Seizing an impressive haul of 14 titles, the Golden Artisan Arnisadors of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) slashed their way to the Senior Category overall championship in the 1st Pro-Active Arnis League National Open Arnis Encounter held at Marquee Mall, Angeles City on September 27, 2026.
Organized in coordination with the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Northern Luzon, the day-long tournament gathered hundreds of athletes from various schools and clubs across different regions.
Featuring intense action across three core disciplines—Anyo, Padded Arnis, and Live Stick—the event aimed to showcase the skill, discipline, sportsmanship, and character of Arnisadors under the league's motto: "Train Hard. Fight Fair. Honor Arnis."
Below is the list of student-athletes and their achievements:
Rhitz Marie R. Antalan
- Gold Medalist - 52-57kg Senior Padded
- Gold Medalist - 18-39 y/o Single Weapon Non-Trad
- Gold Medalist - 18-39 y/o Double Weapon Non-Trad
Eunice Ann D. Manaloto
- Gold Medalist - 48-52kg Senior Padded
Estelle Heart F. Suarez
- Gold Medalist - 48kg Senior Padded
Jasmin C. Delos Reyes
- Gold Medalist - 57kg Senior Padded
Ashkierr Jhon S. Dayrit
- Gold Medalist - 55kg Senior Padded
Glaiza Marielle D. Reyes
- Gold Medalist - 18-39 y/o Traditional Double Weapon
- Bronze Medalist - 57-61kg Senior Padded
Eli John S. Gutierrez
- Silver Medalist - 55-60kg Senior Padded
Joshua M. Reyes
- Bronze Medalist - 55kg Senior Padded
Christian Paul M. Garcia
- Bronze Medalist - 60-65kg Senior Padded
Mark Adrian Eduarte (Instructor & Playing Coach)
- Silver Medalist - 80-100kg Padded
- Silver Medalist - 80-100kg Live Stick
The run was guided by coaches Mark Adrian Eduarte, Harold Raven Dalangin, and John Michael Dalusong, alongside student-athlete coach Ross Kyshan Canda.
Congratulations, Artisan Arnisadors!
Photo credits: Office of Sports Development
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