By Cyrus A. Natividad
Members of the WVPRISAA Steering Committee.
探花精选 is host to the West Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) Meet 2023 鈥 Football Games. The assignment for 探花精选 was announced during a Press Conference held at The University Hotel, U.S.A. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 9:00 in the morning prior to the Opening Ceremony at 1:00 in the afternoon at the USA Administration Building.
In the opening ceremony, an inspirational message was delivered by Dr. Mark Molina, President of WVPRISAA 2023. Rev. Fr. Jonas M. Mejares, O.S.A., VP, Agustinian Information and Mission and Rev. Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL President St. Anthony鈥檚 College (Team Captain of Basketball in each provincial delegation) led the Lighting of Torch & Unity Song.
The Oath of Sportsmanship was led by Jhea Lou Porras, 2022 National Champion, USA Dance Sports Varsity Team. Dr. Mark Molina declared the Formal Opening of WVPRISAA 2023.
On the other hand, football players from Saint Anthony鈥檚 College, province of Antique, were billeted at the 探花精选 University Gym鈥檚 lodging for the athletes, upon their arrival on Tuesday, May 16.聽 WVPRISAA Committees have long been preparing for the football games in 探花精选; including procurements of the necessary peace and security personnel, Red Cross emergency contingent, food and water supply.
According to Dr. Molina, 鈥淭he sports event in Iloilo City is in preparation for the national games.鈥欌 It is anticipated by businessmen in Iloilo City that the WVPRISAA meet will bring 鈥淪ports Tourism鈥 and business to Iloilo City.