The Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) claimed a total of 15 medals—3 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze — at the State Universities and Colleges Faculty Association of Region III (SCUFAR-III) Sports and Cultural Festival, hosted by Pampanga State Agricultural University in Magalang, Pampanga, from August 19-22, 2024.
The Honorian delegates competed in various games and categories such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, athletic events, board games, traditional Filipino games, singing, dancing, and many others.
DHVSU was recognized as a three-peat champion this year in the Men’s Basketball Ages 44 and below category, as they once again claimed the championship title.
“Thank you sa mga sumuporta [sa amin] at nandito kami nanalo kami ng three-peat [champion],” proudly exclaimed Joseph Soriano, coach of the men's basketball team.
In addition, the Honorians also successfully brought home the gold medal in the Men's 3x3 Basketball category for ages 50 and above, while another gold medal was awarded to Lloyd Feliciano in the vocal solo singing category.
“Surprising kasi walang preparation ito, biglang hugot lang. Pero we are prepared dito sa game, lalo na kami dahil nage-ensayo kami. Sana magtuloy-tuloy, and next year lalong maging malakas pa rin ‘yung team namin,” said Engr. Marvin Baesa, one of the members of the Men's 3x3 Basketball category for ages 50 and above.
The event aims to promote physical health and strengthen the camaraderie among faculty and non- academic staff of SUCs in Central Luzon.
Furthermore, below is the complete list of awards received by the Honorians:
Gold Medalists
• Basketball Men (44 below) - Nelson Silva, Rosseler Dungca, Earl John Capati, Jonas Rivera, Rommel Gonzales, Arwin Justine Layco, Manuel Yutuc, Renz Lee Ramos, Kevin Penalosa, Arjan Mendoza, Kervy Mungcal, Elycan Pineda, Raff Macabulos, Adrian Eduarte, Eddiebal Layco, and Argel Bansil
• Basketball Men 3x3 (50 Above) - Marvin Basea, Nilo Manuntag, Richard Romero, Joseph Soriano, and Jayson Magat
Silver Medalists
• 50m, 50-59 Men (Track Events) – Bob Diagit
• 200m, 29 below Women (Track Events) - Tricia Anne Onofre
• 4x50m Relay Mixed (Track Events) Raven Dalangin, Inla Diana Salonga, Louie Tapnio, and Tricia Anne Onofre
• 4x50m Relay Women (Track Events) - Tricia Anne Onofre, Jaimee Lee Cayabyab, Inla Diana Salonga, and Elaiza Nicdao
• Singles Women, 30 below (Table Tennis) - Can Lan Manlutac
Bronze Medalists
• Women's Singles Badminton (41-50) - Ana Marie Aguas
• Women's Doubles Badminton (22-30) - Carmelie Bondoc and Andronica Jean Ambag
• Mixed Doubles Badminton (31-40) - Ana Marie Aguas and Gilbert Gungon
• Basketball Men (45 Above) - Regie Puno, Joseph Ian Guintu, Ruel Flores, Rov Tungcab, Bob Dayaguit, Joel Quiambao, Edgar David, Angelito Quito, Jetro Palma, Adonis David, Dario Marin Jr., Normando Simon, Rexan Cunan, Robin Arcilla, and Rogelio Pacatcatin
• Chess Women (open age) - Joana Marie Lozano, Berna Quiambao, Mary Clare Cuenco, and Mariefel Capili
• Dart Men (open age) - Gerald Crisostomo and Allyson Alvear Lacson
• Ms. SCUFAR III Second Runner Up - Trisha Anne Onofre
• Mr. SCUFAR III Best in Casual Wear and Best in Sports Wear - Arjan Mendoza
Photo credits: Public and Media Affairs Unit
