Newly-inducted Cesafi president Atty. Augusto W. Go throughout his speech. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly inducted CESAFI president Augusto W. Go has assured Cebuano sports activities followers of huge adjustments taking place on the new Cebu Coliseum.
These adjustments prioritize security, consolation, and affordability, he stated.
Go, who can be the president of the College of Cebu (UC), made the announcement throughout his official induction as CESAFI president on Thursday night, on the Citadines Resort.
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In his speech, he shared a joke that even his spouse was stunned he took on the function.
“I do know lots of my associates had been stunned after I grew to become CESAFI president. Even my spouse when she noticed my photograph in The Freeman—informed me, ‘Didn’t you say you’d by no means settle for any extra positions?’” stated Go, who can be celebrating the tenth anniversary of UC Med.
He additionally took time to commend outgoing CESAFI president Atty. Paulino Yabao of the College of Southern Philippines Basis (USPF) for his management over the previous two years.
“You probably did an excellent job. Now, I simply comply with your footsteps,” Go informed Yabao throughout his speech.
What drew applause and pleasure from the group was Go’s main announcement concerning the adjustments that will likely be taking place on the new Cebu Coliseum.
CESAFI will solely be charged ₱8,000 per sport day to make use of the Cebu Coliseum, an enormous low cost in comparison with the upper rental charges anticipated on the under-construction SM Seaside Enviornment within the South Highway Properties.
This, he stated, is his private contribution as CESAFI president.
“A query was requested, how a lot is CESAFI paying now? It’s ₱8,000 a day. Somebody stated we should always flip off the air-conditioning to save cash. I stated, ‘No.’ I used to be as soon as a authorities official. I do know the Philippines has one of the crucial costly electrical energy charges on the planet, however we’re not turning it off. We’re not turning the coliseum into an oven,” Go stated.
Go additionally clarified possession and administration of the brand new Cebu Coliseum, noting that though he had no prior management over it, he does now and he plans to run it in another way.
“It’s not owned by us. It’s owned by a company. I’ve by no means run it earlier than, however now that I’m the president of the Coliseum, I’ve management over it. I’ve poured in a major quantity to make it fully protected and absolutely air-conditioned. I count on a cooler CESAFI Season 25–26,” he stated.
Along with the upgraded air-conditioning, Go introduced that the complete roofing has been changed to higher insulate the venue and maintain the warmth out.
The coliseum will even characteristic a FIBA-standard basketball courtroom and different upgraded facilities for the good thing about sports activities patrons.
Most significantly, Augusto Go promised all renovations could be accomplished earlier than September.
The induction ceremony was led by Regional Trial Courtroom Decide Vincent Deo Albeos, a former pupil of Go at UC and now presiding decide of Department 54 in Lapu-Lapu Metropolis.
Becoming a member of Go in Taking Their Oaths Have been Cesafi’s New Officers: Vice President Fr. Francisco Antonio Estepha (USC), Treasurer Dr. Dino Diez (Velez School), and Secretary Fr. Randy figuracion, SDB (DBTC).
Outgoing president Yabao appeared again on his two-year time period with pleasure and confidence within the league’s future.
“It’s been a humbling expertise to guide CESAFI these previous two years. And now, CESAFI isn’t simply in good palms—it’s in the very best palms, with our new president, Atty. Augusto W. Go. So expensive associates, let’s proceed to help our new officers,” Yabao stated.
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