The DepEd San Pedro Division Athletic Association Meet (DAAM) 2024 which officially started on March 6 at the Pacita Complex 1 Elementary School with a colorful ceremony attended by SDS-OIC Rogelio F. Opulencia, District 3 PSDS Sonia Alvero, Division Sports Coordinator Jose Jessie Galanza, Asst. SDS-OIC Phillip B. Gallendez, CID Chief Erma S. Valenzuela, SGOD Chief Frederick G. Byrd Jr., City Councilor Sheriliz B. Almoro, SPPRISAA officer Beverly Suarez, District Sports Coordinators of public and private schools, sports officials, and athletes from the 6 public school districts and private school areas.
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The opening ceremony began with the Pacita Complex 1 Elementary School Brass Band playing the Philippine National Anthem. Ms. Sonia Alvero, SDS Rogelio Opulencia, and Councilor Liz Almoro warmly delivered their greetings, welcome address, and inspirational message respectively. The Oath of Sportsmanship of the athletes was led by PNQM 2023 Gold medalist, Angelo Noel Magbanua, while the Oath of Commitment of the Sports Officials was led by Division Sports Coordinator, Mr. Jose Jessie Galanza. The Unity Flame was lighted by PNQM 2023 gold medalists: Angelo and Jesus Magbanua, James Beriso, Winart Esmas, and Asst. SDS Philip Gallendez. After Mr. Opulencia declared that the DAAM 2024 has officially begun, the San Pedro flag was raised, followed by the flags of all 7 districts, the closing remarks of Mr. Gallendez, and a joyful unity dance by all the participants.
The sports competition finally ended on March 9, followed by the awarding ceremony on Sunday, March 10. From the contingent of the SLS SAiNTS, 6 of them received the following awards, with 4 reportedly advancing on to the Regional Athletic Association Meet:
Gold – Jan Angela Peralta, Taekwondo HS Kyorugi
Gold – Mary Frances Gabrielle Elegado, Taekwondo HS Poomsae
Gold – James Brian Ishida, Billiards boys
Gold – Quinn Daniel Ruiz, Billiards boys
Gold – Ariani Ann Faye Austria, Billiards girls
Bronze – Zelhur Pana, Table Tennis Elem Boys (singles)
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