18/08/2026
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, August 15, 2026 โ The Schools Division of General Trias City gathered SDO officials, school heads, tournament managers, coaches, and sports officials for the ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ โ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ (๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐) ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐, held at Luis A. Ferrer National High School, Sta. Clara, General Trias City.
Carrying the theme, โ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐", the solidarity meeting aimed to strengthen coordination, establish a unified understanding of tournament guidelines, and ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the upcoming athletic competitions.
The program commenced with the Philippine National Anthem and Opening Prayer led by the MCES Teachers' Choir, followed by the acknowledgement of participants by Bienvenido C. Ferrer, Jr., PSDS and Division Sports Officer.
An Inspirational Message was delivered by Dr. Ivan Brian L. Inductivo, CESO VI, Schools Division Superintendent, who underscored the significant role of sports in developing discipline, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and excellence among young athletes.
The participants were also oriented on the purpose and activity overview by Dr. Ines L. Inocencio, Chief of the School Governance and Operations Division, followed by the Breakout mechanics led by Dr. Eduarda M. Zapanta, Chief of the Curriculum Implementation Division.
Recognizing the importance of athlete welfare and safe competition, Dra. Mary Grace E. Javier, Medical Officer III, discussed essential medical concerns and reminders. Meanwhile, Ms. Rencio O. Majillo, LRPO Focal, provided guidance on LRPO concerns, ensuring that participants were properly informed of relevant policies and protocols.
The meeting proceeded with the transfer of participants to their assigned venues, facilitated by Erwin A. Asuqui, Education Program SupervisorโMAPEH. Participants then attended their respective sport- and event-specific breakout sessions led by the tournament managers.
During the breakout sessions, coaches, officials, and tournament managers discussed important matters concerning officiating mechanics, competition formats, ground rules, and protest procedures. These discussions provided an opportunity to clarify procedures and promote consistency in the implementation of the different sporting events.
More than a preparatory gathering, the Sports Solidarity Meeting served as a reminder that sporting excellence is achieved through strong partnerships, clear coordination, shared responsibility, and unwavering support for every athlete.