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SSC OP/PS & GSP BIGGEST LOSER- WAIST NO MORE EDITION WINNER CROWNED
By: Arianne Joy G. Costumbrado,
Planning and Development Office Technical Staff
Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Health is a large word.  It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well.. and not today's pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man.  ~James H. West

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Launching of “OP/PS & GSP Biggest Loser- Waist No More Edition”
courtesy of Mark Espino, MassCom Dept.

Launching of the Project

The Human Resource and Development Office partnered with the School Clinic of St. Scholastica’s College launched a joint project, the “OP/PS & GSP Biggest Loser- Waist No More Edition” last January 14, 2011 (Saturday) at the school field.  The project was intended to combat rising obesity among the OP/PS and GSP and to promote the importance of daily physical activity. 

Participants were welcomed on stage by Ms. Katherine Yarte, HR Manager. The participating OP/PS and GSP danced on stage to the tune of “Sabay Tayo Magpapayat” as the official theme song of The Biggest Loser Pinoy. Ms. Yarte together with Ms. Marlyn Laron, Ms. Elvira Porta, Ms. Maricris Aba and Nurse Rovilin Alonzo led the morning aerobics. The group taught zumba, a latin-inspired fitness program which involves dance and aerobics elements. Everybody enjoyed doing the zumba exercise to the tune of “Waka Waka” by Shakira.

Throughout the 3-month period, from January to March 2012, the health of the participating OP/PS and GSP was assessed and measured weekly to monitor who among them lost the most number of inches from their waist. As an added incentive, Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB, School President, pledged the free use of the gym and wellness center at Friedenshaus Hotel School for one year.

Announcement of Big Winner

Finally, the announcement of winners was made last March 24, 2012 at the Sr. Kuniberta Strathmann Hall. The program started with the morning exercise which was led by our very own College P.E. professors, Ms. Encarnita Deveraturda, Ms. Gigi Cordova, and Mr. Choy Quesada.

Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB, our School President and Sr. Vicenta Anuran, OSB, our Vice President for Administrative Affairs were present too during the awarding. Winners of the OP/PS and GSP Biggest Loser- Waist No More Edition were the following:

• Ms. Christina Duque of the College Department was crowned Big Winner and she received a sash, certificate, tumbler, towel, and a T-Shirt from Dr. Madeleine Buraga and the clinic staff. A DVD player and a one-year free membership from the gym and wellness center of Friedenshaus Hotel, were also awarded to Ms. Duque by Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB.


• Mr. Ed Domingo, 2nd placer and Ms. Dory Casanova, 4th placer, both received a certificate, t-shirt, and other gift items from the clinic staff. Two cellular phones which were donated by Sr. Mary Thomas were also given to Mr. Domingo and Ms. Casanova.


• Ms. Alice Cruzos of the Music Department, 3rd placer also received a certificate, T-shirt, tumbler, and other gift items from the clinic staff. A bag from Sr. Mary Thomas was awarded to Ms. Cruzos.


• Mr. Brando Mamitag, 5th placer, received a certificate and other gift items too from Dr. Buraga and the clinic staff. He was also given the “Best in Aero Form” award.

Other special awards given to the following participants:

• “With Effort but did not make it to the top Award” were given to Ms. Carlyn Patente, Ms. Rosemarie Bayan, Ms. Nancy Lavapie, Mr. Lito Benito, Ms. Elvie Porta, and Ms. Cris Aba.

• “Better Late than Never Award” was given to Ms. Virgie Eduba.

• “Age Doesn’t Matter Award” were given to Mr. Jun Edrosa and Ms. Pearly Medina.

• “Hanggang Effort Lang Award” were given to Ms. Marlyn Laron and Ms. Arianne Costumbrado.

• “Early Bird Award” were given to Ms. Emy Barsigan and Ms. Cris Aba.

• “Best in Aerobics Attire” were given to Ms. Rosemarie Bayan and Erwin Lualhati.

• “Best in Aerobics Form” were given to Mr. Brando Mamitag and Ms. Cris Aba.

• “Aerobics Finisher Award” was given to Ms. Elvie Porta.

The first OP/PS and GSP Biggest Loser- Waist No More edition was indeed a success. All participants remain motivated and eager to live a healthy lifestyle to become more productive at work. Sr. Mary Thomas also shared her good news. The President’s Office will continue to support the Saturday aerobics of the OP/PS and GSP even after the contest.

That in all things, God may be glorified!    

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