Deems Evan T. Mengullo, a teacher at Mapanas Agro Industrial High School, swore in an affidavit that he is the assistant coach for the school's boys' athletics team competing in an upcoming regional competition from January 26-February 2, 2013 in Tacloban City. He affirmed that he submitted valid and authentic credentials for his athletes to the Department of Education. Mengullo signed the affidavit to attest to the truth and validity of the information provided.