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16/09/2025

SPORTS | 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Alas Pilipinas Men made history at the Mall of Asia Arena, stunning Egypt with a 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21 victory to capture the country’s first-ever win in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on September 16, 2025, Tuesday.

Bryan Bagunas powered the squad with 25 points, while Leo Ordiales bounced back big with 21 markers. Marck Espejo chipped in 13 points and capped the night with the game-winning block on Elhossiny Eissa in the fourth set, sealing history for the Filipinos.

With defense clicking and clutch plays down the stretch, Alas Pilipinas etched their names in the record books and now brace for a do-or-die clash against Iran for a spot in the Round of 16.

Via D/C Charles Tapales
Photo Courtesy Volleytrails

16/09/2025

PREPARATION IS THE BEST RESPONSE: UC-METC Conducts Mandatory Fire Drill

This afternoon, UC-METC conducted its routine fire drill to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary in the event of a fire emergency. The drill was carried out in coordination with the UC Emergency Response Team, which demonstrated key firefighting techniques, including how to contain small fires and properly assist injured individuals. This safety exercise highlights UC-METC’s commitment to student welfare, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and quick response. More than just a routine procedure, the fire drill empowers cadets to take initiative and support one another during critical situations.

Via Adrian Evangelista
Photo Courtesy of FotoMarino

13/09/2025

𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗜 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟱

The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) officially kicked off its 25th season with a grand opening ceremony yesterday at the Cebu Coliseum. The event featured performances by talented individuals and groups from various schools, culminating in the crowning of Miss CESAFI 2025.

For years, CESAFI has been a platform for molding student-athletes and fostering both fierce competition and camaraderie among its member schools. This season promises to deliver the same intensity and excitement, continuing to strengthen the bonds between athletes from different schools.

The opening program also celebrated the winners of previous cultural events, who returned to the stage to the cheers of an enthusiastic audience. Performances included song numbers by Justine Wayne Miaga and Melchin Cabañero, as well as dance performances from Mitchloni Dianauanao, Rondre Yan Rodriguez, Trixie Pearl Dicdican, and John Lloyd Leyson. The San Carlos Dance Troupe brought the house down with a high-energy hip-hop routine, while the University of the Visayas Dance Troupe impressed with a contemporary number. A collaborative performance from the UC Banilad Campus, UC Pardo Movers, and the UC Cheer Dance Troupe marked the opening of the ceremony.

The event also featured the highly anticipated search for Miss CESAFI 2025. Contestants from various schools showcased their elegance and grace, vying for this prestigious title. After careful deliberation by the judges, Pavitas Kaur from Cebu Doctors’ University was crowned Miss CESAFI for the high school division, while Stefanie Przewodnik from the University of San Carlos took home the title for the college division.

By the end of the ceremony, the energy levels were through the roof, setting the stage for an action-packed season ahead. With the bar set high, excitement is building for the upcoming events of CESAFI Season 25.

Via Adrian Evangelista
Photos D/C Christian Karl Hill, D/C Ly Iann Dosdos, D/C Jonathan Quiseo

13/09/2025

Winners Crowned at Miss CESAFI 2025

The Miss CESAFI 2025 pageant brought together students from Cebu’s top schools, highlighting beauty, intelligence, and school pride. This year’s event celebrated outstanding young women across high school and college divisions through special, corporate, and major awards.

Special Awards

Miss Photogenic (High School Division):
Jane Elsa Langbach – Ateneo de Cebu

Miss Photogenic (College Division):
Stefanie Przewodnik – University of San Carlos

Corporate Awards

Miss Smart (High School Division):
Han Queenie Rojas – University of San Carlos (CESAFI High School)

Miss Smart (College Division):
Flaviona Joaquin – Cebu Doctors’ University (CESAFI College)

Face of Crayon Lab (High School Division):
Pavitas Kaur – Cebu Doctors’ University

Face of Crayon Lab (College Division):
Nicole Santos – University of the Philippines Cebu

Major Awards
High School Division

Second Runner-Up:
Han Queenie Rojas – University of San Carlos

First Runner-Up:
Jane Elsa Langbach – Ateneo de Cebu

Miss CESAFI 2025:
Pavitas Kaur – Cebu Doctors’ University

College Division

Second Runner-Up:
Flaviona Joaquin – Cebu Doctors’ University

First Runner-Up:
Kefaiah Al-Zair – University of Cebu Main Campus

Miss CESAFI 2025:
Stefanie Przewodnik – University of San Carlos

Via Adrian Evangelista

13/09/2025

JUST IN: University of Cebu Chairman and new CESAFI President, Atty. Augusto W. Go, has arrived at the Cebu Coliseum to witness the opening ceremony of CESAFI Season 25. Joining him are UC Chancellor and President Ms. Candice Gotianuy and Executive Vice Chancellor Atty. Elijah Manuel Sarausad.

Their presence underscores UC’s unwavering support for its Webmasters athletes.

13/09/2025

HAPPENING NOW: The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) is now preparing for the grand opening of this year’s season. Athletes, coaches, and schools are getting ready as the league makes final arrangements for one of Cebu’s biggest collegiate athletic events. The upcoming opening ceremony is being carefully planned to showcase unity, school pride, and the excitement of another CESAFI season.

Via Romel Cabansag

13/09/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Top-ranking students of the University of Cebu–METC from both BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering are undergoing rigorous screening to determine this year’s official contenders for a prestigious competition. Which competition could it be? Stay tuned!

12/09/2025

Happy birthday to this man whose smile never fades! 🤩

Wishing more blessed years ahead to C/M Guillermo Diluvio Jr., Assistant Dean of the College of Maritime Education and Associate Campus Director of the University of Cebu – METC.

Thank you for your leadership sir!

11/09/2025

Our very own Editor-in-Chief, D/C Andre Louise Emmanuel Jaboneta is flying to Manila to compete for the prestigious Top Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines. Your Anchor Publication family wishes you all the best, and congratulations for reaching this far!

After a rigorous national screening process that brought together the best and brightest maritime students across the country, we proudly present one of the Top 20 Finalists for the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) 2025.

Andre Louise Emmanuel Jaboneta, a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation student from the University of Cebu – Maritime Education and Training Center, serves as Chairman of the University of Cebu Centralized Student Network. He is also the current Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Publication and showcased his talent internationally as lead actor and composer of TINGOG, an official film selection at The World Through Silence International Deaf Film Festival in Moscow, Russia.

As he moves forward in his journey toward the TOMSP 2025 Awarding Ceremony, we invite you to show your support and celebrate his achievements as an emerging maritime leader.

10/09/2025

I-ready ang yellow basket! We are now on TIKTOK! Follow us .ucmetc and let’s create a new community out there!

10/09/2025

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗸𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – The University of Cebu (UC) is taking a major leap forward in maritime education with a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with South Korea's Pukyong National University (PKNU). The ceremony, held at the UC-Maritime Education and Training Center (UC-METC), seals a partnership that is a major component of PKNU's Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) project, a major initiative designed to connect universities with local industries to drive innovation and economic development.

This signed agreement establishes a long-term partnership focused on academic collaboration, research, and exchange programs, which is poised to elevate the global competitiveness of UC's maritime graduates.

The partnership's main objective is to foster cooperation through joint research, student and faculty exchanges, internship opportunities, and the co-development of academic curricula. The MOU signing signifies an agreement from both universities to share knowledge and resources, ensuring that students are prepared for the evolving demands of the global maritime industry.

Known figures from the University of Cebu are in attendance, including Atty. Manuel Elijah Sarausad, Executive Vice Chancellor, Capt. Gerry D. Enjambre, OIC-Campus Director of UC-METC, C/M Guillermo Diluvio, Assistant OIC Campus Director, Engr. Maria Jean Berdin, OIC-Chairperson of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) Department, and Ms. Merliza Tayros, Chairperson-General Education, alongside the entire NAME Department.

Among those present are PKNU's Chief of Research Support Division, Kim Chan Jung and Vice President Ha Myung Shin. Also participating in the event are key leaders from PKNU's network of industry partners, accentuating the strong tie between academia and industry in this collaboration. The presidents and CEOs of various companies, including Lee Jung Hwan of KOSEC/ BUEA, Ko Dung Han of HANA TECH, Kim Kyeon B**g of KOREA SHIP ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., LTD, Gam Lee Sang of G-TECH CO., LTD Lee Young Hun of YTTTECH, Lee Jae Ik of TRANS GAS SOLUTION, Park Hyoung Kyu of Kosmo, and Nam-gu District in Busan City Mayor Oh Eun Taek, together with major research institutions and companies in Busan such as Research Institute of Medium & Small, Kostec, and Dongyan Engineering Co., LTD, are present as well to witness the signing, emphasizing the real-world impact of this academic alliance.

UC's NAME department has consistently been a top producer of licensed naval architects in the Philippines, with its graduates frequently securing top spots in national board exams. This new international linkage with PKNU strengthens the department's reputation and provides its students with an even wider platform for academic and professional growth.

The collaboration is another badge to recognize UC's dedication to providing a world-class education that extends beyond national borders.

Via Jaryl Mae Catipay
Photos D/C Vince Marvin Dejon