08/11/2026
🏀 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! 🏀
The Magallanes Elite Referees Incorporated (MERI) would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the successful Opening Ceremony of the 1st Magallanes Elite Referees Incorporated Developmental Basketball Tournament 2026!
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the following:
1. LGU Magallanes, headed by Hon. Maria Elena Ramona M. Ragragio;
2. Magallanes National High School / Magallanes School of Fisheries headed by Mr. Domingo Enteria , Principal III;
3. Hin-ay Referees Group Of Irosin - HRGI, Inc.
4. All participating teams, coaches, players, and team representatives; and
5. The entire community of Magallanes, Sorsogon, for your overwhelming support and cooperation.
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
This tournament would not have been possible without the generous support of our major sponsors:
1. Imprimitus Printing Services
2. Mr. Albert Realce Honrubia
3. Municipal Councilor Michael H. Haquihaca
Your generosity and commitment to community sports development are truly appreciated. Thank you for believing in our mission!
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
As part of our commitment to HONESTY, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY, MERI commits to regularly posting the financial records of this ongoing tournament through our official page.
For everyone's information, we will disclose the following:
INCOME AND COLLECTIONS:
1. Registration fees collected from participating teams;
2. Financial assistance and contributions from our sponsors and benefactors; and
3. Total proceeds collected through the Nightly Tournament (NYT) activities during basketball games at our venue.
EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS:
1. Cash prizes for winning teams;
2. Honoraria and remuneration for referees and table officials;
3. Venue rental expenses;
4. Food and refreshments; and
5. Procurement of materials and other tournament-related expenses.
We believe that everyone who contributes to this undertaking deserves to know how every peso is collected, managed, and spent.
OUR COMMITMENT BEYOND THE TOURNAMENT
As stipulated in our approved Activity Proposal, should there be any remaining proceeds after settling all tournament expenses, these will be allocated for the procurement of essential equipment and materials needed by Magallanes Elite Referees Incorporated for its future activities and community sports programs.
These include:
1. Digital basketball game clock;
2. Electronic buzzer;
3. Speaker with microphone; and
4. Renewal of SBP licenses of our member referees.
Our goal is not merely to organize a basketball tournament but also to strengthen our organization, improve the quality of our officiating services, and provide better sporting activities for our community.
OUR PURPOSE, OUR ADVOCACY
This tournament is more than just a basketball competition. It is an opportunity to discover and develop young basketball talents, promote sportsmanship, strengthen community relationships, and uplift the standard of basketball in our beloved community.
Once again, THANK YOU to all our sponsors, benefactors, participating teams, supporters, and the people of Magallanes!
Together, let us continue building a stronger basketball community.
WE OFFICIATE. WE EDUCATE.
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND!
MAGALLANES ELITE REFEREES INCORPORATED Quality Officiating with Pride and Dignity.
