TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- Sports delegates from the Misamis Occidental Division garnered the most number of wins after the recently concluded first-ever One Asenso Misamis Occidental Palaro 2024.
MisOcc Division brought home 170 gold, 119 silver, and 145 bronze medals and was named the overall champion in the sports event in both secondary and elementary categories. The delegates will also bring home a cash prize of P100,000.
The Tangub City Division, which is first runner-up at the Palaro, comes after the grand champion MisOcc Division. They will get a cash prize of P80,000. The Ozamiz City Division ranked second runner-up and brought home a cash prize of P50,000, while the Oroquieta City Division landed third runner-up and received a cash prize of P30,000.
Gov. Henry Oaminal also ordered the provincial government to give out additional incentives to winning participants.
Each athlete with a medal will receive cash incentives of P2,000 (gold), P1,000 (silver), and P500 (bronze) under individual categories. While those playing with teams will get P20,000 (gold), P10,000 (silver), and P5,000 (bronze).
During the closing ceremony, the sports organizers also handed over special awards. Trophies and cash prizes were given to Oroquieta City Division as Best in Saludo; Delegation of Bonifacio and Don Victoriano District as Most Clean and Eco-Friendly Billeting Quarter; and Pangabuan Integrated School as Most Clean and Eco-Friendly Billeting School.'
In his message for the event, Oaminal said the provincial government is eyeing establishing a strong sports contingent from the Misamis Occidental by harnessing all talented and skilled athletes in the province's four DepEd divisions.
The governor is hoping that the One MisOcc Team will bring more sports awards to the province.
"The provincial government remains dedicated to improving future One Misamis Occidental activities and supporting Misamisnon athletes in the realm of sports," Oaminal said.
Reynaldo E. Manuel Jr., the Schools Division Superintendent of Misamis Occidental DepEd Division, said the successful wrapping up of One Asenso Misamis Occidental Palaro 2024 serves as a testament that the provincial government is dedicated and committed to providing a conducive sports environment for all Misamisnons.
“Our experience would not have been granted without the support of Oaminal, who deserves our gratitude in abundance. A person whose delight is to be of service and constantly make us happy and whose vision for the future is beyond compare," Manuel said.
"Also, I am truly captivated by the level of dedication, passion, and sportsmanship displayed by the host city, Tangub City—a grand welcome given to its delegation, making them feel secure and well-sheltered, which eventually demanded a great deal of sacrifice from the host," he added. (PGMO/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)
