27/01/2026
Huge Congratulations to these young Athletes 🔥👏
Santelmo Warriors Shines✨ in the recently concluded 6th Migz Zubiri Cup 20th National Invitational Arnis Tournament 2026 held at Pavia Municipal Gym, Iloilo⛳
merging together:
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Garnering a Total Medals of:
13 Golds 🥇
4 Silvers 🥈
11 Bronzes🥉
Joint efforts of 2 chapters from Talisay & Silay Arnis team🤝
Kuddos Team👏💪
Special Thanks to our very supportive Coaches
Coach: Mildred Largoza
Coach: Christine Piansay
Coach: Lara Rose Dinaguit
Trainers:
Sir. Dela Cruz Regin
Sir. Miguel Fuentes Mendiola
Also, thank you to GM. Bon Celendro, ma' am Iresh Crizel De Leon, and to all Bastonero Arnis System for inviting us☺️, to all TO's, other club/Teams Pugay po🙇
To Pavia Municipal Mayor, Mayor. Atty. Matt Hachuela for supporting the event especially our very own National Sports 🙏Pugay po sa inyo🙇
🚩Arnis is the official national martial art and sport of the Philippines, a status declared by Republic Act No. 9850 in 2009. It is played as a combative sport using padded sticks in a designated area, with rules and scoring systems that emphasize precision, speed, and control.
🚩Benefits of Arnis as a Sport:
🚩Physical Fitness: It improves cardiovascular health, coordination, balance, agility, and reflexes.
🚩Mental Development: The discipline cultivates focus, self-confidence, mental fortitude, and perseverance.
🚩Cultural Preservation: As a national sport, it helps preserve Filipino heritage and instills values like respect and resilience.