TACLOBAN CITY – The City Government of Tacloban supports its athletes by allocating P5.1 million for the Tacloban City delegation to the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) 2023, one of the most anticipated sports events in the region.
The funding was handed over to the DepEd Tacloban City Division to cover the expenses of the 583-member delegation, which includes food, uniforms, and supplies.
According to City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Judella R. Lumpas, the P5.1 million funding will provide incentives and prizes for the Tacloban City athletes who will win in various sports competitions during the event. P1 million of the total funding will be allocated for this purpose, while the rest will be used to cover the athletes' and delegation officials' food, uniforms, and supplies.
The delegation from Tacloban City is one of the 12 delegations participating in the EVRAA 2023, which aims to promote sportsmanship and camaraderie among the participating cities and provinces. The event is expected to draw 7,391 individuals from different parts of the region.
A catering service has been hired to provide meals for the athletes and delegation officials to ensure that everyone in the delegation is well-fed during the event. The catering service is expected to provide a variety of dishes to cater to the different tastes and preferences of the delegation members.
The official opening of the EVRAA 2023 took place at 4 PM on April 25, with government officials and sports enthusiasts attending the ceremony. The event will showcase the best athletes from different delegations in various sports competitions, including track and field, swimming, and basketball. —iTacloban (Source: CIO)