๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ผ๐ฝ | ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐งโฆ
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ
Representing Region III, athletes from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) proudly marked a historic achievement at the 2025 State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) National Games held in Camiguin Province, Northern Mindanao from 22-27 April after amassing 16 medals across seven sports disciplines.
Leading TAUโs medal campaign was Merry Joy I. Trupa, who dominated the track events by securing three gold medals in the 1,500 m, 3,000 m, and 5,000 m runs, along with three silver medals in the 10,000 m run and 4x400 relay events (both women's and mixed). In Archery, Allyssa Faye R. Felipe emerged as another standout flagbearer, clinching the Overall Individual Championship gold, two distance golds, and two team silver medals.
On the track, Maria Dolores T. Pascua, Kristel Joy T. Natividad, and Jem-Jen C. Garcia added to the tally by contributing multiple silver medals in the relay events. Pascua earned silver in four relay events, Natividad captured silver in the 100 m hurdles and relay, while Garcia secured silver in the 4x100 m relay and placed commendably in individual middle-distance races.
Beyond podium finishes, other TAU athletes made strong showings as Rainier B. Valdez placed fifth in Chess, Angelica E. Licos and Mary Joy V. Advincula helped the regionโs Basketball team (womenโs) reach the semifinals, and Joshua V. Macadangdang assisted in boosting the Menโs Volleyball team into the quarterfinals. Several athletes also qualified nationally despite challenges, while others were unable to compete due to either technical difficulties or organizational decisions.
TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson congratulated the TAUian Carabaos for waving the Universityโs banner on the national stage. โYour efforts and sacrifices behind the scenes, sharpening skills, fostering teamwork and instilling discipline, were instrumental in upholding excellence in sports,โ Dr. Salunson stated, vowing for his administrationโs continuous support.
Likewise, Sports and Development Office (SDO) Director Dr. Emerson B. Cuzzamu commended the dedicated coaches and trainers. โYour mentorship shone through every achievement. Even in the face of challenges, your adaptability and leadership ensured TAUโs strong national presence. This triumph is as much yours as it is the athletes,โ Dr. Cuzzamu conveyed.ย
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐
Highlighting the cumulative performance, Region III, represented by student-athletes from 14 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), finished as 2nd Runner-Up. Competing against 17 region athletic associations nationwide, the Central Luzon delegation secured an impressive 54 gold, 68 silver, and 59 bronze medals, demonstrating exceptional talent, resilience, and sportsmanship and bringing immense pride to the region, showcasing Central Luzonโs inherent strength and cooperation.
In a Facebook post, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office III (CHEDRO III) extended its appreciation to all members of the regional contingent. CHEDRO III also emphasized that Central Luzonโs success highlights how sports can cultivate excellence and solidarity, urging everyone to keep inspiring others and fueling the spirit of champions.ย
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