By Mikee Natinga Norico

CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy (center), alongside Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate (right), receives the plaque of membership, while Engr. Marc Hermel G. Agriam (left) is awarded a plaque of appreciation during the ILOPRISAA Awarding Ceremony held at JBLFMU-Molo.

Central Philippine University (CPU) has once again solidified its status as a powerhouse in the Iloilo Private Schools Athletic Association (ILOPRISAA) Sports & Cultural Meet 2024. The university clinched numerous championship titles across various sporting events, cementing its position as a leading institution in the region.

During the recent ILOPRISAA Awarding, Closing, Turning-Over, and General Assembly held at the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-Molo) on September 13, CPU was recognized for its outstanding performance. The university received a plaque of appreciation and membership for its numerous victories in the sports, cultural, and academic competitions held from February 26 to April 12. The plaque of appreciation was awarded to Engr. Marc Hermel G. Agriam, CPU Director of the Office of Sports & Athletics while plaque of membership was received by Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, University President, along with Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate, Vice President for Student Affairs.

CPU’s impressive haul of victories includes championships in athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, football, futsal, karate, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, and volleyball. The university’s athletes also secured several runner-up finishes, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication.

In addition to their athletic achievements, CPU also excelled in cultural competitions. The university’s dance and vocal groups brought home several awards, demonstrating their artistic prowess.

The ILOPRISAA Sports & Cultural Meet 2024 showcased the athletic and cultural talents of students from various private schools in the region. CPU’s dominance in the competition is a testament to the university’s commitment to providing its students with opportunities for growth and development both academically and athletically.

The following are the events won during the 2024 ILOILO PRISAA:

Sports Competitions:

Champion Athletics – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Badminton – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Badminton – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Badminton – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Basketball – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Beach Volleyball – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Chess – Elementary (Girls)
Champion Chess – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Chess – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Chess – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Chess – Tertiary (Women)
Champion Football – Secondary Boys
Champion Football – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Futsal – Secondary
Champion Karatedo – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Karetedo – Tertiary (Women)
Champion Swimming – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Table Tennis – Elementary (Boys)
Champion Table Tennis – Elementary (Girls)
Champion Table Tennis – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Table Tennis – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Table Tennis – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Table Tennis – Tertiary (Women)
Champion Taekwondo – Elementary (Girls)
Champion Taekwondo – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Taekwondo – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Taekwondo – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Tennis – Elementary (Boys)
Champion Tennis – Elementary (Girls)
Champion Tennis – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Tennis – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Tennis – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Volleyball – Elementary (Girls)
Champion Volleyball – Secondary (Boys)
Champion Volleyball – Secondary (Girls)
Champion Volleyball – Tertiary (Men)
Champion Volleyball – Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – 3×3 Basketball (Women)
1st runner – up – Athletics Tertiary (Men)
1st runner – up – Athletics Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Badminton Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Beach Volleyball – Secondary (Girls)
1st runner – up – Beach Volleyball – Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Chess Elementary (Boys)
1st runner – up – Football Elementary (Boys)
1st runner – up – Futsal Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Swimming Elementary (Boys)
1st runner – up – Swimming Secondary (Boys)
1st runner – up – Swimming Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Taekwondo Elementary (Boys)
1st runner – up – Taekwondo Tertiary (Women)
1st runner – up – Tennis Tertiary (Women)
2nd runner – up – 3×3 Basketball (Boys)
2nd runner -up – Athletics Secondary (Girls)
2nd runner -up – Basketball Tertiary (Women)
2nd runner -up – Volleyball Elementary (Boys)

Cultural & Academic Competitions:

Champion – Folk Dance Secondary
Champion – Folk Dance Tertiary
1st runner – up – Dance Sport (Latin American) Secondary
1st runner – up – Vocal Duet Pop Tertiary
1st runner – up – Vocal Solo Classical Tertiary
2nd runner -up – Dancesport (Modern Standard) Secondary
2nd runner -up – Dancesport (Modern Standard) Tertiary
2nd runner -up – General Information Secondary
2nd runner -up – Mutya ng PRISAA