(PNA photograph by Nanette L. Guadalquiver)
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The observe and subject athletes of Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. Nationwide Excessive Faculty (RMSHNS), among the many greatest within the nation, are impressed to raise their efficiency.
The reason being due to the inauguration of the P12.5-million athletes’ dormitory contained in the campus on Monday.
The dormitory has two separate bedrooms to accommodate 32 athletes – 16 boys and 16 ladies – every with particular person beds and cupboards.
Facilities embody a eating and cooking space, devoted consolation rooms, an workplace and a inventory room.
In an interview, Athletics coach Miguel Arca stated he by no means dreamed to have such a powerful dwelling for his wards, however he’s grateful that town officers authorized the funding for its building.
“God is so good. This may function a giant inspiration to our athletes to coach extra and convey honor to town that continues to help them,” he stated.
One of many faculty’s bemedalled athletes, eleventh grader Mico Villaran, stated he’s grateful to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez for serving to the student-athletes like him “have a snug place to remain after coaching.”
Villaran gained the gold in 400m hurdles, 110m hurdles, and 4x100m relay within the 2024 Palarong Pambansa. He’ll compete in 5 occasions within the 2025 Palarong Pambansa this coming Might.
He will likely be joined by fellow tracksters Michael Grejaldo Jr., Grade 10, and Cloui Pleasure Loquias, Grade 11, in representing Western Visayas within the nationwide beginner video games.
Faculty principal Gladys Gerona additionally thanked Benitez for making “this dream a actuality.”
“To our athletes, this dormitory is for you. We hope that it will likely be a house away from house, full of alternatives for studying, improvement and private achievement,” she added.
In the meantime, Benitez referred to as the dormitory in Barangay Estefania a “house for champions.”
Benitez stated he pushed for the development of the dormitory after seeing the athletes keep in a small, outdated shack behind the varsity campus final yr.
“This facility will now function a devoted area for our excellent athletes to coach, relaxation and excel. It’s designed to supply them with a protected and comfy area for coaching and teachers.”
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The development of the athletes’ dormitory was funded by town’s Particular Schooling Fund.
