Tanudan, Kalinga – The Municipal Government of Tanudan reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing young athletes by awarding cash incentives and citations to four iTanudan sports achievers who recently represented the municipality in national and international competitions.
During the municipality's Kapehan on July 13 in Banagao, Poblacion, the local government, led by Mayor Jaedicke Rhoss Dagadag, recognized the dedication and achievements of the athletes through resolutions from the Sangguniang Bayan, headed by Vice Mayor Antonio Basungit Jr., along with corresponding cash incentives.
The honorees were Calleigh Duqueyne Sumoldao Paga, Maverick May Gacayon, Nathaniel Mendoza Dalanao, and Laurent Briel Awingan Ballog.
Paga was recognized for winning multiple gold medals in the 2026 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, which earned her a slot in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa. Gacayon also received a commendation after winning a gold medal in the 2026 CARAA Meet and qualifying for this year's Palarong Pambansa. Both athletes received P5,000 each and are also set to receive additional incentives for the medals they won in the district, provincial, and regional meets.
Meanwhile, Dalanao and Ballog were honored for their outstanding performances in the Kabibo Banjak Alegria International 2026 and the UCI Mountain Bike Continental + XCO Junior Series held in Surigao del Norte. Dalanao received P15,000 after finishing among the Top 5, while Ballog was awarded P25,000 for capturing the gold medal in the international cycling competition.
The latest recognition came just a month after the Municipal Government also granted cash incentives to young iTanudan athletes who won medals in an international Muay Thai competition, reflecting the local government's sustained commitment to rewarding excellence in sports.
Mayor Dagadag expressed pride in the growing number of young athletes from Tanudan who continue to excel on bigger stages, assuring them of the municipality's continued support as they pursue higher levels of competition.
"Maragsakan kami ta umad-adu dagitoy a-annak tayo nga age-excel iti sports. Isu nga we highly encourage dagitoy daduma pay nga a-annak tayo ditoy Tanudan nga ag-train da latta nga ag-train tapnu nu kayat da man nga sumali kadagiti naduma duma nga competitions ket sisusuporta tayo kanyada," Dagadag said.
The mayor's message underscores the Municipal Government's belief that investing in young athletes not only rewards their hard work but also inspires more iTanudan youth to pursue excellence in sports and bring honor to their municipality on the national and international stage.
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