The Iloilo City Sports Development Division and Jaro Football Club organized an age group futsal tournament that was played from July 29, 2017 to August 13, 2017 and held at Iloilo City National High School. According to Marc Hermel G. Agriam, one of the organizers, “this event was designed to be a developmental tournament for schools in Iloilo City.”
There were four categories in this futsal tournament: boys born 2000 and below, girls born 2000 and below, boys born 2002 and below, and boys born 2005 and below.
CPU players in the Boys born 2002 and below category.
In the Boys born 2005 and below category, 5 teams joined the competition. The results were 1st: Central Philippine University Team A, 2nd: Lapaz FC Team B, and 3rd: Lapaz FC Team A.
CPU players in the Boys born 2005 and below category.
In another category, Boys born 2000 and below, 7 teams participated. The results were 1st: Iloilo National High School, 2nd: Central Philippine University, and 3rd: Jalandoni Memorial National High School.
CPU players in the Boys born 2000 and below category.
In the Girls born 2000 and below category, 4 teams competed. The results were 1st: Iloilo City National High School, 2nd: Central Philippine University, and 3rd: Iloilo National High School.
CPU players in the Girls born 2000 and below category.
May this tournament hone young Ilonggo and Ilongga football players so that they may represent our country in future tournaments.
For God and country – Lamparero flashes a smile with fellow Filipino athletes.
Jacqui Rose Lamparero, a CPU senior high school student participated in the 2017 ASTC Triathlon Asian Championship on July 21, 2017 held at Jakabaring Sport City, Palembang, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The race was organized by the Asian Triathlon Confederation.
Lamparero was able to finish the 750m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km course in 01:21:31 placing 22nd among international contestants in the Junior Elite Female category. The winner, a Japanese, finished the race with a time of 01:05:43.
The perseverance of a Centralian champion lies in the faith to endure – Lamparero (Second Biker) in yellow and blue.
Previously, Lamparero ranked No. 1 in the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Leg 4 Women Sprint Distance in Cagayan De Oro besting 30 other contestants from all over the country. She also won 1st place in the Sprint Distance 16-19 Age Group Female Title in the recently concluded National Age Group Triathlon 2017 Subic Leg on January 29, 2017 at ACEA Subic Bay (formerly Sands of Triboa) with a time of 1:19:45. The Sprint Distance includes 750M swim, 20K bike and 5K run.
The CPU Golden Lions and the whole CPU community continue to support Jacqui Rose in her training and future races. Centralians are cheering and praying for her.
Members of the Sepak-Takraw National Team and CPU Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Coach pose with VP for Finance and Administration Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, VP for Student Affairs Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, and Atty. Alejandro Somo, CPU Sports Office Director.
Who does not want to see an exhibition game of “Sepak Takraw” by the Philippine Team? Who would not get excited with the “friendly match” between the Philippine Team and the CPU Golden Lions?
On Friday, July 21, 2017, the CPU Golden Lions Team had their “dream match” as they played against Sepak Takraw Philippine Team at the CPU covered Gym. In the warm-ups and preliminary game, the national team showed off what it can do to win medals for the country. Some members of the team were in France to participate in a European tournament. The first regu of the Philippine is considered as among the Top 5 in the world.
Members of the Sepak Takraw National Team pose for posterity in front of the CPU Administration Building.
The match brought so much thrill and excitement to the students, coaches and spectators at the covered gym. With “no guts and no glory” in mind, the CPU Golden Lions roared. They did their best to make the most out of the spectacular chance to play a “friendly game” with the Philippine Sepak Takraw Team. In the 3 sets that were played, the Philippine Team bested the CPU Golden Lions team with a score of 8-21, 19-21, and 13-21. CPU Coach, Pastor Keith Dune Gallos, tried to put his best Regu in the second set in order to win a game. It was a close match. Much to the delight of the crowd, the CPU Sepak Takraw team led by 17-15. But eventually, they Philippine Team won the game. But it only shows that the CPU Sepak Takraw team, the 2017 National PRISAA games champion, can go toe to toe with national team.
Weekly Centralian Link Publication Team led by Director Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on watches the game from a side bench of the covered gym.
In an interview earlier at the CPU Administration Conference Room, Pastor Gallos, Coach of the CPU Golden Lions Team excitedly said that “the game is a big booster to the CPU team, and that the Philippine Team is willing to extend training and technical assistance to the CPU Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Team.”
Another tournament with the CPU Golden Lions will be held on October, according to the team. The Philippine Team coach is a Centralian — Hector Memarion, AB Political Science Batch ’96. After the game, Coach Memarion told Coach Gallos that the CPU team have great talents and is strong in the spiker and setter, but has to practice double time in the tekong. He hopes that their training in Iloilo can help them get a Gold in next month’s competition in Thailand. The Philippine Team had previously won Silver at the SEA Games in Singapore.
An exciting offense and defense actions by the National Team.
During the meeting, Pastor Jec Dan Borlado, area representative of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) took the opportunity of distribute Gideon’s Bible and motivational materials to the national players. He also encouraged the Philippine Team to link up with FCA so that they avail of the programs and spiritual guidance that this organization offers.
Spiker makes a winning hit for the Sepak Takraw National Team.
Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Finance and Administration, and Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs received a couple of Chinlone Sepak Takraw balls made in Myanmar from the Philippine Team during the courtesy call at the CPU Administration Conference Room.
Blue vs. Yellow – Centralian blocks spike in a game against the Philippine team.
There are, at present, 12 members of the CPU Golden Lions Team who are studying in CPU with a scholarship provided by the University, according to Atty. Alejandro S. Somo, Director of the Sports Office. It is great to note that former varsity players of CPU later became members of the national team.
The U15 Philippine Football team poses with the CPU Junior High School Footbal team.
On July 9-22, 2017 the U15 Philippine National Football team will compete against teams in the South East Asian region in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) CUP in Chonburi, Thailand. The Centralian community is proud that one of the three Ilonggo players in the national team is a Grade 8 Junior High School student of Central Philippine University — James Tuazon.
James Tuazon, a thirteen-year old native of Brgy. Jalaud, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo got the nod of the national coach, Emilio “Chieffy” Caligdong. The U15 (Under 15) national team is mentored by the former Azkal skipper who is an Ilonggo from Barotac Nuevo.
James Tuazon, a CPU Golden Lions player, is now part of the U15 Philippine Football team.
Tuazon started playing football at the age of seven. He received numerous recognitions such as Best Midfielder, Best Defender and Best Striker in the various tournaments that he joined. Football also brought him to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. When asked about his experience in his training, Tuazon happily answered, “I have a very good experience as part of the national team. The training did not only develop my skills in football but our coaches also taught us to develop our attitude.”
His message for the young athletes is to follow their dreams and do not forget to study. He is also passionate and a voracious learner. “Football is my passion, and I love to watch videos about football” he added. U15 Head Coach Chieffy Caligdong was amazed with the skills and attitude of Tuazon on and off the pitch. Caligdong scouted Tuazon during the Philippine Football Federation Festival of Football (FOF) in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental last March 2017.
Coach Chieffy Caligdong congratulates James Tuazon after scoring a goal.
In a friendly match last June 27, 2017 at the Iloilo Sports Complex between CPU Junior High School football team, Tuazon struck two goals for the national squad on the 65th and 72nd minutes. But the CPU Golden Lions, coached by Engr. Marc Hermel G. Agriam, managed to level the score courtesy of Hanns Soldevilla and Jil Sander Pillora on the 75th and 76th minutes respectively. Coach Agriam praised the effort of his players considering that they have a tied game against the national team. The parents of the CPU Golden Lions team were joyful of the outcome of the game.
The U15 Philippine team is in Iloilo for a month-long training camp.
Centralian Nursing students at the Ceres Cup 2017.
Three football teams from Central Philippine University joined in the 4th Ceres Cup in Negros Occidental on May 20 to 21. One of the CPU teams was composed of female Nursing and CBA students, and two others among the more than 400 participating teams across the country.
The tournaments were played at North Field, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College Football Field, and Sta. Maria Football Field – all in Talisay City. The major organizer and event benefactor – Vallacar Transit (owners of the Ceres line transport) provided the participants with free transportation.
The two-day football festival is aimed at providing football enthusiasts the opportunity to foster and exhibit sportsmanship in a competitive, safe, and friendly environment. Ceres Cup also encouraged the CPU teams to become stronger in the local, national and commercial tournaments. / with reports from Karen Kaye Natividad & Sunstar Philippines
The 4th Ceres Cup 7-A-Side Football Festival – U13 Boys Champions point their fingers to heaven acknowledging their faith in Jesus Christ.
It was another great win for the Jaro Football Club U13 Boys as they claimed the championship crown at the 4th Ceres Cup held on May 21-22, 2017 at Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The Jaro FC U13 Boys bested forty other football teams coming from all over the country; beating Sagay City FC (A) in the championship game with a 9-1 win.
The champions raise their hard earned trophy.
The U13 Boys breezed through the qualifiers showing their skills and determination through these wins: Game 1 vs Sum-Ag FC (2-0), Game 2 vs Crocs FC (1-1), Game 3 vs Silay FC (8-0), and Game 4 vs Escalante FC (2-1). The quarterfinal match was a heart-stopping game beating NOFA Selection with a 1-0 win. This was then followed by an exciting semi-final 4-1 win against KNN Cebu. The final game against Sagay City FC was a class of its own as the U13 Boys dominated the game with 9 goals, thus winning the U13 championship!
The Jaro FC U13 Boys is mainly composed of players from Central Philippine University, namely Lian Joseph Celis, Johann Mitchell Javellana, Jan Roger Lamparero, Jake Andrew Loable, Selwin Nickos Mamon, Francis Josh Mediana, Jake Salazar, and John Joshua Moises. The rest of the players are from other Iloilo schools: Ignatius Daniel Amular from Assumption Iloilo, Ross Alfred Ferrer and Kevin Sibayan from Hua Siong, Charles Mana-ay from Jalandoni School, and Benj Justin Lustica – who was also hailed as the MVP of said game – from La Paz. They are guided, coached, and mentored by Coach Jonathan Alabado and Coach Snap Plagata Cajelo.
The Ceres Cup is a national invitational league that provides football enthusiasts in the Philippines the opportunity to exhibit their skills and talents in football while competing with other teams. It is also a venue for them to foster sportsmanship and in a competitive, safe, and friendly environment.
80 minutes is not enough for Central Philippine University and Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive high School to decide who will lift the JR ROBLES U16 championship trophy at the Iloilo Sports Complex on May 13, 2017.
Both teams showed their will to win in every ball possession, but it was BNNCHS who first blinked in the 36th minute when ace defender Edwin Doctora was sent out by referee Stephen Beria for striking Christian Dequilla of CPU. With ten men playing on the pitch BNNCHS went more aggressive to convert a goal but the defense of the Golden Lions was too tight for them.
Three minutes before the final whistle during the extra period Raphael Joseph Paz of CPU converted a right foot strike near the box past BNNCHS Best Goal Keeper Brain Bedia for a 1-nil lead. Coach Domingo Subo´s side could not recover anymore after defender Mark Anthony Bedia was sent off for reckless tackle and settled for 1st runner up. On the other hand, I, PAG ASA FC defeated Sta. Barbara National High School 3-2 to grab the 2nd runner up trophy.
K.J. Guidoriagao of IPFC scored two successive goals in the 49thand 59th minute, SBNCHS did not give up, Best Striker Arn Philip Silao gave hope to his team with a superb right volley in the 64th minutes. Six minutes latter Godfrey Sontillanosa equalized the score 2 all, two minutes before the final whistle Jay Sonza was the hero for IPFC finding the back of the net for the winning goal.
Meanwhile Tyler Kim Rivera of CPU takes the best midfield award and CPU´s Antonio Velario IV as Best Defender. Fair play award was given to I PAG ASA FC. Also present during awarding is Mr. Pablito Araneta, consultant for sports province of Iloilo, Engr. Duffie Botavara, tournament director and Mr. Leandro Hautea of Iloilo football Association. “I would like to thank the 12 teams who participated in the tournament and also Governor Arthur Defensor for allowing us to use the ISC football field and also to Dr. Ma. Janelyn Fundal Of ISC.” JR Robles said.
Perseverance and faith – Lamparero claims the best time by a Filipino in the 2017 ASTC Triathlon Junior Asian Cup.
Jacqui Rose Lamparero, a CPU senior high school student claimed the best time by a Filipino and ranked 6th in the Junior Elite Women+s Category of the 2017 Asian Triathlon Confederation Triathlon Junior Asian Cup held at ACEA Beach, Subic Bay Freeport on April 29, 2017.
Lamparero was able to finish the 750m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km course in 1:18:02 placing 6th among international contenders from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and others. Three Filipinos got into the top ten with Lamparero leading; Una Sibayan ranked 7th with a time of 1:19:55 and Victorija Deldio placed 8th with 1:20:04.
In 2016, the 17 year old athlete topped the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Leg 4 Women Sprint Distance in Cagayan De Oro besting 30 other contestants from all over the country. She also won 1st place in the Sprint Distance 16-19 Age Group Female Title in the recently concluded National Age Group Triathlon 2017 Subic Leg on January 29, 2017 at ACEA Subic Bay (formerly Sands of Triboa) with a time of 1:19:45. The Sprint Distance includes 750M swim, 20K bike and 5K run.
Lamparero accomplished her goal of being the first Filipino to finish the triathlon. She credits her win to her training, family and faith in God. “It was an honor representing my country in this year+s ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon beyond grateful to the Man above because He leads me onward.”
The ASTC Triathlon Junior Asian Cup is an international triathlon event organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines in cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and sanctioned by the Asian Triathlon Confederation (ATC) and the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
Rev. Jalando-on coach of the CPU Golden Lions Table Tennis Team with his athletes. The Women+s Team bagged the Bronze medal, and Kimberly Solocasa placed 3rd in the Singles Event.
The National PRISAA games in Iba, Zambales from April 23 to 28, 2017 has taught me a lot of lessons. Let me share to you 7 things that I have learned.
The WVPRISAA Sepak Takraw Team mostly from CPU is the National PRISAA 2017 champion under Coach Keith Dune Gallos. Gallos was awarded the Best Coach of the Sepak Takraw tournament.
First, you play with the venue that you are given.
Athletes may have been practicing in conducive venues in their respective schools but when you play in a competition like the National PRISAA you cannot expect the venue to be like that of your school. For example, the Table Tennis tables are not at par with the international standard tables that CPU has. The playing area is open; the wind is breezing anytime, and sun glare is a distraction. You just have to focus and play, and do not dwell in murmuring.
In some ways, this is the same with life. You may plan everything based on your expectations but life oftentimes has a way of ruining your plans. You just have to adjust and go on.
Second, you play in any weather condition.
The intensity of the heat in Iba, Zambales is so high that you can probably cook an egg in a frying pan. Athletes here have to drink twice or thrice as much as their regular intake in order not to be dehydrated. Everyone is wishing that they could have played in air-conditioned areas.
Life is the same. It is not always fair weather. Everyone has to brave the heat of life, or has to navigate the stormy relationships. Expect the unexpected in life and you will not be caught surprised.
After a very long time, the CPU Football Team under Coach Bob Rommel Javellana represented the WVPRISAA and brought home the Bronze medal.
Third, you play with the decisions of the referees.
There will always be bad calls coming from the referees. There are widespread reports that most referees were newbies and just undergone a seminar days before the event. This will surely account to the many non-calls during crunch time. But athletes and coaches should take account of this because the referee´s decision is final. Momentum and morale can be broken because of inutile officiating, but then the game must go on. Athletes should rise above it.
Western Visayas Boys Athletics Team is the champion in the 2017 National PRISAA.
Life is unfair and that is a reality. There are many people who got away and are getting away with their “crime.” But this should not deter us in doing good. Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to be weary and lose heart — “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Fourth, you play with the schedules that are posted.
Athletes and coaches cannot demand on what schedule their team should play. Some would play here early in the morning, and some late at night. If your schedule is in the middle of the day, then you must brave the heat and play.
In life, time waits for no one. Planet Earth will just continue turning 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. We need to be productive and efficient people with the time given to us by God. At the end of the day, let us ask ourselves if we have contributed something that will make our world a better place to live in.
Congratulations to the Western Visayas Athletics Team led by CPU Golden Lion Coach Lester Cayabyab! National PRISAA 2017 WV Athletics Team Men – Champion, WV Athletics Team Women – Champion, WV Athletics Team Boys – Champion, WV Athletics Team Girls – Champion.
Fifth, you play with the lots that that you have drawn.
For seeded teams, you are assured of separate brackets. But for non-seeded teams, you just draw the lots and hope that you will land in a weak bracket. If not, then you will be assured of early elimination. But the attitude of players should not be based on what bracket you are in. If you happen to land in a higher seed bracket, then make use of the opportunity to learn from high caliber opponents.
WVPRISAA Badminton Men´s Team, composed of mainly CPU Golden Lions players, and led by Coach Mikko Nacesvalencia bagged the Silver Medal in the 2017 National PRISAA.
In life, we are born in this world without our consent. We cannot choose on whose family we are born into. But this should not be a hindrance. Life is what we make it. If you happen to be born in a poor family, then strive hard not just to survive but to excel. If you are born in a rich family, then it is your privilege to help the poor by sharing your blessings, and not squandering it on vices.
Sixth, you play with the opponents that their regions have sent.
A team cannot stand and just point their finger to another team that they want to play. You cannot choose your opponents. You just have to play to your strength and hopefully win.
We are not alone in this world. We exist with other people. Some may like you, and some may hate you. But all of us are competitors in one way or another. We all want to succeed. We just need identity our strengths and gifts, and use it to succeed in life.
The CPU Golden Lions softball teams regains their golden crown against Davao in the finals of the National PRISAA 2017.
Seventh, you play within the rules.
All games have rules. If you violate the rules, then you will be given a foul and then pay the consequence by adding a point to your opponent, a deduction or through a free throw or penalty kick. Athletes must know the rules and abide with it.
In life we need rules and boundaries. If there are no laws to regulate us, then it becomes the law of the jungle — only the fittest will survive. We have laws in our land but sad to say many are bending it, or not following it. In sports, there are instant penalties, but in real life only a few are enforcing it. But more than this, our motivation in doing what is right is because it is right, and not because we will be penalized if we are not doing it.
Hopefully, these lessons from sports can help us in our lives.
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