Victory struck again as the Arnisadors of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) clinched 13 medals and captured the overall champion title in the Senior Category of the 2025 Philippine Idol Arnis Open Championship, held at Robinsons Angeles in Angeles City, Pampanga on October 5, 2025.
The tournament featured Anyo, Labanan, and Live Stick categories across various age divisions and skill levels, drawing active participation from Arnis clubs and organizations nationwide.
As part of this remarkable feat, the Pampanga State U athletes garnered the following overall and individual awards across different competition events:
- Overall Champion, 2025 Philippine Idol Arnis Open 18 above category (Senior)
- Gold, Men's: -50 kg, 18-35 years old - Kyle Stephen Dizon
- Gold, Traditional Double Weapon - John Andrew Sison
- Gold, Traditional Espada Y daga - John Andrew Sison
- Gold, Traditional Single Weapon - Cedric Franz Malonzo
- Gold, Non-Traditional Single Weapon - Cedric Franz Malonzo
- Silver, Women's: 46-50 kg, 18-35 years old - Eunice Ann Manaloto
- Silver, Traditional Single Weapon - John Andrew Sison
- Silver, Combative, below 50 kg - John Andrew Sison
- Silver, Traditional Double Weapon - Cedric Franz Malonzo
- Silver, Live Stick Half Lightweight - Christian Bagayawa
- Silver, Padded Stick Bantam Weight - Emmanuelle Macasias
- Bronze, Padded Stick Feather Weight - Cedric Franz Malonzo
- Bronze, Men's: -51-55 kg, 18-25 years old - Joshua Manao
Spearheaded by the Pro-Active Arnis League, in cooperation with the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) – Northern Luzon and Robinsons Angeles, the event aimed to promote the Filipino martial art of Arnis while fostering sportsmanship, camaraderie, and excellence among athletes.
Congratulations!
Photo credits: Pampanga State University’s Arnisadors
