CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

Autonomous Status granted by CHED – Sept. 16, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2027
ISO 9001:2015 Cert No.: CIP/5365/18/06/1061 – July 12, 2022 – July 8, 2025

By Edwin C. Laru-an


Cindy, a CPU Golden Lions athlete, proudly represents the Philippines in international competitions.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Taekwondo Tertiary Women’s Team.

Name: Cindy Joy Diasnes
Nickname: Cind or Cj
Height: 5’4”
Grade/Year: Grade 12
Team: Taekwondo Tertiary Women
Playing Position: Individual Poomsae and Group Poomsae
Coach: Allan Diasnes
Hometown: Jaro Iloilo City

Hobbies: Online Games

Favorite Players: Pauline Lopez, Suji Kang, Jocel Ninobla, Dae Hoon Lee

Most Memorable Game: Palarong Pamambansa 2018 and Asian Junior Taekwondo Championship 2019

Principle in Life: “Love what you are doing as much as you love the outcome.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:

I am grateful to be a part of the CPU Golden Lions because being a Centralian has a big impact in my life. Through CPU I have achieved my dreams with the help and support of the Faculty and Staff and also to my Coaches. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am thankful of the CPU Golden Lions for I have learned a lot of lessons and have become the best version of myself. Without my coaches who pushed me through my limits, I would not have achieved my goal to be part of the Philippine National team and to become Gold Medalist of Palarong Pambansa.

When I started studying in CPU and became part of the Varsity Team, there were any blessings that came to my way. I have been to many places and my dream to travel was fulfilled through my Taekwondo competitions. I was able to achieve my dream little by little.

Why did you choose CPU:

I chose CPU because I was inspired by my Senior Varsity Blackbelt holders during my elementary days. I saw how they achieved their dreams such as joining the National PRISAA and Palarong Pambansa due to their non-stop training. I admired them because they became the champions that they aspired to be. I was inspired by what they were doing – they are successful in Taekwondo and in their academics. I chose to be a part of CPU because I know that the university will help me achieve my goals and dreams through the support the Administration gives us. The support is priceless and amazing. Because of that, I am forever grateful to CPU.

Achievements:

Smart/MVP Online National Speed Kicking Championship Bronze
Smart/MVP Online National Speed Kicking Championship Gold
Smart/MVP Online National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships 5th Place
Smart/MVP Online Inter-school Poomsae Championship 11th Place
Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Asso, Inc. Regional Games 2020     INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Asso, Inc. Regional l Games 2020    GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet ( Integrated Meet 2019)        INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet ( Integrated Meet 2019)        GROUP POOMSAE Gold
2019  Iloilo  PRISAA        INDIVIDUAL POOOMSAE Gold
2019  Iloilo  PRISAA       GROUP POOMSAE Gold
2019PTA National Inter-school TKD Championships      INDIVIUAL POOMSAE Bronze
MVP Best of the Best TKD Championships         INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Silver
MVP Best of the Best TKD Championships         GROUP POOMSAE Silver
5th ASIAN JUNIOR POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS       STANDARD GROUP POOMSAE Bronze
5th ASIAN JUNIOR POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS       FREESTYLE TEAM Bronze
2019 National Poomsae Championships        GROUP POOMSAE Silver
2019 National Poomsae Championships        INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
National Team Selection – Asian Cadet & Junior TKD Champ  
     Amman, Jordan  on July 22-23, 2019
2019 National PRISAA       INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2019 National PRISAA       GROUP POOMSAE Gold
14th ASEAN Taekwondo Championships     GROUP POOMSAE Gold
14th ASEAN Taekwondo Championships     INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Silver
2019 Palarong Pambansa    INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2019 Palarong Pambansa    GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Westrn Visayas Regional PRISAA    INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Westrn Visayas Regional PRISAA    GROUP POOMSAE Gold
WVRAA MEET 2019 Individual Poomsae       GROUP POOMSAE Gold
 WRAA MEET 2019 Team Poomsae       INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
National CPJ TKD Championships    GROUP POOMSAE Bronze
National CPJ TKD Championships    INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
Iloilo Schools Sports Council (Integrated) Meet 2018  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Iloilo Schools Sports Council (Integrated) Meet 2018  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
11th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships    INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Rank 9
11th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships    GROUP POOMSAE Rank 8
Batang Pinoy National Finals  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Batang Pinoy National Finals  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2018 Best of the Best   MVP Championships  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
Visayas Open 2018 – by Philippine Sports Commission  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Visayas Open 2018 – by Philippine Sports Commission  GROUP POOMSAE Referree
2018 National Poomsae Championships   INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
2018 National Poomsae Championships   GROUP POOMSAE Bronze
PRISAA 2018 National Games  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
PRISAA 2018 National Games  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Palarong Pambansa 2018  MVP AWARDEE MVP
Palarong Pambansa 2018  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Palarong Pambansa 2018  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Palarong Pambansa 2018  MIXED POOMSAE Bronze
Western Visayas PRISAA  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
Western Visayas PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association  –  WVRAA  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association  –  WVRAA  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
National Carlos palanaca, Jr. (CPJ) Taekwondon Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Silver
National Carlos palanaca, Jr. (CPJ) Taekwondon Championships GROUP POOMSAE Silver
ISSC Meet 2017 – Integrated Meet  GROUP POOMSAE Gold – Individual
ISSC Meet 2017 – Integrated Meet INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold – Group Poomsae
2017   PRISAA  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2017   PRISAA  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Batang Pinoy Visayas Qualifying Leg 2017  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
Batang Pinoy Visayas Qualifying Leg 2017  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
ISAA  Meet 2017  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
ISAA  Meet 2017  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
ISAA  Meet 2017  KYUROGI Gold
 Regional Inter-school Taekwondo Championships   INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2017  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE SILVER
2nd Regional Kyurogi TKD Championships 2017 Gold
2nd Regional Poomsae  TKD Championships 2017 Gold
2017 Palarong Pambansa  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Qualifier
2017 Palarong Pambansa  KYUROGI Qualifier
WVRAA Meet 2017  “Regional Meet” INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
WVRAA Meet 2017  “Regional Meet” KYUROGI Gold
WVRAA Meet 2017  “Regional Meet” GROUP POOMSAE Silver
WVRAA Meet 2017  “Regional Meet” MIXED POOMAE Bronze
Dinagyang Invitational Taekwondo Championships  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet GROUP POOMSAE Gold
ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet MIXED POOMAE Gold
ISSC Meet 2016 – Integrated Meet KYUROG Gold
2016  PRISAA KYUROGI Gold
2016  PRISAA GROUP POOMSAE Gold
2016  PRISAA INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2016  ISAA KYUROGI Gold
2nd Regional Age-Group Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
2016 Regional Best of the Best Taekwondo Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
2016 National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships  GROUP POOMSAE Gold
1st Poomsae TKD Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold
National PRISAA Games 2016 KYUROGI Bronze
2016 Reg’l Taekwondo Championship, 9th Mayor Jed Partick E. Mabilog KYUROGI Gold
Iloilo Dinagyang Taekwondo Championships   KYUROGI Gold
Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet,  Integrated  Meet 2015 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & GROUP POOMSAE Two (2)  Golds
Iloilo Schools Sports Council Meet,  Integrated  Meet 2015 KYUROGI Silver
PRISAA  2015  INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & KYUROGI Two (2)  Golds
PRISAA  2015 GROUP POOMSAE Silver
ISAA  Meet 2015 INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & KYUROGI Two (2)  Golds
ISAA  Meet 2015 GROUP POOMSAE Silver
National Batang Pinoy Games 2015 – INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze
National Batang Pinoy Games 2015 GROUP POOMSAE
Milo Little Olympics Visayas KYUROGI Bronze
Batang Pinoy Games 2015 – Visayas Qualifying Leg INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE & GROUP POOMSAE Two (2)  Golds
2015 National Poomsae Taekwondo Championship INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Bronze Medal
Regional Interschool Taekwondo Championships INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE Gold