Despite the tsunami scare going around in the North of Manila as a result of Japan's earthquake and tsunami tragedy, the launching of Ilocos Youth Football Association (IYFA) and Futbol Academy of the North (FAN) still persevered. Hence, on March 12, 2011 in the IYFA Football Field, the anticipated happened. The event was spearheaded by the VGent Group of Companies and supported by the leadership of Vigan City, St. Williams Institute, Miramar Barangay Council and the Municipality of Magsingal. Over 200 football players were trained by IYFA and participated in the launching.
A parade commenced the event showcasing the roster of Miramar Elementary School football players, Miramar Elementary School Rondalla Club, delegates from Miriam Academy of Valenzuela, officers and prime movers of Stl Williams Institute, FAN, IYFA, Vgent Group of Companies, and indigents of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Led by VGent Group of Companies Chairman Emeritus Mr. Felicisimo Gorospe and Overall Chairman Mrs. Erlinda Gorospe, the parade served as an announcement to the community that football will be or is now a promising sport for Ilocos Sur.
During the program, a special prayer and blessing of the football field was offered by Rev. Segundino Cortez of San Isidro and Miramar Parish. Miramar Barangay Captain Arnel B. Renon welcomed guests and officers by personally acknowledging that, “this is a start of a very athletic beginning for the people of my town.”
Regarded as “milestone in sports” by the keynote guest of the event, Vigan City Vice Mayor Ryan Luis V. Singson recognized that “FAN and IYFA will surely give a life-changing period of athleticism for kids and teens of Ilocos.”
Dr. Antonio P. Agustin, IYFA vice president added, “gapo ti atoy nga proyekto, ado ti maited na nga trabaho ken ado nga turista ti mapan ditoy (this program will generate jobs and promote sports tourism).”
Officers were inducted by Vice Mayor Singson which includes Futbol Academy of the North (FAN) Chairman Mr. Angel R. Tovera, President Mrs. Zosima G. Friala, Vice President Mrs. Myrna C. Manzano, Secretary Mrs. Eva P. Tadique and Treasurer Mr. Gilbert G. Preza. It was followed by Ilocos Youth Football Association (IYFA) President Mr. Edgar Robert O. De Jesus, Vice President Dr. Antonio P. Agustin, Secretary Mr. Glenn P. Taneza, Treasure Mrs. Angelina G. Barroga and Auditor Mr. Mario U. Gorospe.
Coach Edgar Robert de Jesus who is responsible for the grassroots training of the local football players in Ilocos Sur expressed his enthusiasm indicating that, “Magsingal and the greater Ilocos Sur has a lot of potential in being world class football players. In due time and with the support of the academic and business community, we will reach this goal.”
FAN Secretary Mrs. Myrna C. Manzano explained the genesis of FAN and IYFA passionately describing how it started. The program was closed by Mr. Felicisimo P. Gorospe, chairman emeritus of VGent Group of Companies declared, “I am so glad and proud to say that we are right on track and that I am pleased to announce that we are now sending not just one (1) but three (3) teams in Slovakia for the Fragaria Cup.”
A press conference was held after the program as well as an exhibition games between Miriam Academy delegates and IYFA men’s team.
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