Organizational Structure

2012 Palarong Pambansa
Lingayen, Pangasinan
May 6-12, 2012

Palarong Pambansa Board

Chairman	Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC
Vice Chairman	Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera
Members	Undersecretaries
	Assistant Secretaries
	Regional Directors & Secretary of ARMM
Technical Consultant	Chairman Ricardo Garcia, PSC
Secretariat	School Sports Events and Activities Unit
National Executive Committee
Chairman	Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera
Vice Chairmen	Undersecretary Francisco M. Varela
	Undersecretary Yolanda S. Quijano
	Undersecretary Alberto T. Muyot
	Asst. Secretary Tonisito M.C. Umali, ESQ
	Dir. Ligaya Soledad T. Miguel	Region I
	Supt. Aurora T. Domingo	Pangasinan I
	Supt. Rowena Banzon	San Carlos City
	Supt. Alma Ruby C. Torio	Dagupan City
Technical Management & Administration
Secretary-General	Asst. Secretary Tonisito M.C. Umali, ESQ
Deputy Secretary-General	Mr. Cesar S. Abalon	SSEAU / PFWRO
Secretary	Ms. Ma. Arianne M. Provido	OSEC
The Management Working Committees
1. Technical Management Committee
Chairman	Mr. Cesar S. Abalon	SSEAU / PFWRO
Co-Chairman	Mr. Francis Allen dela Cruz	SSEAU / OSEC
2. Technical Advisory Committee
Chairman	Mr. Bartolome Teneza	Region I
Members	Dr. Taya Aplal	ARMM
	Mr. Bernard Abellana	CARAGA
	Dr. Agustin Gumuwang	CAR
	Dr. Marylinda Ramos	Region II
	Mr. Guillermo Bognot	Region III
	Ms. Pacita Lungcay	Region IV-A
	Dr. Arlene dela Vega	Region IV-B
	Dr. Nueve Carrascal	Region V
	Dr. Julieta Braga	Region VI
	Dr. Vivian Ginete	Region VII
	Dr. Cesar Verunque	Region VIII
	Mr. Abdurajik Kanni	Region IX
	Dr. Raymund Antolo	Region X
	Mr. Felipe Non Jr.	Region XI
	Dr. Abraham Asbi	Region XII
	Dr. Noemi Bellosillo	NCR
3. Tournament Management
Archery	Mr. Ricardo Torres	PANNA
Arnis	Mr. Al Pelgone	Region V
Athletics	Mr. Bienvenido Contapay	NCR
Badminton	Mr. Jason Razal	SSEAU / PFWRO
Baseball	Mr. Anthony Arceo	NCR
Basketball	Mr. Edilberto Abalos	Region I
Boxing	Mr. Dante de Castro	Region I
Chess	Mr. Ralph Caluya	SSEAU / PFWRO
Football	Mr. Fernando Flores	SSEAU / PFWRO
Gymnastics – MAG	Mr. Celso Mayol	Region VII
Gymnastics – WAG	Ms. Catherine Joy Villareal	NCR
Gymnastics – RG	Ms. Cleofe Oliveros	NCR
Sipa/Sepak Takraw	Mr. Severo Mil Jr.	Region I
Softball	Mr. Paulo Tabirara	NCR
Swimming	Mr. Edgar Galeno	NCR
Table Tennis	Mr. Allan Elegado	CAR
Taekwondo	Mr. Mario Frigillana	Region IV
Tennis	Mr. Tom Falcis	PHILTA
Volleyball	Mr. Nestor Bello	NCR
4. Finance Committee
Chairman	Asst. Secretary Armando Ruiz	Finance & Admin.
Co-Chairmen	Ms. Rhunna Catalan	Accouting Division
	Mr. Selwyn Briones	Budget Division
	Mr. Minrado Batonghinog	Cash Division
5. Procurement Committee
Chairman	Dir. Aida Carpintero	BAC
6. Supplies & Equipment Committee
Chairman	Ms. Maritess Ablay	Property Division
7. Games Results, Communication & Documentation Committee
Chairman	Mr. Deogracias Genito Jr.	DBMU
Co-Chairman	Mr. Roy Soldevilla	Region VI
8. Special Activities Coordinating Committee
Chairman	Ms. Marivic Tolitol	BSE
9. National Screening & Accreditation Committee
Chairman	Atty. Cornelio Pacala	Legal Division
10. Administrative Suppport & Services Committee
Chairman	Ms. Teresita D. Floresca	OSEC
Co-Chairman	Mr. Edmon Grey Prado	SSEAU / PFWRO
Registration / Accommodation
Team Leaders	Ms. Jessica Brillantes	PFWRO
	Ms. Cecile Mendiola	SPAPO
Transportation
Team Leader	Mr. Cristino David	SSEAU / GSD
Medical
Team Leader	Dr. Ma. Laureen Ortiz	Medical
Security
Team Leader	Mr. Mateo Campos	OSEC
Awards & Ceremonies
Team Leader	Ms. Rhodora Arsenio	SSEAU / PFWRO
Evaluation
Team Leader	Ms. Liza Lloren	SSEAU / OSEC
11. Jury of Appeals
Chairman	Atty. Domingo Alidon	Legal Division
12. Media Information
Chairman	Dir. Tina Ganzon	OSEC / Comm. Unit
Reference:	DepED MEMORANDUM No. 61, s. 2012

The Palarong Pambansa Program

I. Description of the Palarong Pambansa Program

1. The Palarong Pambansa Program is an annual multi-level national scholastic athletic competition conducted by the Department of Education and participated in by the elementary and secondary pupils / students both from public and private schools.
2. It starts with the school intramural followed by the district, division, regional athletic meets and culminates in the national game known as PALARONG PAMBANSA.
3. It is the laboratory of all learned / acquired knowledge, skills, attitude in the Physical Education curriculum.
4. It is an avenue that provides in-school youth opportunities to improve their physical, moral, intellectual and social well-being.
5. It serves as a means to promote education, health, development and peace.

II. Objectives of the Palarong Pambansa Program

The objectives of the Palarong Pambansa Program are;

1. to promote Physical Education and Sports as an integral part of the Basic Education Curriculum and as an affirmation to the schools’ commitment to the full development of the great potentials of the youth to become responsible and globally competitive citizens of our society;
2. to instill and imbibe among the pupils / students the spirit of discipline, teamwork, excellence, fair play, solidarity, sportsmanship and other values inherent in sports to build a Strong Republic;
3. to widen the base for talent identification, selection, recruitment, training and exposure of elementary and secondary pupils / students.
4. to provide a database for a valid and universal basis to further improve the school sports development program; and
5. to serve as a feeder to the National Sports Associations (NSA) for further training for international competitions.

III. The 2012 Palarong Pambansa Board

1. The Palarong Pambansa Board shall formulate policies and guidelines that shall govern the conduct of the Palarong Pambansa and other related school sports activities, approve budget allocations for the Palaro, decide on the host of the Palaro and to directly supervise the preparation and conduct of the Palaro.
2. The DepED Regional Offices shall organize their Regional Athletics Associations (RAAs) using the same organizational pattern, including Local Government Units (LGUs) in their regions. The RAAs shall supervise the division meets and organize the regional delegation for the Palarong Pambansa.
3. The Host Palaro Executive Committee shall be organized and it shall be in charge of the hosting of the Palaro. It will be composed of the Head of the host LGU as the Chairman, the DepED Regional Director as Co-Chairman and the host Schools Division Superintendent as the Executive Secretary. Members shall be the Chairmen of the Working Committees who will be designated by the Chairman of the Executive Committee.

IV. The Hosting of the Palarong Pambansa
The hosting of the Palarong Pambansa is determined by bidding and guided by the principle of rotation. The rotation follows the “Visayas-Luzon-Mindanao-Luzon” cycle. The purpose is to have modern sports complexes and facilities in all regions and to promote the socio-economic-cultural characteristics of provinces and cities through school sports.

1. Criteria for the Selection of Venue for the Palarong Pambansa
The Palarong Pambansa Board shall select the venue of the next Palarong Pambansa based on the following general criteria:
1.1 The sports facilities to be used must be of international standards and that these are well-secured but accessible to the general public.
1.2 The billeting areas for the athletic delegations and technical officials are adequate and conveniently located, with adequate rooms, comfort rooms, washing, kitchen and dining areas and other basic requirements.
1.3 The sports facilities and billeting areas must have adequate supply of water and uninterrupted electric power.
1.4 There must be available basic services such as medical / dental, transportation and communication.
1.5 The peace and order situation in the locality must be excellent and conducive to the holding of a national activity.
1.6 The host local government must be capable and willing to shoulder expenses necessary for the hosting of the Palarong Pambansa, including construction and renovation of sports facilities, billeting and other infrastructural requirements.
1.7 All socio-economic-political groups, government and non-government agencies in the region must manifest uncompromising unity in ensuring the successful staging of the Palarong Pambansa.

2. The Selection and Awarding of the host LGU / RO / DO
2.1 The Office of the Secretary shall invite bidders for the hosting of the Palarong Pambansa.
2.2 The School Sports Events and Activities Unit (SSEAU) shall conduct an evaluation of the offers of the bidding LGUs / ROs / DOs based on the criteria on the selection of the host LGU / Region.
2.3 The Palaro Board shall review the evaluation report and come up with a collective preferred host.
2.4 The Palaro Board shall convene the Executive Committee to be chaired by the Head of the host local government and co-chaired by the DepED Regional Director of the host region, with the host Schools Division Superintendent as the Executive Secretary.
2.5 In case there no bidders, the DepED Secretary, upon consultation with the Regional Directors shall identify a host Regional Office.

3. Responsibilities of the host LGU / RO / DO
3.1 Local Government Unit (LGU)
3.1.1 Ensure the availability of all technical facilities, billeting quarters, playing venues, transportation and other amenities;
3.1.2 Ensure the availability of technical equipment, materials and supplies which shall be according to the specifications prescribed by the Technical Management and Games Administration Committee;
3.1.3 Promote and sustain the socio-economic and cultural development of province / city;
3.1.4 Ensure peace and order; and
3.1.5 Source funds from other government and non-government agencies.

3.2 Regional / Division Office
3.2.1 Implement all policies and guidelines;
3.2.2 Regional Athletic Association headed by the Regional Director shall organize the different working committees; and
3.2.3 Perform other functions / tasks duly assigned by the Palaro Board.

4. Minimum Requirements for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
4.1 Stage for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
4.2 Lights and Sound System
4.3 Parade of Athletes and Athletic Delegations
4.4 Presence of DepED and National / Local Government Officials, invited guests, visitors
4.5 Simple field demonstration / presentation

5. Minimum Requirements for:
5.1 Billeting Areas
5.1.1 There must be at least one room for every 15 delegation members or a minimum of 40 classrooms for every delegation.
5.1.2 There must be one comfort room (T&B) for every 25 delegation members.
5.1.3 There must be non-stop, clean and adequate water supply and uninterrupted electric power.
5.1.4 There must be available and spacious washing areas and clean lavatories with good drainage system.
5.1.5 There must be clean, well-ventilated and spacious dining / kitchen area.

5.2 Playing venues and other facilities
5.2.1 Standard playing areas / venues for all sport events.
5.2.2 Accessible to transportation and communication.
5.2.3 Complete standard equipment for the different sports events.
5.2.4 Availability of grandstands and bleachers.

6. Other Guidelines
6.1 If there is a clear indication that the venue will not be ready on the date of the Palarong Pambansa, the Secretary has the option to reset it at a later date.
6.2 The DepED shall be consulted on the technical aspects of the construction of the facilities for the different sports events.
6.3 After the Palaro, the DepED shall provide assistance in the formulation of the sports program to ensure the maximum utilization of the sports facilities.

Reference:

Enclosure to DepED Memorandum No. 65, s. 2007