Oroquieta City—-Misamis Occidental’s finest student-athletes are full of motivation during their Send-off Ceremony at on March 10 at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center (AMOSACC), as the Provincial Government backed them on their journey to the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletics Association 2026 (NMRAA) meet with kits and allowances.
Over 854 athletes, including officials and coaches from across the province, gathered in Oroquieta City for the send-off ceremony of the NMRAA 2026. Meanwhile,158 athletes have already moved to Linabo, Malaybalay, to start their training.
The ceremony was attended by the Provincial Governor Henry S. Oaminal, Mayors, together with 4 Schools Division Superintendent of Misamis Occidental who all united in support of the One Asenso Delegation and offered messages of encouragement to the student-athletes.
As the athletes will be travelling to Malaybalay, Bukidnon March 11, to start adaptive training, Governor Henry S. Oaminal announced the support of the Provincial Government, together with the One Asenso Committee, for the athletes.
The support includes uniforms, shoes, and allowance worth 3,000 pesos, not just for each student but also for the teachers and coaches.
Athletes expressed that such efforts from the Province allow them to perform better, including Dance Sport defending champion Franessa Denise Cenita. Cenita “The province’s support definitely allows us to perform better,” she added, “They have always supported us since I started in 2023, so I’m very grateful.
Incentives have also been increased for athletes who will earn podium titles during the NMRAA 2026 meet, increasing motivation for the students.
Carrying the banner of the One Asenso delegation, over 900 athletes bear the pride of defending champions—competing not only for the NMRAA title, but for their dreams and the honor of Misamis Occidental./PGMO
