COA REGION III Hosts 2024 Tryouts/ Selection Process for Luzon

City of San Fernando, Pampanga- The Commission on Audit (COA), as an independent constitutional body, has been a staunch supporter in promoting not only the professional growth of its personnel but also their overall well-being. It is with this advocacy that COA Sporstfest is being held annually to foster camaraderie, unity, cooperation and healthy lifestyle among employees. However, with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional cultural and sports activities had to be set aside.

After a lull of more than three years, COA Sportsfest is finally back. COVID-19 Pandemic has not dampened the sports-loving spirit of COAns thus, every COAn welcomed the competition with open arms and cheerful smiles.

But this year, instead of a full-blown inter-regional sportsfest, COA Regional Office No. III hosted for the 1st time, the 2024 Tryouts/ Selection Process for Luzon consisting of various sports events, both indoor and outdoor. The preparation included the creation of committees, series of meetings using hybrid platforms, ocular inspections for the venue/accommodation and practices. This exercise is a prelude to the 125th founding anniversary celebration of the Commission on May 2-8, 2024.

The event kicked off on March 14, 2023 at the SM City Clark Bowling and Leisure Center, Clarkfield, Pampanga with the arrival of the Bowling and Billiard players from COA Regions 1, 2, 4A,4B, 5 and Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR). The delegates were given a warm welcome by the event coordinators headed by Engr. Bettina M. San Antonio followed by the Try-outs/Selection Process for Billiards and Bowling wherein several games were played to determine the representatives for COA Luzon. The results are as follows:

BILLIARDS
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Owen Trino 4B

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Rhoda Marie B. Caronan 2

MEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Leo Angelo Tenorio 4A
Mamerto B. Paguinto 3

WOMEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Irina C. Ferry
Atty. Mylyn S. Cajucom-Gravador 3

MIXED DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Angelo G. Sanchez CAR
Marjorie Ganon 4A

BOWLING
MEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Edwin Guevarra 3
Eric P. Emaguin CAR
Larry Fermin 1
Jessie Ferrer 1

WOMEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Marites M. Eduardo 3
Jojie G. Gawon CAR
Teresita T. Martin CAR
Catherine Moreno 4A

^{Bowling and Billiards: (Top) Participants from various regions of Luzon strike a pose before the event. (Bottom L-R) Regional Directors doing the ceremonial Lagging for the Break for Billiards and Throwing of Bowling Balls for Bowling}

On March 20-21, 2024, tryouts were held for other sports events such as basketball, table tennis, darts, chess, and badminton. These ball and board games displayed both the physical prowess and mental skills of the aspirants to the delight of the spectators. In the afternoon of March 20, 2024, the much-anticipated “Search for Mr. and Ms. COA Luzon” was held at the auditorium of the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), Bacolor, Pampanga. Volleyball tryout was at Camp Julian Olivas, CSFP, Lawn Tennis was officiated at the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang, Pampanga, while Practical Shooting venue was at Tyro Sorta Shooting Range, San Simon, Pampanga.

*^{COAns in Action: Representatives from different regions of Luzon battle it out for slots in various sports disciplines to represent COA Luzon in the upcoming Nationals in May.}*

After the rigid process of selection and the highly competitive but friendly tryout among Luzon COAns, the following players will represent COA Luzon in the upcoming COA National Sportsfest which will start on April 28, 2024 until May 7, 2024:

BASKETBALL MEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Jose Maria Honorato B. Madriaga CAR
Jemar A. Flores 1
Marlon James M. Quiambao 1
Arjay C. Tavara 1
Kurt Christian A. Victoriano 1
Mark Peter C Beltran 1
Rhadzmir Cedrick T. Jamsuri 2
Jus Myr F. Esteban 2
Ralph Romero 4A
Raymond Villanueva 4A
Anthony G. Castillo, Jr. 4B
Renz N. Canasarez 4B
Joe Sohrab A. Tolentino II 4B
Kevin Malicsi 4B
Jovet Bart B. Tacazon (Practice Player) 2
Mark Joseph Dela Peña (Practice Player) 4A
Justin Thomas Fellone (Practice Player) 4B

BASKETBALL WOMEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Veronica A. Dawawong CAR
Janelle Mica B. Corpuz CAR
Paula Lucille B. Dulay 3
Lorraine Abigail Rizada – Mababa 4A
Jenny Sabido 4A

VOLLEYBALL MEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Joe Allan C. Baptista CAR
Reilloc A. Cabading CAR
Clydon Wilson J. Elefante CAR
Francis Marie Jordan D. Ibis CAR
Jason S. Kidiatan CAR
Atty. Fausto R. Villanueva Jr. 1
Kurt F. Dela Torre 1
Christian A. Galdonez 2
Roderick S. Accad 2
Jann Karlo N. Rapanut 2
Jon Carlos D. Guiao 3
Billy Boy Doria 4A
Atty. John Arvin Atie (Reserve Player) 4A
Syrel S. Olermo (Reserve Player) 1

VOLLEYBALL WOMEN
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Jhiesel C. Agudia CAR
Charity S. Bagto CAR
Belle Feriese C. Belsa CAR
Rachelline B. De Vera CAR
Gabrielle Dominique P. Madriaga CAR
Gemelyn T. Seguirre 2
Jamaica D. Iringan 2
Arjane S. Malit 3
Angelica Charisse Perez 4A
Kurt Margareth Laus 4A
Vivian Cavida 4A
Ruby Rosa Ruiz 4A

BADMINTON
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Ethan Joshua Malelang 4B

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Bernadette R. Rapanut 1

MEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Argen Mel Borja 4A
Arnel R. Sebastian 2

WOMEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Maria Consuelo O. Lim 2
Atty. May Ann Cadavos 4B

MIXED DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Stephen R. Vargas 2
Aileen R. Vergara 2

CHESS
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Ebennezer D. Batul 3

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Daphne T. Raiz 3

TEAM
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Chester B. Mendoza CAR
Ronald T. Agcaoili 2
SA Florante Mondez 4A

DART
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Julius L. Fagayan CAR

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Hazelyn A. Rosales 4A

MEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Silvester Nabe CAR
William B. Gorio Jr. CAR

WOMEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Roxanne C. Espiritu 2
Rodilyn D. Salve 2

MIXED DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Kevin Viaña 4A
Jesusa R. Venegas 4A

LAWN TENNIS
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Reynaldo Zaporteza Jr. 4A

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Dirma T. Frias 5

MEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Emmanuel P. Bringas II CAR
Dickerson T. Laruan CAR

WOMEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Nelia C. Manalo 2
Harriette Jane Arquerez 4B

MIXED DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Jonathan De Castro 4A
Allysa Templonuevo 5

ALTERNATE PLAYERS
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Randolf C. Sumabat 2
Edith Padilla 4A

TABLE TENNIS
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Atty. Mark Arenas 4A

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Dianne Almira D. Arzadon 2

MEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Raymart Mallorca 5
Romar F. Mesa 5

WOMEN’S DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Claire I. Millena 5
Engr. Juchelle Hernane Macoy Torre 5

MIXED DOUBLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Joseph Rommel Enriquez 4B
Grace Acosta 1

PRACTICAL SHOOTING
MEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Jomer S. Del Villar 5

WOMEN’S SINGLE
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Maria Cecilia Layag 4B

TEAM
NAME OF PLAYER REGION
Stephen A. Toca 5
Randy Garvida 1
Roma Cayaba 2

MR. and MS. COA
NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE REGION
Belle Feriese C. Belsa CAR
Nicole M. Reglos 4A
Michael Joe M. Castro 4B
Patrick John D. Matammu 2

^{Mr. and Ms. COA Luzon 2024: (L-R) Belle Feriese C. Belsa (CAR), Nicole M. Reglos (4A), Michael Joe M. Castro (4B) and Patrick John D. Matammu (2) will represent Luzon in the Nationwide Search for Mr. and Ms. COA 2024}

In his closing remarks, COA Region III Regional Director Omar S. Roque delivered a heartwarming message and congratulated everyone who actively participated in the spirit of unity. He reminded his fellow COAns to put health as our priority and always strive for the best amidst any challenges that come our way.

Meanwhile, the selection process for the multiplayer online game Mobile Legends was held on April 02-03, 2023. COA Region V took charge of the Tryouts by organizing the 2-day online Tournament. The reigning national champions from Region 1 composed of Julius Caesar Boado, Jr., Solomon Jimenez III, Alvin Usita, Marc Anthony Ranga, John Emerald Sison, John David Sison, and Bradley Policarpio emerged victorious and will get the chance to defend their title as they represent Team Luzon in the National Event in May.