Bacolod City, Philippines — The Guang Ming College (GMC) Track and Field Team delivered an impressive performance during the National PRISAA Games 2026 held from May 8 to 15, 2026, in Bacolod City, showcasing the institution’s growing strength in collegiate athletics on the national stage.

Participating alongside various colleges and universities from across the Philippines, the GMC Track and Field Team demonstrated discipline, perseverance, and competitive excellence throughout the week-long sporting event. The team successfully earned a total of three (3) gold medals, four (4) silver medals, and seventeen (17) bronze medals, marking another milestone for the institution’s Sports Development Program (SDP).

The Women’s Team was one of the major contributors to GMC’s overall medal haul. Minuel Joy Viral and Summer Morante each secured one gold and one silver medal, while Christine Diaz added another gold medal for the team. The outgoing student-athletes Daisy Rivera and Charlaine Deocampo also delivered strong performances, each finishing with one silver and two bronze medals, contributing significantly to the team’s overall success in the competition.

Additional bronze medalists from the Women’s Team included Christine Jane Justol, Chammy Requiron, Jercel Ann Alvaro, Weliza Esplana, and Karen Mae Pelegria, whose performances reflected the team’s depth and consistency throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Men’s Team also displayed determination and resilience against strong national contenders. Scott Norbe Arroyo led the men’s delegation after securing three bronze medals, while Jonathan Lorete and James Carlo Aganan each contributed two bronze medals. John Lloyd Pandi likewise added another bronze medal to the team’s overall tally.

Behind the athletes’ achievements were coaches Melchor Ayon Ayon, Henry Chaneco, and Arnold Villarube, whose guidance, training, and continuous support played an essential role in preparing the team for the national competition. Their commitment to developing student-athletes both inside and outside the sporting arena continues to strengthen the GMC SDP.

One of the major highlights of this year’s campaign was the outstanding performance of the Women’s Team, particularly the graduating student-athletes who consistently represented GMC with pride over the years. Daisy Rivera and Karen Mae Pelegria concluded their collegiate athletic careers as four-time consecutive medalists, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, discipline, and perseverance for future GMC athletes to emulate.

The coaching staff also expressed optimism for the future of the athletics program as several freshmen athletes delivered remarkable performances in their first national competition. Minuel Joy Viral and Christine Diaz immediately established themselves as gold medalists during their debut season, while fellow freshmen Chammy Requiron and Jercel Ann Alvaro successfully captured bronze medals. Together with Summer Morante, Charlaine Deocampo, and Christine Jane Justol, the young athletes continue to build a promising foundation for the future of the Women’s Team.

In a heartfelt statement, the Coaches extended their gratitude and congratulations in a joint message to the graduating and pioneer batch of the GMC Track and Field Team: