21/04/2026
I proudly congratulate our outstanding student-athletes from Nagrebcan National High School and the Badoc District for their remarkable performance in the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet 2026 held in Candon City.
From Nagrebcan National High School, I recognize Cassandra G. Taderan and Xyrill G. Taderan for winning Gold in Wushu, and Akeisha Precious Gail Salisi for earning Silver, under the guidance of Coach Raymar L. Tabrilla.
From the Badoc District, I also commend:
• Marcus Ace L. Mayubay, Liam Ashlei Y. Pidot, and Johan Rei P. Marcos for Arnis, guided by Coaches Filipinas Galzote, Salve Teresa Cabuyadao, Marion Calautit, and Marites A. Abucay
• Mark Renelle Quitalias for Athletics (110m Hurdles), and Princess Lyn Antalan for Athletics (Relays), coached by Remedios Laforga, Edgar D. Laeno, and Karl Kristian Quilon
• Genevieve Katha Laforga for multiple Athletics events including Long Jump, Triple Jump, Relays, and 100m Run, under the same coaching team
• Aeron P. Fariñas for Chess, under the guidance of Coach Mary Ann V. Fernandez
These achievements reflect the discipline, dedication, and perseverance of our young athletes, with the strong support of their coaches, school heads, and families.
In recognition of their performance, I will extend cash incentives in accordance with existing local policies as our gesture of appreciation and support for their excellence in sports.
I express my sincere gratitude to the Department of Education and all stakeholders for their continued commitment to youth development.
Together, we will continue to support our athletes as they bring pride and honor to Badoc in higher levels of competition, including the Palarong Pambansa.