Biliran Province State University, through its Pencak Silat Team, secured 13 medals, comprising 10 gold, two silver, and one bronze, at the 1st Pencak Silat Invitational 2026 held on October 17–18 at Eusebio High School in Pasig City, Metro Manila.

Sanctioned by the Philippine Silat National Sports Association, the two-day competition featured athletes competing in various combative and artistic categories.

The BiPSU delegation, composed of 16 student-athletes, was led by Coach Mc Dhonel Gudmalin, under the supervision of Dr. Henreyna Jane C. Redublado, chairperson of Sports Services.

In the combative category, Jessie Boy M. Baltar secured gold in the Male Class S division, while Rosemarie Bigtas won gold in the Female Class B division.

Meanwhile, the team also recorded gold-medal finishes in the artistic category, with Jason Armoroto, Sameth Mc Denver Gaviola, and Harvyn Veril winning in the Artistic Regu Male event. Micah Jane Gregorio took gold in Artistic Tunggal Female, while Febby Acabal, Melyn Dalut, and Aiko Taganna won in Artistic Regu Female. Kiana Marie Monoy also secured gold in Artistic Solo Bebas Female.

For the silver medals, Feby Acabal placed second in Combative Female Class S, while Ramil Laput Jr. earned silver in Artistic Tunggal Male.

John Rex Visagar also contributed to the University's medal tally after winning bronze in Combative Male Class E.

Aside from the medalists, four BiPSU student-athletes reached the quarterfinals in the Tanding (Combative) category. These were Romeo Rufin Jr., Ronnie Ramirez, Kathleen Aera Cañega, and Ramil S. Laput.

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