Augusto W. Go prioritizes security and luxury

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 massive adjustments occurring on the new Cebu Coliseum.

These adjustments prioritize security, consolation, and affordability, he stated.

Go, who can also 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 Lodge.

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In his speech, he shared a joke that even his spouse was shocked he took on the function.

“I do know lots of my associates had been shocked once I grew to become CESAFI president. Even my spouse when she noticed my picture in The Freeman—informed me, ‘Didn’t you say you’d by no means settle for any extra positions?’” stated Go, who can also 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 observe your footsteps,” Go informed Yabao throughout his speech.

What drew applause and pleasure from the group was Go’s main announcement in regards to the adjustments that can be occurring 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 Area within the South Street 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 must 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 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 a different way.

“It’s not owned by us. It’s owned by an organization. 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 big quantity to make it utterly secure and absolutely air-conditioned. I anticipate a cooler CESAFI Season 25–26,” he stated.

Along with the upgraded air-conditioning, Go introduced that the whole roofing has been changed to raised insulate the venue and preserve the warmth out.

The coliseum may even characteristic a FIBA-standard basketball court docket and different upgraded facilities for the good thing about sports activities patrons.

Most significantly, Augusto Go promised all renovations can be accomplished earlier than September.

The induction ceremony was led by Regional Trial Courtroom Decide Vincent Deo Albeos, a former scholar of Go at UC and now presiding decide of Department 54 in Lapu-Lapu Metropolis.

Becoming a member of Go in taking their oaths had 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 delight 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 fingers—it’s in the very best fingers, 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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