Over a thousand delegates—including student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff—from the seven West Visayas State University (WVSU) campuses participated in the opening ceremony of University Hinampang 2025, held earlier today.
The ceremony began with a foot parade from the WVSU Main Campus grounds, followed by a street dance competition judged in front of the Administration Building.
The opening program commenced at the Iloilo Sports Complex, where campus administrators, heads, and sports coordinators raised their banners and recognized their respective student-athletes as they took the oath of sportsmanship.
Dr. Celina Cordero-Gellada, Vice President of Medical and Allied Sciences and current OIC University President, reminded everyone of the true victory that lies in the University Hinampang.
“Remember that true victory lies in the effort, the friendships forged, and the memories made, so let us embrace each opportunity to challenge ourselves, uplift one another, and showcase the spirit of WVSU sportsmanship,” said Gellada.
Jerome P. Millan, WVSU Student Regent, emphasized the University’s dedication to a holistic development that included athletic performance.
“[Hinampang 2025] represents the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our life, personal growth, teamwork and leadership,” said Millan.
Following the preliminaries was the cheer dance competition, featuring participants from the Janiuay, Himamaylan, and La Paz campuses. The program then concluded with a unity dance led by the Federated Student Council.
With the theme “PAGSIBOD 2025: Harnessing Growth, Celebrating Unity—A Journey of Progress through Sports,” University Hinampang 2025 aims to reignite passion for sports and foster unity as part of holistic growth, upholding the tradition of excellence among Taga-West.
By JA Temelo/PAMCO, with sources from SILAK Media
Photos by Wina de la Cruz/PAMCO
