The University of the Philippines Mindanao has partnered with Kapatirang Doble Olisi Escrima (KDOE) to establish a sports academy. Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof. Annabelle Novero, on behalf of Chancellor  Lyre Anni Murao, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Master (GM) Mario Palazuelo of the KDOE for the arnis sports academy in the UP Mindanao Main Library on September 23, 2022. The sports academy training sessions will be conducted from October 01 to December 17, 2022, every Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM at the UP Mindanao Atrium with GM Mario as the head trainer.