The UP Mindanao Department of Human Kinetics (DHK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kapatirang Doble Olisi Escrima (KDOE) on September 23, 2022, to develop a Sports Academy focusing on Arnis. In the photo, KDOE President/Founder Grand Master Mario Palazuelo (left) and UPMin Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Annabelle Novero signed the MOU at the UPMin University Library, witnessed by (left-right) DHK staff Charmaine Dimalanta, DHK department chairperson Asst. Prof. Jezreel Abarca, and Asst. Prof. Erwin Protacio. The Sports Academy- Arnis sessions begin October 1, 2022, and end on December 17, 2022. Sessions are every Saturday, from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM at UP Mindanao Atrium. Registration is still ongoing until October 3, 2022. Interested persons may register through the following link: ttps://forms.gle/HF7m8uqrcpcekehLA

The UP Mindanao DHK is working towards the goal of promoting excellence in sports through the Mindanao Sports Development Program. The collaboration between UPMin DHK and KDOE for Sports Academy-Arnis moves toward this vision. The DHK is working towards the establishment of a College of Human Kinetics. It presently offers the Associate in Arts in Sports Studies, the Bachelor in Sports Science, the Diploma in Exercise and Sports Science, and the UP Diliman Off-campus MS in Human Movement Science.