Tuesday, October 15, 2013
'We are ready to win and ready to lose'- LNU Sepak Takraw Team
The Sepak Takraw of State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) game is fast approaching. It is scheduled on October 23, 2013 and it will be held at Leyte Sports Development Complex (Grandstand). According to the coach of LNU Sepak Takraw team, Mr. Ananias Leona they are still to prepare, “We are ready to win and ready to lose. This is a part of the game. Training natin ito for the student to feel being a winner or being a loser.”
The game is scheduled after the LNU examinations week and due to academic commitments, the team find it hard to set schedules for their practice. Mr. Leona said that “We have no time to prepare because of the final examinations. Other schools who are participating in the competition ay wala ng pasok, naka house na sila and nag-start na sa training, pero tayo nag-eexam pa.” However even if there are time constraints for the team, the spirit of a true blooded Normalista took over. According to the team coach, “We have chances of winning for we had skills training even if we lack time practicing.” He was confident that his team, consisted of five members namely: Ariel Balasbas, Kenneth Jeriel Latonio, Lorenz Henry Baldoza, Kim Dwayne Patano and Jessie L. Obillo Jr. possessed the blood of a determined and courageous players who were trained and equipped to work as one.
To bring home the gold medal is the main goal of LNU Sepak Takraw team. According to a second year BSIT player Mr. Obillo the team members have already instilled in mind what they will play for. He said, “It amon goal is maka gold yanakay last year waray kami maka place. We are pressured by our coach na dapat makuha namon it gold specially kay host it LNU.” He has been playing Sepak Takraw since 3rd year high school and it was one of the reasons he gave that could explain his attitude and confidence in the game. “I am confident that we will win the gold medal” he added.
Strategies to play by the team during the game were already set. They have studied their past games and noted the mistakes they committed before. Obillo said,“Prepared na kami to play against our rivals, I know we can do it na.Bisan na kulang kami hin time pag prepare because of our final examinations, kaya na namon makipag sabayan ha ira.”
Expected numbers of participants to come are all the teams who are to compete in this year’s SCUAA 2013 Sepak Takraw game.
LNU team assures that they will give their supporters a game to remember. Jessie said “You have to watch our game kay makikita niyo it galling hit LNU.”
Aside from the LNU supporters, the team is also supported by the Tacloban Amateur Sepak Takraw Association (TASTA).
'We are ready to win and ready to lose'- LNU Sepak Takraw Team
The Sepak Takraw of State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) game is fast approaching. It is scheduled on October 23, 2013 and it will be held at Leyte Sports Development Complex (Grandstand). According to the coach of LNU Sepak Takraw team, Mr. Ananias Leona they are still to prepare, “We are ready to win and ready to lose. This is a part of the game. Training natin ito for the student to feel being a winner or being a loser.”
Expected numbers of participants to come are all the teams who are to compete in this year’s SCUAA 2013 Sepak Takraw game.
LNU team assures that they will give their supporters a game to remember. Jessie said “You have to watch our game kay makikita niyo it galling hit LNU.”
Aside from the LNU supporters, the team is also supported by the Tacloban Amateur Sepak Takraw Association (TASTA).
SCUAA 2013 fun run draws 500 participants!
TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES- More than 500 listed participants joined the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) fun run held at the Leyte Normal University- this year’s host of SCUAA 2013 in region 8 last October 13, 2013.
Parents, students, teachers, athletes, coaches and even kids joined the fun run who gathered outside the LNU Paterno campus area. The assembly and the run's starting point were outside the Paterno campus. It started quarter to 4am and finished at past 8am in the morning.
The run was divided into four categories. The first category was 21k A run composed of 30 years old and below and 21k B was composed of 31 years old and above. The second category was the 10k run followed by the 5k and 3k run. Before the run for each category started, all the participants danced Sumba to ready and warmed up themselves led by the Mapeh majors. For the winners, the top 50 in 21k run received a medal and certificate. 16 years old LNU ABPOLSCI student Hubert Tolebas who bore number 030 won the first place in the 21k A run and for the 21k B, a member of the Karida Palo Runners Club Mr. Alvin Plimaco claimed the first spot who also received a medal and a certificate. For the 10k run category, swimmer Mr. Melvin Sermonit was the top runner and for the 5k run category, a 3rd year student from Leyte National Highschool Mr. Sajed Salamida claimed the first spot. They both received a medal and a certificate. 4th year BSED student of LNU Mr. Arbejend delos Santos won the first spot of the last category which was the 3k run.
Other than the winners for all the categories, some of the participants were also praised and acknowledged by their co-runners as well as the viewers. From V and G Dela Cruz Memorial School Angel Ikeina Nebrija was the first girl who finished the 5k run category, claiming the fifth place. She said, “Malipayon ako kay natapos ko.” Happiness was evident in her face. Another participant was a 7 years old elementary student from STEFTI Renzo Ahincoy also finished the 5k run receiving compliments from those who witnessed how he was able to finish the run with a big smile in his face, leaving behind his competitors. He was the youngest runner from all the categories.
This event was organized by LNU and PopCreativ Designs for the runners to support their athletes who are joining the SCUAA 2013 event in Region 8 as well as to raise funds. Production staff Mr. Romyr Gabon said that, “We have a lot of expenses for the SCUAA and it will not be handled by Leyte Normal University only. So what we did is, we initiated this activity para masustentuhan an first na pag host han LNU han SCUAA kay diri basta basta it pag host.” He also gave thanks to all those who supported the event. “I want to give thanks to all those who run today. We aim to make this event memorable not only for the students and teachers but to the community as well. This run is not for LNU only but it’s for the region.”
The event received positive feedbacks both from the runners and the viewers. An LNU athlete who joined the 5k run said that, “I’m happy and satisfied. Aside from the enjoyment and the experience that I had, they are giving away freebies.” Most of the viewers described the whole event in few words, “Well-prepared and organized.”
There were stationed ambulance and medical aids at the event site. Traffic enforcers were also there in the area assisting the runners to avoid traffic jam.
The sponsors of the event were Province of Leyte, City of Tacloban, Rotary of Tacloban, DBP, Land Bank, Red Cross, Pepsi, Smart, Kawaksi, Nestle, PCSO, CNE Construction, LMWD, Zanzibar, Cantofresco and Bukid Outdoor Shop.
'SCUAA is not for Leyte Normal University alone, it is for the entire region'- Gabon
“The purpose of launching of SCUAA (State Colleges and Universities Athletes Association) is to make people aware that SCUAA is not only for Leyte Normal University, it is for the region.” said by the production coordinator Mr. Romyr Gabon in an interview during the SCUAA 2013 fun run held at LNU. He repeatedly stated that LNU may be holding the activity but the entire region is also working for the event.
The launching of SCUAA was first scheduled last September 10, 2013 but it was postponed and was moved to September 27, 2013 because of a heavy down pour. Present in the launching were Presidents and Sports directors of the 10 delegation schools, namely: Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), Naval State University (NSU), Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), Samar State University (SSU), University of the Philippines-Visayas Tacloban Campus (UPVTC), North-western Samar State University (NWSSU), Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) and Visayas State University (VSU). They had witnessed the grand launching of SCUAA 2013 in Region 8 with its theme ‘passion, Fast, Forward’ led by the LNU president Dr. Jude Duarte.
Some highlights of the event were the dance performance of the LNU cheer dancers from all year levels as well as the performance of the Samliyaw dance group who were personally invited by Mr. Gabon. The fireworks display had also contributed a lot to make the event more worth remembering. It gained compliments from the viewers. Mr. Gabon said, “It was one of the successful activities.” According to him and his staff, the event was successful because they were able to see the theme that they wanted to happen. He also added that that event was the very first time in the region that had such launching.
The Leyte vice Governor Carlo Loreto and Tacloban City Councilor Cristina Romualdez also supported the launching. According to Mr. Gabon the launching of SCUAA paved the way for the Province of Leyte and the City of Tacloban to work together. “The event showed their unity.
We really just have to initiate an activity for them to work together. Kung walang mag iinitiate, wala ring mangyayari dahil busy rin ang mga taong ito.” The event gained positive feedbacks and aside from the organizers, Mr. Gabon acknowledged the efforts of the LNU Mapeh majors. “I am so thankful that the Mapeh majors are working with us.” He also added that the event was a learning experience to all of them. “It was a nice experience that they can use someday.”
There were only minor problems that they encountered and these difficulties took place when they have to choose the design of SCUAA logo and the Platform. Mr. Gabon said, “The rest was not too hard kasi lahat pinaplano at pinag-uusapan.”
Thursday, September 19, 2013
LNU Raises Concerns to Philippines Vice President Jejomar C. Binay
Tacloban City- Vice President Jejomar C. Binay answered all the questions and concerns raised by the dean and students of Leyte Normal University regarding on the current issues faced by our country today last September 18, 2013 at the LNU Gymnasium.
Vice President Jejomar Binay started his speech by expressing his gratitude to the LNU President Dr. Jude A. Duarte for inviting him to share his leadership and governing experiences to all the LNU Administration staffs, Employees, Students and Guests who were gathered at the LNU Gymnasium to attend the seminar.
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| Photo courtesy by Jun Encina |
Binay discussed in his speech on how he manage to achieved all his success in life specifically on how he made it possible for the Makati to be a successful and one of the most progressive city in the Philippines through his hard work, skills and strategies.
Some of the highlights of the event were the questions and concerns raised by the Dean of Management and Entrepreneurship Dr. Evelyn B. Aguirre and students from the different organizations of LNU. Dr. Aguirre asked for the initial thoughts of Binay regarding on the Memorandum of Agreement between Leyte Normal University and the University of Makati. Binay said, "Mabibigyan na po namin kayo ng kopya. . . . .kasi this is not the first time that we will be entering into a MOA".
Binay was also asked by a student if what is his stand regarding on the Abolition of PDAF. He stated that, "I think there is nothing wrong with PDAF, PDAF by itself is not bad. What is wrong is the implementation of PDAF".
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