The student-athletes with Chancellor Murao, VCAA Novero, Dean Cruz, and the DHK faculty

UP Mindanao's top student-athletes were honored at the Flag Ceremony on September 30, 2024. The student-athletes were introduced individually alongside their teammates and their local, national, and international competition events. The roll call recognized their hard work, dedication, excellence, and outstanding achievements in their sports events. A token of appreciation from a sponsor, in the form of backpacks from Hawk Topbond Philippines Inc., was distributed. Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao handed out the backpacks, assisted by VCAA Annabelle Novero, Dean Jhoanna Cruz, and the DHK faculty. The Department of Human Kinetics extended its gratitude to Hawk Topbond Philippines for the generous sponsorship, which served as a reminder of the collaborative efforts to uplift student-athletes.  

The athletes were recognized for their adherence to the following criteria:

• Athletic Performance (Training Attendance)
• Athletic Excellence (Awards and recognitions in sport)
• Leadership, Sportsmanship and Character
• Balancing Athletics and Academics
• Dedication and Training/Playing Ethic

The athletes and their events were named, as follows:

ATHLETICS (3 Student-Athletes)

• Jesiell Añides
• Jaylord Rebucas
• Alexander Fontanilla

Event Participated: 

Local

• Araw ng Dabaw March 18-19, 2023, UM Athletic Oval
• Kadayawan Athletics Open Tournament, August 26-27, 2023, UM Athletic Oval
• Regional SCUAA, September 2023, Shotput (GOLD), Discuss Throw (GOLD) - PASUC

National

• National SCUAA – October 1-6 2023, Tarlac Agricultural University

BADMINTON (3 Student-Athletes)

• Roi Samuel S. Centina
• Jerome Amiel Alcebar
• Arley Curt Albarillo

Event Participated:

• Hapak Dabaw - 03/16/2024 - Smash N' Drop Badminton Court Bangkerohan, Davao City - R16 - FIRING SQUAD/COACH KHID BADMINTON CLUB/MSSYS EVENTS
• 4th Madayaw CUP (KADAYAWAN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT) - 08/17/2024 - Smash N' Drop Badminton Court Bangkerohan, Davao City - Quarterfinalists - City Gov't of Davao/ Team Borjoks

CHESS (3 Student-Athletes)

• Elaine Mae Tibayan
• Arkee Montegrande
• Christan Tolentino

Event Participated:

• SCUAA 2023 - 16 September 2023 - Board 4 2nd Place

FOOTBALL (11 Student-Athletes)

• Paul Vincent Elises
• Renier Bascon Resurrecion
• Ceejay Ganal
• Mark Joseph Andam
• Rommel Resma
• Jopheth Mendoza
• Clef Dharyl Oyao
• Cefie Louise Gabisan
• Neil Flores
• Justin Veloso
• John Felix Balabat

SWIMMING (6 Student-Athletes)

• George Karlo Paglinawan
• Allura Javier
• Xanz Riggie Portullano
• Amado Vicente Mendoza
• Hazel Joyce Bumanglag
• Joseph Benedict Lumanao

TABLE TENNIS (3 Student-Athletes)

• Reyzel Dela Cruz
• Gabrielle Xiane Bautista
• Kate Caroline Quiboy

VOLLEYBALL (6 Student-Athletes)

• Justine Rojo
• Jayvee Varquez
• Joshua Kent Donzal
• Al Dominic Sitjar
• Alquin Jhobrik So
• Errol James Minguez

Event Participated:

• 39th Kadayawan Men's Volleyball Tournament, August 17, 2024

BASKETBALL (5 Student-Athletes) - MEN

• Mamburan, Noel
• Arawiran, Glendale
• Pelaez, Clifford Jay
• Lituañas, Paul Cedric
• Diacosta, John Marvin

Event Participated:

• Juegobersidad - May 25, 2024 - DC-UP Gym, UP Mindanao - 2nd Runner up - UP-DHK
• Ongoing participation in Gaisano Grand Cup Season 19 "The Game of the Rising Stars" Inter-collegiate Basketball Competition, They have won during the first game 62 | 84

DANCESPORT

• David Bentulan
• Karisse Arellano
• Aisha Nigella Manansala
• Rainnane Abalos
• Vincent Louie Carmetoles
• Oliver Andrei C. Tangara (competed in the World Dancesport Competition, an international event; see below)*

Event Participated:

Local

• Kadayawan 2024 Invitational DanceSport Competition, 1 Gold
• Araw ng Davao 2024, 1 Gold, 1 Silver
• Cagas Dancesport Championship, 1 Gold

National

• 2nd Ranking Lipa Open 2024, Batangas, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
• UP Oblation Dancesport Championship 9 Silver

International

• *World Dancesport Federation, Cebu Open 2024 and 3rd Quarter Ranking, Silver

FUTSAL (5 Student-Athletes)

• Calizo, Moira Isabella
• Dechavez, Shaira Mae
• Libre, Thea
• Mendoza, Gwyneth
• Mortejo, Dianna Mae

Event Participated:

• Araw Ng Davao Football Festival March 16, 2024 DC -UP sports complex 2nd Runner up
• Kagitingan Cup UP April 20, 2024 Admin Field 1st Runner up
• Bluebird Cup UP Admin Field May 18, 2024, Champion

ARNIS (7 Student-Athletes) - M/W

• Khim Nyle Ubal
• Andrea Paciencia
• Kaye Louren Famulagan
• June Flloyd Tiongson Zabala
• Glennon Jhon Narvaez Malisa
• Jonathan Ryle Mata
• Dandred Bustamante

Event Participated:

Local

• 39th Kadayawan sa Davao Tournament -Aug. 24-25, 2024 - Gold - KDOE/PEKAF

National

• Philippine National Games – Dec. 17-22, 2024 – Gold – PSC

International

• 17th World Escrima Kali Arnis Federation – Philippines Cebu 3 Silver – WEKAF

ARCHERY (2 Student-Athletes)

• Kristine Madeline Ibag
• Jersey Enaj Vye Gonzales

Event Participated:

National

• 22nd Philippine Archery Cup Leg 2- June 7-9 2024- 2 Golds- World Archery Philippines
• Philippine National Games- December 20, 2023- 2 Golds- Philippine Sports Commission

International

• 2023 ASEAN Youth Archery Championship, Open- August 16-19, 2024- 2 Golds- World Archery Philippines