MINDANAO DAILY
THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS Volume XIIl, No. 152
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Mambajao hosts first-ever swim junkie challenge in Mindanao
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AMBAJAO, Camiguin (PIA)--Promoting sports tourism in the province, the Local Government of Mambajao, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Camiguin, hosts this year's Swim Junkie Camiguin Challenge, the first-ever in Mindanao, May 13–14, at Balay sa Baibai, Agoho, Mambajao. With 136 participants sports tourism program from different places, in- for everyone to see what cluding Malaysia and China, Mambajao, what Camiguin the swimming challenge can offer," Mayor Romualdo included 2K, 5K, and 8K said. For his part, Gov. Xavier swims for men and women. Mambajao Mayor Yñi- Jesus Romualdo committed go Jesus Romualdo said it to making the necessary was supposedly scheduled, preparations for next year, March 24, 2020, a day be- saying, "What I can promise fore the lockdown due to is next year, if you hold the COVID-19 pandemic. this in the province, we’ll Thus, the event was put on be better prepared to host, hold and was just resumed and we’ll really prepare for this year through the ef- it next year." Matthieu Miv bagged forts of the Local Government of Mambajao and its first place in the 8K men's organizers, Swim Junkie category, finishing the swim in 2 hours, 4 minutes, and Philippines. "We are trying, the Mu- 43 seconds. Rodrigo Braga nicipality of Mambajao, and Loneco Pacudan came in partnership with the in second and third, respec- Swimmers in the Swim Junkie Camiguin Challenge make their way to a great finish in 2K, 5K, Province of Camiguin, we tively. and 8K swims, May 14, 2023, at Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin. (JME/PIA-10/Camiguin) are trying to develop our See SWIM, page 11
Bangsamoro Sports Comm hails Tawi-Tawi athlete in gold-winning soft tennis team By NASH B. MAULANA COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 14 May) — The Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC) congratulated Fatima Ayesha Amirul for her crucial role in the Philippines’ soft tennis team that bagged the gold medal in the ongoing 32nd South East Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. The BSC commended
Amirul, who hails from Bongao in Tawi-Tawi, for her hard work, dedication, and perseverance that paid off with her exceptional athletic abilities and her spirit of teamwork, sportsmanship, and national pride. The country’s soft tennis team is composed of Amirul, Cristy Sañosa, Noelle Conchita Mañalac, Noelle Nikki Zoleta, Princess Lorben Cat-
indig and Virvienica Isearis Bejosano. The women’s squad swept Indonesia in the final, 5-4, 4-2, 5-0, to give the Philippines its 25th gold medal in the biennial sports event. In a post on its Facebook page on Wednesday, the Tawi-Tawi provincial government said the victory brought “pride and
See SPORT, page 11
Bangsamoro graduates earn top honors in American and Philippine schools By NASH B. MAULANA COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) — Graduates from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have taken the centerstage by reaping academic honors from American and Philippine learning institutions. Trending on social media is Muharisa Dalgan Pangadil of Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, a scholar who graduated Summa Cum Laude on May 9 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Major in International Politics,
Peace advocate AbdulMinor in Public Law, at the Northern Illinois University basit Benito broke the news on Pangadil having obtained at DeKalb, U.S.A. She also finished Bach- the highest honors in an elor of Science in Non-Profit American school. He said Pangadil’s family and NGO Studies with high was not able to attend her honors. On May 13, 2023, Hanna graduation due to the high Isha Sandatu Piang of Datu cost of travel. Last week, her Piang, Maguindanao del Sur mother, Bai Sarah, changed ranked third in her class at her profile photo on FB with the Ateneo de Davao Uni- a photo of her carrying her versity’s College of Law, for then baby Muharisa. Dr. Datu Muhammad which she is entitled to free tuition at the ChanRobles Saleh Abas Kida Nur of Maguindanao del Sur reInternet Bar Review. Piang graduated AB cently graduated with a Philosophy, Summa Cum Diplomate in Doctor of Laude, at Notre Dame of Physical Therapy with OutMarbel University in 2019. See TOP, page 11
Fatima Amirul of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, a member of the Philippines Soft Tennis Team that won the gold medal in the ongoing Southeast Asia Games in Cambodia. Photo courtesy of Fatima Amirul