The Tacurong City Employees’ Association (TACEA) was
among the twenty-four local government unions that participated in the 7th
Public Sector Employees Alliance of SOCSKSARGEN (PSEAS) Sports Fest held in
Polomolok, South Cotabato on October 25-27, 2012. The event themed, Unity
through Sports for a Stronger PSEAS, was hosted by the Polomolok Government
Employees Association (PGEA).
During
the opening ceremonies, last-termer PSEAS President Tomas Robles of TACEA,
reminded the participants of the event’s goal: “We are all here to build
camaraderie with fellow service providers. Sports should nurture both our
physical and social well-being.”
At
least 10 sports events and mind games were conducted for the enjoyment of PSEAS
members. These include basketball, volleyball, kick ball, badminton, table
tennis, dart, bowling, dama, scrabble, word factory, and chess.
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| (L-R) Schzilt Weysen Devera, Jan Leslie Latiza, Mark Oliver C. Salinas, Jorjohn C. Cajandig, Julie Anne Llavore, and Richel B. Sinoy. |
Sarangani Province Employees Union (SPEU) was
proclaimed Overall Champion; General Santos City Government Employees
Association (GSCGEA) was 1st runner-up; Sultan Kudarat Association
of Public Employees (SKAPE) was 2nd runner-up; Tampakan Municipal
Government Employees Association (TMGEA) was 3rd runner-up; and
TACEA was declared 4th runner-up.
“TACEA thanks the city government of Tacurong
for its all-out support to our teams. We will continue to strive not only to
excel in sports but to maintain our integrity in public service,” said Amelia
Bochorno, TACEA President.
The next PSEAS Sports Fest will be conducted in
2014.
Jezereel Louise C. Billano
