Urdaneta City University’s (UCU) Knights Reborn completed their campaign on a high note following a successful run in the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games, held from October 24 to 30, 2026, and hosted by the University of Eastern Pangasinan in Binalonan, Pangasinan.
Knights Reborn brought home a total of 40 medals—six gold, 20 silver, and 14 bronze—surpassing their previous medal haul in the 14th LCUAA National Games, where UCU earned two gold, seven silver, and 12 bronze medals, for a total of 21 medals.
GOLD MEDALISTS (6)
KARATE-DO
- Jazmine Abad – Women’s Individual Kumite, -61kg
ARNIS
- Edmund Bugayong (2) – Men’s Lightweight, 55–60kg; Individual Anyo, Sword and Dagger
- Margareth Laygo – Women’s Welterweight
DANCESPORT
- Mark Morales and Jherelyn Lhian Ovido – Standard Category (Slow Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep)
BADMINTON – MEN’S DOUBLES
- Junard Bernardo and Laurence L. Valdez
SILVER MEDALISTS (20)
KARATE-DO
- Jhon Philip Daduya – Men’s Individual Kumite, -60kg
- Franco A. Ambrocio – Men’s Individual Kumite, -75kg
- Edward John F. Etabillo – Men’s Individual Kumite, -84kg
- Justin Ivan A. Montemayor – Men’s Individual Kumite, +84kg
- Brian James P. Carbonel – Men’s Individual Kata
- Rolene Sumiquiab, Marisol Andrada, Jazmine Abad, and Angeline Geron – Women’s Team Kata
- Brian Carbonel, Jerickson Cañaveral, Franco Ambrocio, and Justin Montemayor – Men’s Team Kata
ARNIS
- Randy Marli Rabago III, John Lloyd Rivera, and Mark Jhon Garcia – Synchronized Men’s Single Weapon
- Jennelyn Alvaro – Individual Women’s Double Weapon
- Edmund Bugayong, John Lloyd Rivera, and Mark Jhon Garcia – Synchronized Men’s Sword and Dagger Weapon
- Jonalyn Manglinong – Women’s Cruiserweight Full Contact Padded Stick Labanan (70–75kg)
- Randy Marli Rabago III – Individual Men’s Double Weapon
DANCESPORT
- Jimbrex Garcera and Janelle Bañez – Latin Category (Samba and Cha-cha-cha)
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM
- Anthony Ang
- Ryan Asuncion
- Emelson Borda
- Paul Angelo Chavez
- Shawn Cedrick Cojotan
- Paul Vincent Cordero
- Jastine Jade Gonzales
- Warren Labsan
- CJ Lloyd Ladaga
- Russell Nicolas
- Clyd Steven Pasion
- Kelvin Mark Paulo
- Rean Alfred Penera
- Jake Denniel Quero
- Jay Lord Sebido
- Nick Eroll Torio
- Marc Joseph Triumfo
BRONZE MEDALISTS (14)
KARATE-DO
- Rolene Sumiquiab – Women’s Individual Kata
- John Kenneth Carbonell – Men’s Individual Kumite, -75kg
- Cezter Exequiel Sibayan – Men’s Individual Kumite, -55kg
- Jazmine Abad, Angeline Geron, and Marisol Andrada – Women’s Team Kumite
ARNIS
- Jisrael Dacapias – Featherweight, +51–55kg
- Arlyn Joyce Altre – Featherweight, +51–55kg
- Angelica Aquino – Women’s Individual Anyo, Single Weapon
- Jimaer Calderon – Men’s Middleweight
- Jennelyn Alvaro, Angelica Aquino, and Jonalyn Manglinong – Women’s Team Synchronized Anyo, Sword and Dagger
BADMINTON – WOMEN’S DOUBLES
- Desiree Echalar and Yesha Mae Narciso
ESPORTS – MOBILE LEGENDS: BANG BANG
- Ric Xyrus Cudal
- Richard Edra
- Jericho Iluis
- Anthony Jesus Ligpit
- Patrick Marquez
- Samuel Oswa
- Ken Rian Pablo
The UCU community, led by Acting University President Dr. Amihan April C. Mella-Alcazar, Chief Operating Officer Atty. Dar A. Diga, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Josephine S. Lambinicio, and Vice President for Administrative Affairs Atty. Michael Henry C. Sevilleja, extended its all-out support to the student-athletes throughout the competition. Teaching and non-teaching personnel, together with UCUians, provided encouragement, logistical support, food, and other assistance, allowing the athletes to focus on their respective events and bring pride to the university.
Among the 28 participating delegations, the UCU Knights Reborn finished ninth overall, marking a significant improvement from their previous campaign. With 40 medals, the university's performance reflects the hard work of its student-athletes, coaches, and the entire UCU community.
This type of activity that the university participates in supports the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 4 – Quality Education; SDG 5 – Gender Equality; SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities; SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.#
