
Demonstrating their fortitude, the Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) Arnisadors brought a total of 19 medals during the recent 4th Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Inc. Northern Luzon Invitational Arnis Tournament, at The Event Centre, SM City Clark on April 28 to 30, 2026.
Led by coaches Mark Adrian Eduarte, Rolan Randolf Garcia, Harold Raven Dalangin, and John Michael Dalusong, the delegation has yet again proven their grit and glory on the Full-Contact and Technical Anyo categories along with 35 teams from nearby provinces.
Full-contact or Laban category highlights mastery in agility, striking precision, and weapon control under pressure.
Below is the roster of Arnisadors along with their distinction:
|
Cris Semilla |
Cruiserweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Ross Canda |
Welterweight |
Live Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Cristian Garcia |
Welterweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Alexander M. Miguel |
Middleweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Railey Mallari |
Super Heavyweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Aeron Mark G. Zapanta |
Featherweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Rhitz Marie Antalan |
Featherweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Estelle Heart Suarez |
Bantamweight |
Padded Stick |
Gold Medalist |
|
Regem Mazo |
Bantamweight |
Live Stick |
Silver Medalist |
|
Mark Adrian Eduarte |
Heavyweight |
Padded Stick |
Silver Medalist |
|
Joshua Manao |
Bantamweight |
Live Stick |
Bronze Medalist |
|
Eli Gutierrez |
Featherweight |
Padded Stick |
Bronze Medalist |
|
Jasmin Delos Reyes |
Featherweight |
Padded Stick |
Bronze Medalist |
|
Adriane G. Simpao |
Heavyweight |
Padded Stick |
Bronze Medalist |
Meanwhile, these athletes demonstrated elite technical skill in the artistic and traditional application of Arnis weaponry.
Anyo & Weapons Mastery (Forms)
Bregiet D. Santos
- Gold Medalist – Women’s Sword & Dagger (Traditional)
- Gold Medalist – Women’s Sword & Dagger (Non-Traditional)
Glaiza Marielle D. Reyes
- Gold Medalist – Women’s Individual Double Weapon (Traditional)
- Gold Medalist – Women’s Individual Double Weapon (Non-Traditional)
Kamille Ivy C. Yumul
- Gold Medalist – Women’s Individual Single Weapon (Traditional)
Congratulations!
Photo credits: Office for Sports Development
