanish colonists added the words' De Oro' meaning 'of gold' to the name Cagayan. Although the Spanish were referring to the specks of gold they had discovered in the Cagayan River in those days, however, today, the terms have come to describe the 'golden friendship' offered by an old-fashioned city that is popular for its hospitality and warm people.