Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office
5,000 Student-Athletes. 113 SUC’s. 16 Regions. 1 Grand Champion.
The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), alongside the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS), Associates of State Universities and Colleges (ASUC) Region X, the Provincial Government of Camiguin, and host Camiguin Polytechnic State College, officially opened the 2025 State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) National Games on April 23.
Themed “Advancing SUC Unity, Elevating Sports Excellence for Sustainable Development,” thousands of student-athletes, coaches, and school officials from state universities and colleges (SUCs) across the country gathered at the Camiguin Grandstand, parading their strength in numbers, unity, pride, and competitive spirit.
Advocating unity, sportsmanship, and the celebration of youth potential Leaders from the education sector emphasized that the games go beyond competition—they are a platform for character-building, friendship, and national pride.
Camiguin Governer Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo highlighted the role of student-athletes as carriers of their communities’ hopes, while praising coaches and educators as the unseen architects of future leaders. PASUC officials led by President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo echoed themes of discipline, solidarity, and shared purpose, urging participants to support one another across regional lines.
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara, through his representative, DepEd Division of Camiguin School Division Superintendent Dr. Lorebina C. Carrasco underscored sports as a transformative force that fosters not only athletic excellence but also social awareness and harmony. Together, their messages championed SCUAA 2025 as a meaningful convergence of strength, resilience, and the enduring spirit of youth and nationhood.
199-strong The SCUAA delegates from the National Capital Region (NCR) boast 413 athletes—199 of whom are proud PUPians. They will showcase their skills in archery, athletics, arnis, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, chess, dancesport, e-sports, futsal, football, karate-do, lawn tennis, pencak silat, sepak takraw, softball, swimming, taekwondo, table tennis, and volleyball in their quest to win gold.
University President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi, in his message for the PUPian delegates, wished them the best of luck and encouraged them to play the sport to the best of their abilities.
“Sa ating minamahal na Atleta ng Bayan, nakita namin ang matindi ninyong sakripisyo ang pag-eensanyo makatuntong lamang sa puntong ito. Kaya naman, ngayon pa lamang ay panalo na kayo sa mata ko. Galingan ninyo sa 25th SCUAA games, ibigay ninyo ang lahat ng makakaya ninyo para sa gintong medalya, at higit sa lahat, mag-enjoy sa Camiguin.” Muhi said.
(To our beloved Atleta ng Bayan, we have witnessed your immense sacrifices and dedication just to reach this point. That’s why you are already winners in my eyes. Do your best in the 25th SCUAA Games, give everything you’ve got for that gold medal, and above all, enjoy your time in Camiguin.)
PUP’s participation in the 2025 SCUAA National Games highlight its commitment and strong athletics program, spearheaded by the Sports Development Program Office (SDPO). It also displays the diverse talents of PUP’s athletes in multiple sporting categories.
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