THE WHAT’S INSIDE?

LEYTE L GHT
The Official Publication of DepEd Leyte Division 08 May , 2024, Wednesday
EDITORIAL [ p a g e 3 ]
Targeting Success,
Arrowing Challenges
FEATURE [ p a g e 4 ]
THRILLING AND INTENSE. Roaring Leyte’s Grandeur
Lions' Jeric Abanilla from Gregorio of Lions...
C. Catenza NHS (GCCNHS), Tunga,
Leyte, assures dominance despite SPORTS [ p a g e 4 ]
defensive moves of Samar during Merida Lady Batters
Basketball-Secondary (Boys) humble Tacloban Stallions
Elimination Game at Ormoc City
Superdome, May 7, 2024. (Photo by
Ka-Dayo Facebook Page / Whisley
Benz Camallere) Abanilla, Guevarra
tow Leyte
to Quarterfinals
[ Felix Asis ]

Jeric Abanilla and Aljur Four hours fresh from earning

Guevarra ignited a 20-8 endgame
run in the last five minutes
keeping them out of reach by
their opponents’ offensive
firepower.
Abanilla scored six points on
his driving layups and Guevarra
waxed hot with his three shots
from the arc sending Leyte to the
knock-out Round of 8 showdown
to the delight of the crowd that
included Tunga Mayor Engr.
Reinbert Costelo.
Abanilla led all scorers with 32
points followed by Guevarra who
poured in 25 points.
“Since it was our second
game for the day, medyo
challenging kay kulang na 100
percent an energy han ak mga
player and nakakabulos dayon
an am opponent pag-score,”
coach John Kenneth Cotoner of
Gregorio C. Catenza NHS said.
a 78-57 huge win over Northern
Samar, Leyte picked up from
where they left off engaging their
opponents with a nip-and-tuck
affair in the first three quarters.
Tied at 64-64 with 5:40 left in the
final period, Guevarra connected
on a trey giving them a 67-64
cushion.
Samar responded with a 4-0
mini-run with their offensive
rebounding resulting into second
chance points on put back shots to
have a hairline lead at 68-67.
Guevarra answered with two
three-pointers coupled with
dribble-drive layups by Abanilla to
spark a 10-2 bomb.
Guevarra’s last connection
from the three-point area with 59
seconds handed 80-72 advantage
for Leyte enroute to the big
triumph.
Leyte will play against Eastern
Samar in the quarterfinals.

2 Leyte swimmers qualify for Palaro

[ Arnulfo Mendiola ]
Hard work paid off.
Fueled with persistence, determination and discipline, 2 elementary
swimmers got a spot for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa based on the
partial official results of the swimming events in EVRAA 2024.
Rhianne Elisha C. Aparri of Bethel Adding to the array of medals were
International School, Palo, Leyte Annika Elmido (Elem. Girls) with bronze in
grabbed her first gold in 100 m. Back Butterfly event, Antonio Ben Fernandez and
company (Elem. Boys) got bronze for 4 x 100
stroke with a Palarong Pambansa
m. Medley Relay, Athena Rose Arong and
qualifying time and also grabbed a company (Elem. Girls), silver in 4x50 m. Medley
silver medal for Butterfly event. Relay, Sebastian Brasileño (Sec. Boys), bronze
Louie Jay S. Torreon of Dawahon in 400 Freestyle, Jayvie L. Suyom with a bronze
Integrated School, Bato, Leyte finish in 200 m. Breast stroke and Vincent AJ
clinched a silver medal for 50 m. Buntag and company landed with a bronze in
Breast stroke with a qualifying time of 4x50 Medley Relay. PALARO QUALIFIERS. Rhianne Elisha C. Aparri and
As of day 2, Leyte has 1 gold, 3 silver and Louie Jay S. Torreon with coaches during the
36.08 seconds, fit for a Palaro spot.
4 bronze medals in swimming events. awarding of medals in the swimming event.
(Photo by Arnulfo Mendiola)
NEWS
AT YOUR SERVICE. Learner Rights and Protection Regional Focal
Person Eden Dadap gets updates from the LRP staff of Leyte
delegation during her monitoring of the LRP Desk of the delegation in
Linao Central School, Ormoc City, May 6. (Photo by Aiene Mercolita)
Ormoc sets ‘grandest'
EVRAA kickoff show
[ Ronald Reyes
Ormoc City made
headlines after rolling
out its "grandest and
world-class" opening
ceremony for this year’s
Eastern Visayas
Regional Athletic Meet
(EVRAA) at the Ormoc
City Sports Complex on
May 5.
Over 9,000 athletes
and coaches from 13
school divisions across
the region were treated
and entertained by top-
billed performers like the
legendary rap artist
Andrew E., best-selling
musician Julie Ann San
Jose, Alex Gonzaga,
BGYO, and the PBA
Legends Asi Taulava and
Gary David, among
others.
DepEd R8 mobilizes
LRP Desks
] Asia’s Limitless Star Julie
“It’s my first time seeing
the fervor that Eastern
Visayas has for sports, and
it’s amazing!” wrote
Gretchen Ho, the show host,
along with Migs Bustos.
Leyte 4th District
Congressman Richard
Gomez and his wife, Ormoc
Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez,
earlier announced that they
allocated P100 million for
the hosting of the biggest
sports competition in the
region.
Meanwhile, Philippine
Sports Commission (PSC)
Chairperson Richard
Bachmann praised the
leadership of the Gomez
couple on their sports
development program and
the preparation of the city
for the event.
The winners of the
EVRAA games will represent
Eastern Visayas in the 2024
Palarong Pambansa in Cebu
City in July.
[ Ronald R. Cabigon ]
To protect the learner-athletes from all forms of
abuse, violence, and any other act that violates their
constitutional and international rights, the Department
of Education (DepEd) Region VIII has activated Learner
Rights and Protection (LRP) Desks during the conduct of
the 2024 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association
(EVRAA) Meet in Ormoc City starting May 5 to 10, 2024.
All billeting schools for Cognizant of its
the 13 delegations have an importance, one of the topics
area for the Division LRP included during the Solidarity
desk where the focal Meeting held on May 4 was
person and the LRP staff about the LRP discussed by
are stationed to receive Regional LRP Focal Person Eden
reports on LRP from Dadap.
anyone. “Aside from ensuring that
The LRP desks are the rights of learner-athletes
located conspicuously in the are upheld and that they are
billeting schools to establish protected, the Learner Rights
visual presence and to and Protection Desk likewise
heighten public awareness. exists to provide emergency/
Informative print materials first aid psychological
such as brochures and assistance to learner-athletes in
leaflets are displayed for distress. It also helps the
easy and free access of the athletes address their
EVRAA participants and emotional concerns,” Ms.
guests. Dadap said.
SHE CAME TO FLY.
Ann San Jose performs a
world-class cover of the
song Fly by Nicki Minaj ft.
Rihanna at the 2024
EVRAA Opening Program
in Ormoc City Sports
Complex, May 5.
(Photo: Sherwin Abillar II)
FLAMBOYANT DISPLAY OF
COLORS. An array of colors is
formed in Ormoc City Sports
Complex as learner-athletes,
teacher-coaches and
delegation officials enter the
grandstand for the ‘grandest’
2024 EVRAA Opening.
(Photo: Harris Jay Hubilla |
Hj.Hubilla Aerial Photography)
 EDITORIAL

[ Aiene Mercolita-Molina ]
Ormoc's winning play [ J. M. BARRIL ]
towards clean and
beautiful city INSIDE LOOKING OUT!
In the relentless pursuit of Support and Supporters!
environmental sustainability and
waste segregation, ordinances play Events of this scale normally
an essential role in promoting a
attracts a lot of hangers-on. Some
culture of responsible waste
management. In Ormoc as the City
are in it for the uniforms, some
Council passed City Ordinance No. 36 are for the time-away from their
,"Ecological Solid Waste
Management”. TARGETING jobs, some are purely sports lover
who seek the opportunity to have
Though skeptical at times, locals free passes to the games, some
were given the chance to participate
actively and adhere to environmental
SUCCESS, have reasons of their own that are
safely left not mentioning, while
ARROWING
care and protection.
some are joining this activity
At the heart of waste segregation
ordinances lies a simple yet profound
purely for service.
principle: the categorization of waste
into distinct streams, typically
recyclables, organic matter, and
CHALLENGES The last part is what the staff
and personnel of DepEd Leyte’s
residual waste. By separating waste This year's Eastern Visayas Leyte Division has totally publication Leyte Light is doing. As
at its source, municipalities aim to
Regional Athletic Association prepared the athletes to show their full I have observed most of these
streamline the recycling process, potential on resiliency and excellence. dedicated young men and women
reduce landfill burdens, and minimize
(EVRAA) with the theme
"Optimizing Resilience, Maintaining These two elements can create a are really enjoying what they are
environmental degradation. Yet, the
success of these endeavors relies Outstanding Competence," powerful mindset for individuals or doing in spite of the challenges
heavily on the cooperation of every summons varied demonstration of groups striving for success. Resilience they face: the searing heat of the
citizen within the community. skills towards resiliency and provides the ability to adapt and sun, limited budget, lack of
For me, such ordinance has a excellence. persevere in the face of adversity, transportation, etc. This is what I’d
greater impact on human while competence ensures that one like to call SUPPORT as opposed to
responsibility. When we know how to
EVRAA 2024 serves as a can perform at a high level when SUPPORTERS.
do waste segregation, we become
more adept of how our environment
platform for young athletes to have opportunities arise.
the ability to bounce back from A firm foundation there will be if these We need more personnel like
should be taken cared of.
The city of Ormoc is on its way of setbacks and push beyond limits. elements are conquered and these who gave their all-out just
enhancing our sensitivity, making This event not only celebrates developed. give us relevant news and updates
everyone present during the EVRAA athletic achievement but also instills on the conduct of the games. They
carry the flag of awareness, valuable life lessons that extend far We see this theme as are our lenses in the field, without
empowering everyone to embrace beyond the sports arena. promoting a proactive approach to them we would not know how the
sustainable waste management. both personal and professional Roaring Lions are faring in the
It is not only about winning games. They highlight the wins
medals. It is more on the knowledge
Resilience, in the context of development, emphasizing the
EVRAA 2024, goes beyond physical importance of adaptability, and through their reports, the
that our environment, as one of great
competitors, has the favor of giving us endurance; it encompasses mental perseverance, and skill enhancement. coaches can analyze the loses,
the best training grounds as young fortitude, emotional strength, and without much fanfare.
individuals. the capacity to adapt to changing When you are resilient you can
The journey towards sustainable circumstances. Athletes face hit the arrow of success. A tough Kudos to the management and
waste management is not without its various hurdles throughout their person can endure anything. staff of Leyte Light your services
challenges. Despite the initial
journey, from injuries to setbacks in We believe in the power of endurance. are very much appreciated by this
enthusiasm, maintaining long-term “insider looking outside”.
compliance requires ongoing
training, yet it is their resilience that
enables them to persevere and We can target excellence when
commitment and vigilance.
Let the EVRAA brings us the emerge stronger. we are resilient. Aja!!!
courage and the will to do what is
right. The transformative power will EDITORIAL BOARD
make us more engaged to the true
ideals of what an athlete truly is.
Together let us foster the sense of
collective responsibility and
stewardship for future generations.
By embracing waste
segregation ordinances as more than
just legal mandates but as a shared
commitment to the planet we call
home, we pave the way towards a
cleaner, greener future for all.
 FEATURE

Leyte’s Grandeur of Lions

in the Sports Arena
[ Maria Maida B. Flores and Antonio B. Dacatimbang, Jr. ]
The Leyte’s roaring lions thunder in the heart of the wilderness where the
savannah stretches across the aisle enticing every foot to step forward at the
main entrance of the Leyte’s billeting quarter geographically situated at Linao
Elementary School. Their dominance echoes through the campus, stirring the
very soul of the landscape.
NEWS
Badminton- Elementary (Boys-Doubles) Elimination
Mercado, Ang dominate
over Biliran Wildcats, 2-0
[ Paul Junrey Toyong ]
With precise and strategic maneuvers, Schann
Ysven A. Mercado and Argielle R. Angelo Ang of
Leyte Roaring Lions showed no mercy against
Biliran Wildcats as they nailed the opponents, 2-0
(21-3, 21-1) in Badminton- Elementary (Boys-
Doubles) at Ormoc Badminton City, May 7, 2024.
Tricky but calculated smashes and drops
poured into Biliran’s court which they did not
manage to retaliate that put them into tragic defeat
against Leyte in the second set, 21-1.

“Leyte’s team are good. They really have

strong smashes and good shots”, Arralyn Santo, an
EVRAA spectator, said.

Mercado and Ang assured their rightful

supremacy in the opening salvo as they did not let
the opponent come near with their outstanding
scores with a notable edge, 7-1, 11-1, 16-1.

SMILE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP. Jaro I Central School's Biliran needed to establish good stamina and
Genevive B. Dionaldo, the coach (left), Argielle Angelo R.
endurance as they had a hard time with Leyte’s
Ang, (middle), and Schann Ysven A. Mercado (right) strike a
pose as they prepare for the championship round at Ormoc
excellent footwork management and indefensible
Badminton City on May 8, 2024. (Photo from G.B. Dionaldo) smashes.

Merida Lady Batters humble

Tacloban Red Stallions
[ Felix Asis
With a great desire to
secure a slot in the semi-
finals, Leyte downed
Tacloban City, 6-0, in the
Softball Secondary Girls
Match at the Linao
Softball Field in the Day 2
of the EVRAA 2024.
With the win, the lady
batters coming from
Merida Vocational School
stayed on top in their
bracket with 2-0 win-loss
card and qualified for the
knockout round.
Aside from her steady
pitching prowess, pitcher
Jamela Jordan registered
three runs in the five-
inning second round
battle.
Coached by Gilbert
Acompañado, Leyte
started the match as hot as
the weather condition with
two runs in the initial
inning.
]
Led by Mary Labro and
Razhemir Santiago,
Tacloban City tried to
bounce back in the second
inning with Ashley Miraflor
was only limited to the
second base with the
formidable pitching
prowess of Jordan.
Jordan opened
Leyte’s second inning with
another run followed by
another two runs by
Anthea Castillo and Sofia
Abapo.
Both teams
strengthened their defense
in the third and fourth
innings as no one scored a
run.
Jordan added a run in
the fifth inning for the final Merida softball team poses with their trainer Adrian Esteban,
score to the delight of their (first from left), coach Gilbert Acompañado (first from right) and
supporters that included
Leyte Division Assistant assistant coach Ma. Jane Abapo (second from right) after their
Sports Coordinator Marvin win against Tacloban City. (Felix Asis)
Nicer.
 THE
LEYTE L GHT NEWS
PRECISE AND POWERFUL.
Airis Mingasca of Sta. Rosa
Elementary School, Matag-
ob, Leyte, affirms sure win
through powerful kills
during the Volleyball
(Elementary) - Girls
Elimination Game at New
Ormoc City National High
School, May 7, 2024.
(Photo by The Leyte Light /
Paul Junrey A. Toyong)

Volleyball Elementary Girls

Roaring Lions whip Borongan Warriors,
keep hope alive [ Felix Asis ]

PARTIAL AND
OFFICIAL RESULT
AS OF
May 07
3:00 PM

SOURCE: Department of Education Region VIII