{"id":3351,"date":"2025-03-05T12:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T04:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/?p=3351"},"modified":"2025-04-17T22:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:41:47","slug":"nocci-supports-launch-of-bayawan-norsu-sports-complex-for-cvraa-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/nocci-supports-launch-of-bayawan-norsu-sports-complex-for-cvraa-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NOCCI Supports Launch of Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex for CVRAA 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), led by President Edward Du, played a significant role in the formal turnover and blessing of the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex, a new venue set to host the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) Games. The event, held in Bayawan City, marks a pivotal step in enhancing the region&#8217;s sports infrastructure and providing a state-of-the-art facility for athletes in Central Visayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">President Du and other NOCCI officers attended the ceremony, underscoring their unwavering commitment to fostering regional economic development and promoting sports excellence. The Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex is the official venue for the 2025 CVRAA, offering modern amenities for both athletes, spectators and sports officials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The event&#8217;s blessing was attended by local business leaders, ensuring that the venue is a place of inspiration and achievement for future sports events. With this new complex, Bayawan City solidifies its position as a prime hub for athletic competitions, contributing to the growth of sports and athletics in Negros Oriental and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"897\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), led by President Edward Du, marked another milestone in its commitment to regional progress by actively participating in the formal turnover and blessing of the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex. The new facility, located in Bayawan City, is set to serve as the official venue for the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (<em data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"818\">CVRAA<\/em>) Games, positioning the city as a key player in the regional sports landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1225\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ceremony, attended by prominent business and civic leaders, highlighted the growing synergy between infrastructure development and athletic excellence in the province. NOCCI\u2019s involvement in this initiative reflects its strategic vision to support inclusive economic development through diverse channels, including sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1558\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">President Du, in his remarks during the turnover, emphasized the broader economic and social benefits that facilities like the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex bring to host communities. \u201cThe new <em data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1426\">CVRAA<\/em> venue is not only an investment in sports,\u201d Du said, \u201cbut also an investment in people, opportunity, and regional competitiveness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"2030\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex boasts state-of-the-art amenities designed to meet national athletic standards, making it an ideal setting for the 2025 <em data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1720\">CVRAA<\/em> Games. It includes a regulation-size track and field, multipurpose courts, training rooms, and accommodations for athletes and officials. These features are expected to attract not just participants, but also spectators and tourists, boosting the local economy in the lead-up to and during the regional event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2356\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NOCCI\u2019s consistent support for projects like the <em data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2088\">CVRAA<\/em> sports complex underscores the organization\u2019s belief in infrastructure as a catalyst for sustainable development. The chamber recognizes that investments in sports facilities can help drive ancillary sectors such as tourism, transportation, retail, and food services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2740\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moreover, the upcoming <em data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2388\">CVRAA<\/em> Games are anticipated to serve as a showcase of young athletic talent across Central Visayas, offering students and amateur athletes a competitive platform to display their skills. By hosting the event, Bayawan City\u2014and by extension, Negros Oriental\u2014will gain valuable exposure and create momentum for future opportunities in sports and event tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"3055\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ceremonial blessing of the complex was attended by clergy, school officials, local government representatives, and private sector partners. The event featured symbolic acts of dedication, underscoring the vision of the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex as a hub for achievement, sportsmanship, and community pride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3405\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In collaboration with local stakeholders, NOCCI played an integral role in facilitating support from both the public and private sectors, ensuring the readiness of the facility ahead of the 2025 <em data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3259\">CVRAA<\/em> Games. The chamber also helped align logistics, advocacy, and community engagement, reinforcing its leadership role beyond business and commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3710\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NOCCI Executive Director John Jalandoni noted that this involvement illustrates how chambers of commerce can meaningfully contribute to social infrastructure development. \u201cThe <em data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3590\">CVRAA<\/em> is more than an athletic event\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of community resilience, talent, and shared purpose,\u201d Jalandoni said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"4039\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bayawan City officials also lauded NOCCI\u2019s participation, stating that their partnership significantly accelerated the completion and promotion of the complex. Local businesses, anticipating the economic ripple effects of the event, have begun preparing to accommodate the expected influx of visitors during the <em data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4031\">CVRAA<\/em> season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4358\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The business community is optimistic about the long-term impact of the complex. With its capability to host future <em data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4163\">CVRAA<\/em> events and other athletic competitions, Bayawan City is now on track to become a regional sports destination, attracting not only athletes but also sports organizations and development programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4687\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As preparations for the 2025 <em data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4396\">CVRAA<\/em> continue, NOCCI remains committed to supporting logistics, promotions, and stakeholder coordination. The chamber\u2019s role extends to ensuring the games become an economic multiplier for the local economy, echoing its broader mission of regional empowerment through cross-sector collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"5107\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In its support for the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex and the upcoming <em data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4765\">CVRAA<\/em>, NOCCI exemplifies its proactive stance in aligning infrastructure investments with community and economic development goals. With facilities now in place, and collaboration among stakeholders steadily strengthening, the road to the 2025 <em data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5011\">CVRAA<\/em> is not only a journey of athletic excellence\u2014it\u2019s a testament to the power of unified progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"simple-translate\" class=\"simple-translate-system-theme\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-button isShow\" style=\"background-image: url('moz-extension:\/\/644eff69-f3ac-4c65-ac81-fa02192a5067\/icons\/512.png'); height: 22px; width: 22px; top: 628px; left: 205px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-panel \" style=\"width: 300px; height: 200px; top: 0px; left: 0px; font-size: 13px;\">\n<div class=\"simple-translate-result-wrapper\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<div class=\"simple-translate-move\" draggable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"simple-translate-result-contents\">\n<p class=\"simple-translate-result\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p class=\"simple-translate-candidate\" dir=\"auto\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), led by President Edward Du, played a significant role in the formal turnover and blessing of the Bayawan-NORSU Sports Complex, a new venue set to host the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) Games. 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