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Sports: UPIS TnF Team, nagpakitang-gilas sa UAAP Season 81



LUNDAG. Walang mintis na hinakbangan ni Megarth Morillo ang hurdles sa 400m hurdles. Photo Credit: Keio Guzman


Muling napakita ng tapang, liksi, at lakas ang University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) sa ginanap na University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 Juniors Track and Field (TnF) competition noong Nobyembre 28 hanggang Disyembre 2 sa Philippine Sports Arena, Pasig.

Sa UPIS TnF Boys, sina Lans Lubang, Joshua Sales, at Gian Manalo ang sumabak sa 3000m at 5000m walk, habang sina Rafael Calayan, Christian Ferolino at Martin Bayang naman ang lumaban sa mga decathlon events.

Umarangkada naman ang grupo nina Team Captain Reinard Grimaldo kasama sina Aldrich Agad, Louis Roa, at Carlo Atela sa kanilang 100m at 200m event boys. Sina Winter Quiambao, Megarth Morillo, Josh Sabido, at Kevin Beriña naman ang sumalang pagdating sa 800m event boys.

Buong puso namang muling sumabak sina Agad at Morillo kasama sina Kobe Cuerdo at Grimaldo sa 400m event boys. Ang tambalang Quiambao at Sabido naman ang nagpasiklab sa 3000m steeplechase boys. At sila’y sinamahan naman nina Calayan at Beriña para sa 1500m event boys individual.

Buong tapang namang tumakbo sina Agad, Cuerdo, Morillo, at Quiambao para sa 4x400m relay at hindi rin nagpahuli sa pagpapakita ng lakas si Elkan Alfonso pagdating sa hammer throw at shot put kasama sina Gabriel Aparato at Jason Gozales na lumahok sa discus throw 1.75kg.

Sa kabilang banda, sa UPIS TnF Girls, sina Lois Mesano, Ellene Arceo, Sheena Labordo, at Erja Myrell Sicat ang naunang sumalang sa 100m event girls. Sumunod naman ang tambalang Angel Dizon at Chloie Guanzon para sa 200m event girls. At hindi rin nagpahuli si Joanne De Castro sa pagtakbo sa 800m, 1500m, at 3000m run girls.

Taas-noo ring sumabak sina Johanna Neri at Zemirah Aragones sa 2000m at 5000m walk girls division at muling sumalang si Guanzon sa shot put at javelin throw events.

Sina Dizon at Arceo naman ang naging pambato ng UPIS TnF pagdating sa 100m hurdles. Ang grupo nina Dizon, Arceo, Labordo, at Mesano ang lumahok sa 4x400m relay, 400m event at panghuli, ang 4x100m relay kung saan matagumpay nilang naiuwi ang silver medal.

Para naman sa 4x100m mixed relay, matapang na sumalang muli para sa huling pagkakataon sina Ferolino, Calayan, Sicat, at Guanzon.

Nakamit ng girls team ang ikaapat na puwesto sa pangkalahatan habang ikaanim naman ang boys.

Iisa man ang medalyang naiuwi, magiting na lumaban sa ngalan ng paaralan ang UPIS TnF team sa season na ito. Hindi man naitanghal na panalo sa UAAP, siguradong wagi naman sila sa puso ng UPIS community dahil sa ipinakita nilang tapang at puso sa kanilang bawat laro. //nina Yanna Reblando at Keio Guzman

Sports: UPIS Table Tennis Team, sumabak sa 31st Milo Little Olympics


PANGMALAKASAN. Nakamit ng UPIS Table Tennis Girls’ Team ang 1st runner-up place sa 31st Milo Little Olympics noong nakaraang Agosto 25-26. Photo Credit: UPIS Junior Paddlers

Lumaban ang University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Table Tennis Team sa 31st Milo Little Olympics na nilahukan ng mga estudyanteng edad 17 under ng National Capital Region noong nakaraang Agosto 25 at 26 sa Marist School of Marikina.

Matagumpay na napataob ng Girls’ Team sa round robin elimination ang mga koponan mula sa Clairemont Academy, La Naval Academy of Navotas, at St. Joseph College of Novaliches, Inc. Sa semi-finals, napabagsak nila ang mga manlalaro ng UST Angelicum College, Inc. Sa huli, nasungkit nila ang silver medal sa finals matapos kalabanin ang Niño Jesus House of Studies, Inc.

Sa kabilang banda, hindi pinalad ang Boys’ Team na makapag-uwi ng medalya matapos harapin sa eliminations ang koponan ng Sta. Elena High School at Marikina Science High School.

Natuwa si Ashley Turqueza, Girls’ Team captain, sa ipinakita ng kaniyang mga kasama. “Maganda ang [naging laro] ng aming team noong Milo competition. Makikitang nag-improve ang bawat isa sa amin.”

Wika naman ni Jazper Pacis ng Boys’ Team, “Satisfied kami sa naging resulta dahil kahit natalo man o nanalo ay pinakita namin na kami ang ‘Fighting Maroons’ sa lahat ng laban namin.”

Nais nilang pagbutihin pa ang tiwala sa bawat miyembro ng kanilang koponan, dahil para sa kanilang team events, napakalaking bagay na magkaroon ng kumpiyansa sa isa’t isa upang makamit ang ninanais na panalo.

Sunod na sumabak ang Junior Paddlers sa University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 na ginanap nitong Setyembre 22 at 23 sa University of the Philippines College of Human Kinetics (UP CHK) Gym.//ni Yanna Reblando

Sports: UPIS, sumabak sa Milo Little Olympics



LUSONG. Buong lakas na lumaban si Alonzo Cristobal sa kaniyang event noong Milo Little Olympics. Photo Credit: Marco Sulla

Pinatunayan ng mga manlalaro ng University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) ang kanilang husay sa palakasan sa 31st Milo Little Olympics National Capital Region (NCR) Leg noong Agosto 25 at 26 sa Marikina Sports Center.

Humataw sa paglangoy si Junior Tanker Maria Consuelo Neri na humakot ng dalawang gold mula sa Girls 4x100m at 4x50m medley relay, isang silver mula sa Girls 100m breaststroke, at dalawang bronze sa Girls 200m freestyle at 200m breaststroke.

Kasama niyang nag-uwi ng sandamakmak na medalya ang swim team. Nakapag-ambag ng isang gold at tigalawang silver at bronze si Joshua Luc Sedurante. Parehong nakakuha ng tig-isang gold at tigalawang silver sina Keanne Nuevas at Rikki Melencio. Isang gold, dalawang silver, at isang bronze naman ang kay Alexa Natividad. Tigalawang gold naman ang nasungkit nina Julia Mapa, Franz Joves, at Angela Claire Torrico. Tig-isang gold at silver naman ang kina Polo Uera at Isabel Baclig. Dalawang silver ang nakuha ni Miguel Diaz. At isang gold ang naiuwi ni Mark Lazaro.

Nakapagkamit naman ng tig-iisang gold ang elementary students na sina Alyssa Sedurante, Lyka Monares, Aleah Halabaso, at Julia Halabaso. At tig-iisang silver naman ang nakuha nina Frances Halabaso at Sherina Abogado.

Samantala, sa track and field, nakasungkit si Junior Dashing Maroon Josh Sabido ng silver sa 5000m run. Isang bronze naman ang natamo ni Kobe Cuerdo sa 400m hurdles.

Lumahok din sina Roni Kessel at ang magkapatid na Alex at Rico Tercio para sa taekwondo ngunit nabigong makakuha ng medalya.

Kung susumahin, 40 ang naiuwing medalya ng UPIS sa dalawa sa tatlong isport na sinalihan nito.

“Hindi ako nakuntento sa aking paglangoy dahil hindi ko napaghanda[an] nang maayos ang nasabing paligsahan. Marami pang pag-eensayo ang kailangan dahil ang naging resulta ng aking langoy ay hindi uubra sa paparating na UAAP,” panayam kay gold medalist Nuevas.

Kahit na dalawa lamang ang nakapag-uwi ng medalya sa track and field, masaya si Sabido na marami sa kanila ang nakatalo sa personal best at doon pa lang ay panalo na raw sila.

Samantala, nagpahayag ng pagkadismaya si Kessel sa pagkatalo sa taekwondo.“Sa tingin ko, ang laro ko sa Milo ay hindi ang pinakamahusay ko. Hindi wasto ang pinili kong game plan.”

Ang Milo Little Olympics ay kasalukuyang kinapapalooban ng 15 isport. Taunang kompetisyon ito na bukas sa lahat ng mga mag-aaral sa elementarya at sekondarya sa buong bansa.

Sa Nobyembre, sasabak ang Junior Tankers at Junior Dashing Maroons sa University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81, habang pinaghahandaan naman ng taekwondo ang National Interschool Taekwondo Championship sa darating na Setyembre 29.//nina Ronnie Q. Bawa Jr., Yanna Reblando, Marco Sulla, at Geraldine Tingco

Sports: UPIS Pep Squad, kampeon sa Cheerdance Competition


KAMPEON. Abot-tainga ang ngiti ng UPIS Pep Squad nang maiuwi nila ang kampeonato sa cheerdance competition na inorganisa ng UP Pep Squad. Photo Credit: Mrs. Ria Grimaldo


Nakamit ng University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Pep Squad ang kampeonato sa Elevate 18: Lift One Another UP Cheerdance Competition na ginanap sa University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) College of Human Kinetics noong Mayo 7.

Dalawang koponan ang nakatunggali ng UPIS Pep Squad na binubuo ng mga estudyante mula sa kolehiyo na kumukuha ng cheerdance class bilang kanilang PE.

“Cliché pero no words can express ‘yung feeling, e. Relieved, kasi lahat ng hardwork namin, sobrang worth it. And nakaka-proud kasi naipakita namin ‘yung skills na kaya naming gawin, na ito kami, ito ang UPIS Pep Squad. Sobrang happy ko rin for the team na they got to experience competing,” ayon kay Claire Mapa, senior dancer ng UPIS Pep Squad, matapos silang tanghaling kampeon.

Naging motibasyon ng grupo ang kanilang coach na si G. Arjay Calso na gumabay at nagturo ng kanilang routine na naging susi sa kanilang tagumpay. Humataw rin sila para sa kanilang teammates na nakaranas ng minor at major injuries habang ineensayo ang stunts at routine.

Dalawang buwan matapos tanghaling last place sa UAAP Season 80 Streetdance Competition, masaya ang koponan na nakapag-uwi sila ng karangalan mula sa cheerdance competition na ito.

Ang Elevate: Lift One Another UP ay isang taunang patimpalak na inoorganisa ng UP Pep Squad na bukas para sa lahat ng mga mag-aaral sa buong UP System.

Kasalukuyan namang nagsasagawa ng tryouts ang UPIS Pep Squad upang mas lumaki ang kanilang pangkat na magbibigay-suporta sa varsity teams ng UPIS.//nina Yanna Reblando at Rain Grimaldo

Sports: Mga manlalangoy ng UPIS, umani ng medalya sa Palarong Pambansa 2018


NGITI NG TAGUMPAY. Buong karangalang ipinapakita nina Zoe Hilario at Charize Esmero ang nakamit nilang medalya sa Palarong Pambansa 2018. Photo Credit: Mrs. Anne Mapa

Nirepresenta nina Zoe Marie Hilario at Charize Juliana Esmero ng University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) kasama ng iba pang mga manlalangoy ang National Capital Region (NCR) sa swimming events ng nakaraang Palarong Pambansa 2018 sa Vigan, Ilocos Sur mula Abril 17 hanggang 20.

Inuwi ni Hilario at ng kaniyang NCR teammates ang gintong medalya sa 4x50m medley relay kung saan nakagawa sila ng bagong rekord na 2:03.49 noong preliminaries. Nasungkit din nila ang ginto sa 4x100m medley relay at natalo ang dating rekord ng kanilang naitalang 2:32.68.

Sa indibidwal na kategorya, hinakot ni Hilario ang gintong medalya sa 200m individual medley at 200m freestyle, at pilak naman sa 100m freestyle.

Nakamit naman ni Esmero katuwang ng iba pang NCR swimmers ang gintong medalya matapos manguna sa 4x100 freestyle relay.

Ayon kay Hilario, katulad lamang ng kanilang araw-araw na pag-eensayo sa training ang kanilang ginawang paghahanda para sa Palarong Pambansa. Wala silang binago sa routine ngunit humakot pa rin sila ng mga medalya.

Ang kanilang mga panalo na nakamit sa kompetisyong ito ay dagdag sa mga natamo na nilang tagumpay sa mga naunang paligsahan gaya ng UAAP at mga swim meets.

Itinanghal na pangkalahatang kampeon ang NCR sa Palarong Pambansa ngayong taon na nagwagi ng 100 gold medals, 70 silver, at 50 bronze.//nina Yanna Reblando at Nico Javier 

Sports: UPIS TnF hustles in UAAP Season 80



The Junior Dashing Maroons represented the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 Track and Field competition held at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City from February 7 to 11.

In the girl’s division, Johanna Neri bagged a bronze medal in the 2k walk individual event.

"Sobrang nakakatuwa po kasi pinaghirapan ko talaga ‘yung event tapos nag-pay-off lahat ng ‘yun. Pero mas lalong nag-pay-off ‘yung efforts at hard work ng seniors at ng coach namin na nagturo sa’min mag-walk!" Neri stated after winning third place.

Shaina Queri ranked 4th, 5th and 7th at discus throw, shotput, and javelin events respectively.

The girls’ squad also made up of Ellene Arceo, Alapaap Coquilla, Beatrice Jacinto, and Sheena Labordo secured the 4th and 5th spots at the 4x400m and 4x100m relay finals respectively.

For the boys’ division, Jasper Shawn Atela placed 4th at both Triple Jump and the 100 meter dash finals, and 6th at the 400m dash finals. Reinard Grimaldo made it to the 100m dash finals and 400m hurdles and ranked 7th in both events. Grimaldo also placed 5th at the 110m hurdles along with Christian Pagadora who ranked 7th. Charles Epino and Jerick Marquez claimed the 5th and 7th spot at the high jump, respectively. Gabriel Aparato also took the 7th and 8th spots at the Pole Vault and Discus throw events respectively. Ernest Arceo, the lone competitor for the Dashing Maroons, placed 7th in the Decathlon event.

Runners Charles Epino, Christian Pagadora, and Jasper Atela together with Grimaldo competed with their hearts out during the 4x400 relay and placed 4th.

On the other hand, walkers Trent Genesis Madjus, Herminio Soriano IV, Gyles Maverick Abac clinched 5th, 6th and 7th respectively in the 5k walk. The trio also ranked 4th, 6th, and 8th respectively at 3k walk. Trent Madjus, who placed 4th in the 3k walk event, was also one of the four athletes who broke the previous UAAP record.

However, the team missed the chance to claim a spot in the podium because of the great competition displayed by their fellow competitors. Nevertheless, most of the members broke their personal records, which is a big morale boost for them.

This summer, the group plans to tirelessly continue with their training program and join the upcoming Milo Little Olympics to gain experience and level up their game. They will also open slots for aspiring athletes and recruit newbies to add to their squad.//by Yanna Reblando and Geraldine Tingco

Sports: Dashing Junior Maroons, ravenous for resurgence



FAMILY. The Dashing Junior Maroons celebrate their UAAP season 79 finish. Photo Credit: Jaja Ledesma


UPIS Track and Field (TnF) is ready and eager to reclaim a spot in the podium in their upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 campaign.

No Excuses

According to UPIS TnF team captain Reinard Grimaldo, they kept training even over the holiday break and right after Christmas. He also stated that they made the most out of every training session so that they will be conditioned both physically and mentally.

Additionally, right from the start of their training for the season, their coaches made it their top priority to keep their athletes disciplined in training.

Hearts Out

Grimaldo expressed that he expects everyone in the team to give their best in every event that they will participate in. “Inaasahan ko na maganda ‘yung maipapakita ng buong team sa UAAP, syempre inaasahan ko ring ibibigay ng bawat isa ‘yung kaya nila para sa team kasi pinaghirapan namin ‘to, nag training kami para sa laro na‘to.”

One of the fresh faces who will be making her first appearance in the UAAP with the UPIS TnF team is Jana Neri, who will partake in the 2k walk. “Pressured po kasi first time ko pong sasali sa UAAP pero excited at the same time kasi mukhang mas malaki yung chance namin ngayon na mag-podium. Yung mindset namin, maka-podium ulit and ‘di na maulit yung mga pagkakamali last year,” she said.

Meanwhile, competing for the second consecutive year is Bea Jacinto. “Syempre kinakabahan. Buong year kami nagtraining para dito tapos kailangan talaga ibigay yung lahat, para worth it yung ginagawa para dun. Excited din! Last year sobrang saya nung UAAP kasi mas nakilala ko yung teammates ko at sport na sinalihan ko, so excited na ko maexperience ulit,” she shared. She also said that the team’s mindset is simply to do their best. They might be competing individually at some events, but it all still boils down to the team’s score as a whole to make their way back in the podium.

Despite last year’s 4th place finish, the team’s goal this season is to reclaim a place again on the podium. Individually, they promise to perform with their hearts out to contribute to the team’s points and raise their team’s overall ranking.

The UPIS Track and Field team invites the UPIS community to cheer loud for them as they compete in the UAAP 80 on February 7 to 12, at the Ultra Sports Complex.//by Yanna Reblando

Sports: Junior Tankers swim their way to the podium



The University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPISVST) Junior Tankers bagged the 2nd runner up in the girls’ division of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 held last October 12 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Center, Manila.

Chelo Neri also clinched the Rookie of the Year award after her spectacular performance during the girls’ division.

Zoe Hilario succeeded in taking home 3 medals from her events. She clinched 1st in the 100 and 200 m Backstroke events and also bagged bronze in her 400m event.

“I think ‘yung performance ko okay lang pero it could have been better. To make next season better, I’ll work harder and focus on our goal more,” Hilario said when asked about her thoughts on her own performance this season.

Alongside Hilario, Cha Esmero placed 2nd in the Girls’ 200 m freestyle and 3rd in the 100 and 200 m backstroke and 400 m Freestyle events.

HEADS UP HIGH. Hilario and Esmero, along with Raven Alcoseba from De La Salle University (DLSU), receive their medals for the Girls’ 100 m Backstroke. Photo Credit: Swim Philippines

On the other hand, Drew Magbag was the lone medalist from the Boys Junior Tankers. Magbag took home a bronze, placing 3rd in his 50 m Breaststroke event.

One of their coaches, Denjylie Cordero, has a positive reaction regarding the overall team performance of the Junior Tankers.

“My assessment this season for the UPISVST is that they have leveled up on their character as an athlete. It is because they have become more matured. They’re braver this time around despite the fact that they lack on training. They fought from the start up to the end, with that I can see a better future for the junior team,” Cordero said.

All in all, the Junior Tankers did a good job this season, but they also promised to come back a lot stronger, fiercer, and more competitive in the next season. //by Yanna Reblando, Carlos Laderas, with reports from Jasmine Esguerra

Sports: UPIS Tankers ready for redemption



After clinching the bronze in the girls’ division and finishing sixth in the boys’ division last season, the University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPISVST) is armed and prepared with new skills and weapons for their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 campaign.

Level Up

According to team captain and senior Ria Amano, the team started their land training last summer break. Two weeks prior to the UAAP, they conducted their simulation trainings to ensure readiness and composure.

They also had training sessions conducted thrice a week with the Philippine Swimming League and National Team Coach Marici Gandioncho to further develop their skills and strengthen their winning mentality. The team also acquired a boost in their coaching staff with the presence of Coach Jiji Cordero who monitored the team’s physical fitness through her weights training program.
Amano believes that the proper mindset is exactly what they need prior to the competition. “Mas malakas at mas ready kami this season,” she proudly stated.

TAKE YOUR MARKS. As their season inches closer, the UPISVST stands as one during their pre-season photo shoot. With heads held high and game faces on, the Junior Tankers are banking on unity and preparation to swim higher up the ranks. Photo Credit: Ellen Rose Baento-Galgana.

A Mix of Old and New

Aside from the improvements in their training program, the UPISVST is also banking on their two decorated rookies, who are expected to make a statement in their UAAP debut. All eyes are on Rikki Melencio, who qualified for the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2017, and Chelo Neri, a prized recruit from Paref Rosehill.

“Nilo-look forward ko po ‘yung maraming malakas na kalaban at new personal best times,” VAAS recruit Neri expressed.

Co-Captain Polo Uera also believes that their young guns will deliver and contribute in UPISVST’s redemption. “Masasabi ko po na very promising ang rookies namin this year [with one] Rikki, already being part of the Philippine team as well as Chelo who is already a bemedalled swimmer at a young age.”

Veterans Zoe Hilario, Cha Esmero, Chloe Fabic, and Suzy Uy are expected to lead the girls to another podium finish with their experience while the boys are counting on Uera and international stalwarts Drew Magbag and David De Layola to guide them in achieving better results.

The UPIS Junior Tanker competes in the UAAP80 Swimming Competition from October 12-15 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. // By Yanna Reblando, and Julian Taloma
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