DB Mabalacat - Siuala

𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣: 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙮

On the pouring noons of September 16–18, 2025, at Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat Inc., the houses of Haraya, Indayog, Sandigani, and Tudla played against each other in games of sports. The students all played fiercely to bring victory to their sections and to exhibit their prowess in sports. The sports played were basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, billiards, chess, swimming, aquathlon, table tennis, agawan ng panyo, patintero, and sack race.

The intramurals always began with a prayer for the well-being of everyone throughout the rest of the day. Before each house competed against the others, Sir Arman announced what to do during and after the intramurals to ensure the safety of the students. Basketball, volleyball, and football were the sports that truly set the stage, all three becoming the most eye-catching of all the sports and the highlights of the intramurals. Other sports, however, were not as fortunate due to inclement weather canceling them, and because of this, some houses were not able to showcase their skills. Nonetheless, all was well, as every house gave every game a good fight.

After every competition, the intramurals always ended with final prayers and reminders to prepare for the following days of intramurals. Each day was filled with determination and passion that burned like an inferno from each house, only growing with each collected loss and victory. As we wrapped up our final day, each member from each house had done their part and given their all. We could only expect good sportsmanship, the determination to do better, and the cheers as we clear the way for the turn of our SHS Bosconians.

Caption by Gregory Garth Bravo and John Franco Rosario l Siuala
Photos by EJ Gutierrez, Shaun Altes, Aki Baluyut, Alexis David, Gio Logatoc l Photoguild

𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒆, 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚

"Matibay ang walis palibhasa'y nakabigkis" meaning "a broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound," an ancient Tagalog phrase that highlights unity. Alayon, meaning alliance, is meant to show the strength of unity and what it can achieve. Four houses — Haraya, Sandigani, Tudla, Indayog — with a clear purpose fulfilled what alayon highlights through their long awaited performances.

The gymnasium was illuminated by a strong light; the audience filled with family members sat in anticipation. As the Holy Mass reached at an end, students and educators prepared for a monumental performance filled with voices and stomps from the Bosconians. They were lined outside of the gymnasium while the audience were being greeted. As the cue was given, each house rushed to their respective bleachers. Enthusiasm was high, and excitement was even higher while each house yelled with their hearts. As they got in their places, they stood up to sing the national anthem and witness the presentation of athletes. After that, the long awaited opening of the intramurals began with each house's yell. Each was unique with deep lyrics and meaning while their voices echoed throughout the gymnasium. Then, it became time for the dancers. Each house's dance was filled with grace; each stomp of their feet had power. Each sway and movement of their hand was like that of wind — all the while the yellers cheered on.

Near the end, the awards were given to the houses. Each house had their triumphs and time of cheer and that each award was a testament to all their efforts and sweat. Every chant and every movement showed that there is a story to tell behind them. Before and during the intramurals, each house and each Bosconian truly followed on what Alayon was meant, Unity and resilience.

Written: John Franco Rosario
Photos: Photoguild