REGIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION IN CARAGA, RESCHEDULED

SIETE BALITA - In light of the Novel Coronavirus acute respiratory disease or 2019 NCoV ARD scare, different activities for February are postponed by the Department of Education (DepEd), including the Regional Sports Competition that should be happening on March 7 to 12, will push through on March 21 to 25.

While the dates for the competition change, the Caraga Athletic Association Regional Sports Competition (CAA RSC) will have the same venue in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte.

According to Ariem Cinco, spokesperson in DEPED Caraga, the postponement of the said event will be an opportunity for the athletes to be more prepared.

CAA RSC is the largest activity organized by DepEd in the region, as this will be attended by almost 8,000 athletes, coaches, and teachers.

Through the step taken, DEPED believes that the students will be safe from the spread of the deadly disease.