DavOr hosts athletic association meet

CITY OF MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental (DavOr) has opened its doors in full swing for the hosting of the Davao Region Athletic Association (DAVRAA) Meet on March 19-24. The latest press conference revealed that more than 6,000 delegates are expected from other provinces. Delegates and visitors who arrived starting March 12 are being billeted in eleven schools of the city. The Provincial Engineering Office provided alternative solutions to address the lack of bathing areas since the classrooms that will serve as billeting quarters to be shared by one team have only one comfort room.

Ensuring steady supply of water throughout the duration of the sports event, City Councilor Maria Gracia Tiago says that members of City Council directed the management of Mati City Water District to ensure that there will be no shortage of water supply during the event. She added that they have requested the assistance of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the city to augment water supply for washing and bathing. Councilor Tiago further announced that local suppliers of purified water are being tapped because tap water is not advisable for human consumption.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 4, the province’s electricity provider, DORECO, has made necessary arrangements so power interruption will not occur during the DAVRAA meet. Meanwhile, for the prices of basic commodities, Jose Calub, OIC Provincial Director of the Department of Trade and Industry has told media that there is no apprehension about overpricing on goods and other basic necessities as price freeze is still imposed until March 24 of the current year. Fare for public transport is also being constantly monitored by the local government to avoid unauthorized fare hike. With the event’s theme “One Davao Region, One Goal: Excellence Through Sports”, the DAVRAA Meet is expected to spur local economic activity and will provide income to both small and big local businesses such as hotels, restaurants, transport sector, and markets, among many others. (with Riza M. Golez | Photo by Eden Jhan Licayan)