After garnering an impressive total of 158 medals, Western Visayas clinched first runner-up in the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Games. The sports competition, held in Mambajao, Camiguin from April 23 to 27, 2025, marked a historic milestone for the team, as it was their first time placing second after years of participation.

The Western Visayas team played with determination and skill, finishing with 58 gold, 52 silver, and 48 bronze medals. This remarkable performance earned widespread acclaim from universities and colleges across the region. Dr. Leomar de los Santos, ISAT U Sports Director, expressed pride in the team’s achievement and extended his gratitude to the athletes, coaches, and coordinators.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the athletes’ hard work and the guidance of our dedicated coaches and coordinators from day one. This win will motivate us to continue what we have started,” he said.

The National Capital Region emerged as overall champion with 272 medals, while Region 3 placed third with 181 medals. The National SCUAA Games 2025 was hosted by Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC) in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Camiguin.

Badminton (Women’s Singles A)

  • Bronze Medalist
  • Ia Shane Galvez ( Iloilo City Campus)
  • Coach: Mr. Jerry D. Alcallaga

Futsal – Champion

  • Calyn Suarnaba (Iloilo City Campus), member of the SUNN team representing Region VI

Football (Men’s) – Gold

  • Alex John Doctora (Barotac Nuevo Campus) member of the SUNN team representing Region VI

Basketball (Men’s) – Silver

  • Kirsy John Villanueva ( Barotac Nuevo Csmpus) member of the NISU team representing Region VI

Arnis (Men’s)

  • Anyo Men Doble Non-Traditional Synchronized – Silver
    • Renil Pelobello – BEED 3C
    • Clark Jhenzel Muya – BSIT 2A
    • Dave Laurence Belonio – BSIT 3A
  • Anyo Men Doble Weapon Traditional – Bronze
    • Ian Romualdez – BSTM 2A
    • Renil Pelobello – BEED 3C
    • Clark Jhenzel Muya – BSIT 2B
  • Live Stick – Gold
    • Mark Vincent Asumbra
  • Coach – Dr. Reuben Articulo

Arnis (Women’s) – Bronze

  • Synchronized Team Event – Espada Y Daga – Traditional
    • Janelle R. Tañedo – BSME 1A
    • Angel Grace P. Suede – BSME 1A
    • Candice R. Talagon – BSHM 2C
  • Coach – Ms. Ana V. Ancheta
  • Assistant Coach – Dr. Bonnie Gay Bandada

Pencak Silat (Men’s)

  • Tunggal – Gold
    • Froilan Kurt Tabucuran – BINDTECH ELT 1A
  • Ganda – Gold
    • Clear Ardales – BIT CT 3A
    • Mark Larry Apruebo – BSIT AT 4A
  • Regu – Gold
    • Khurt Ayen Dela Cruz – BIT FAT 3A
    • Ivan Jed Lanzarote – BSME 3A
    • John Vincent Talha – BSME 3A
  • Tanding Class S – Gold
    • Michael John Gapasinao – BIT AT 2B
  • Tanding Class A – Silver
    • Samuel Tacloban – BTVTED ELT 2A
  • Tanding Class B – Silver
    • John Vincent Talha – BSME 3A
  • Bebas (Solo Creative) – Silver
    • Jerrick Mitz Escosalan – BSIT 4C
  • Coach – Dr. Lino Baldevarona

Pencak Silat (Women’s)

  • Tunggal – Gold
    • Lorraine Verde – BSHM 4D
  • Regu – Gold
    • Sarah Tajapal – BTVTED BCW 1A
    • Edynn Jayza Gagatam – BSA 4B
    • Rica Mae Talha – BSHM 3B
  • Tanding Class S – Gold
    • Sarah Tajapal – BTVTED BCW 1A
  • Tanding Class B – Gold
    • Trixie Nicole Taclahan – BSHM 1B
  • Tanding Class D – Gold
    • Avegail Faith Aldimita – BSED English 4A, Miagao Campus
  • Tanding Class F – Gold
    • Goldie Ann Tabafa – BSCD 3A
  • Bebas (Solo Creative) – Silver
    • Ross Camille Tamayor – BSIT 3C
  • Coach – Mr. Lourence Taclahan
  • Chaperone: Elmera Queen V. Illaga

Athletics

  • Silver
    • Stephine Delariarte – 1500m, 3000m, 5000m (ISAT U)
  • Bronze
    • Jericho Salazar – 4×400 Mixed Relay
  • Coach – Dr. Ivymay Florenz B. Sernicula
  • Assistant Coach – Mr. Selmar Fufunan

Volleyball (Women’s) – Bronze

  • Kayla Gene R. Daquero – ISAT U Dumangas Campus

Chess (Men’s)

  • Champion, Board 1 – John Joseph Fuentes – Barotac Nuevo Campus
  • Coach – Mr. Ernest Andreigh C. Centina

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