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The Ecclesiastical District of Palawan, in the Philippines, held an INC Unity Games at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on April 25, 2025. Local congregations were organized into four teams for the said activity: Puerto Princesa, Lucbuan, Luzviminda, and Sta. Monica.
District supervising minister Brother Esmeraldo Sibuma delivered the opening remarks. Then, district secretary Brother Jimmy Montallana led the oath of sportsmanship. Afterwards, matches commenced.
Participants from Buklod, KADIWA, and Binhi organizations competed in basketball, volleyball, chess, and badminton. Except basketball, all other games had both men’s and women’s categories; badminton also had singles category.
Awarding of medals and trophies were held later that day, with Brother Sibuma, district Christian Family Organizations overseer Brother Michael Gayanilo, and district Light of Salvation overseer Brother Ignacio Garcia Jr. congratulating the winners, who were as follows:
Men’s Basketball
Buklod: Sta. Monica Area
KADIWA: Sta. Monica Area
Binhi: Sta. Monica Area
Men’s Volleyball
Buklod: Sta. Monica Area
KADIWA: Sta. Monica Area
Binhi: Lucbuan Area
Women’s Volleyball
Buklod: Puerto Princesa Area
KADIWA: Sta. Monica Area
Binhi: Sta. Monica Area
Chess (Men)
Buklod: Puerto Princesa Area
KADIWA: Puerto Princesa Area
Binhi: Lucbuan Area
Chess (Women)
Buklod: Lucbuan Area
KADIWA: Sta Monica Area
Binhi: Lucbuan Area
Badminton (Singles, men’s)
Buklod: Puerto Princesa Area
KADIWA: Puerto Princesa Area
Binhi: Puerto Princesa Area
Badminton (Singles, women’s)
Buklod: Puerto Princesa Area
KADIWA: Puerto Princesa Area
Binhi: Sta. Monica Area
“Through this activity, the brethren were not only able to maintain their body physically healthy and showcase their talents and skills in sports,” said basketball player Randy Polancos of Abanico Congregation whose team was declared first runner-up. “Also, the unity and bond among the brethren have been further strengthened.” — With reports from James Llegado
