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  • 27 UAAP, NCAA stars take center stage at 2026 Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night 

    27 UAAP, NCAA stars take center stage at 2026 Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night 

    Now on its fourth year under the unified Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) banner, the annual awards night continues its tradition of celebrating the country’s finest collegiate athletes following the 2022 merger of the UAAP and NCAA media organizations.


    The 2026 Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Annual Awards Night will once again put the spotlight on the brightest stars from the nation’s top collegiate leagues on Monday, June 29, at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, Pasig City.

     

    A total of 27 student-athletes from the UAAP and NCAA will be recognized for their standout performances throughout the recently concluded seasons, celebrating the best individual efforts that shaped another memorable year of collegiate competition.

     

    Leading the list of honorees are Mike Phillips and Kent Pastrana, who were named the CPC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Players of the Year after guiding De La Salle University and the University of Santo Tomas back to the top of UAAP basketball.

     

    Phillips added another milestone to his decorated collegiate career after helping La Salle capture its second UAAP championship under his watch. The veteran forward now owns two UAAP titles and one Finals MVP award, while also earning a spot in the CPC Men’s Basketball Mythical Team.

    This marks Phillips’ second Mythical Team recognition and his first CPC Basketball Player of the Year award.

     

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    Joining Phillips in the Men’s Basketball Mythical Team are UAAP MVP Janrey Pasaol of Far Eastern University, NCAA Season 101 champion Janti Miller of San Beda University, Letran guard Titing Manalili, and University of Santo Tomas big man Collins Akowe.

     

    Pastrana, meanwhile, headlines the CPC UAAP Women’s Basketball Mythical Team after playing a key role in UST’s title-winning campaign. She is joined by teammate Brigette Santos, National University’s Ann Pingol and Tin Cayabyab, and Ateneo de Manila University’s Kacey Dela Rosa.

     

    Dela Rosa will also receive a special citation after helping Gilas Pilipinas secure SEA Games gold medals in both the 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball events last December, while contributing to the country’s qualification bid for the FIBA 3×3 World Cup.

     

    The volleyball court also produced this year’s biggest standouts as La Salle senior Angel Canino was named the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year, while Lara Mae Silva of Letran earned NCAA Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year honors after becoming a key figure in the Lady Knights’ historic championship run—their first title in 28 years.

     

    In men’s volleyball, Leo Ordiales of six-time UAAP champion National University and Reymark Betco of NCAA Season 101 champion De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde were recognized as the Men’s Volleyball Players of the Year.

     

    Football also continued to earn its place in the annual celebration, with Marc Pellejo of San Beda University and Ramil Bation III of the University of the Philippines winning the NCAA and UAAP Men’s Football Player of the Year awards after leading their teams to championships.

     

    Far Eastern University’s Regine Rebosura was also honored as the UAAP Women’s Football Player of the Year, with support from the Philippine Sports Commission.

     

    The CPC will also recognize the coaches who guided these championship teams.

     

    La Salle’s Topex Robinson and San Beda’s Yuri Escueta were named the UAAP and NCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches of the Year, while UST mentor Haydee Ong earned the UAAP Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award.

     

    Longtime La Salle volleyball coach Ramil de Jesus received the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year honor, while Letran’s Mayeth Carolino was chosen as the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year.

     

    National University’s title-winning volleyball run also earned recognition for coach Dante Alinsunurin, while Arnold Laniog was honored after guiding his alma mater to the NCAA Season 101 men’s volleyball championship.

     

    Beyond the trophies and individual awards, the event highlights the athletes who carried their schools, inspired their communities, and continue to shape the future of Philippine sports.

     

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  • DLSU’s Topex Robinson, UST’s Haydee Ong, San Beda’s Yuri Escueta to receive CPC Coach of the Year honors 

    DLSU’s Topex Robinson, UST’s Haydee Ong, San Beda’s Yuri Escueta to receive CPC Coach of the Year honors 

    Behind every championship team is a coach who turns talent into trophies, and this year, three of collegiate basketball’s finest tacticians are set to be recognized.


    De La Salle University’s Topex Robinson, University of Santo Tomas’ Haydee Ong, and San Beda University’s Yuri Escueta will be honored as Coach of the Year at the 2026 Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Awards Night presented by Strong Group Athletics.

     

    The annual celebration, scheduled for June 29 at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, Pasig, will shine the spotlight on the coaches whose leadership helped define UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101.

     

    While championships are often remembered through memorable shots and standout performances, Robinson, Ong, and Escueta built their title runs through preparation, resilience, and strategic adjustments that guided their teams through the most crucial moments of the season.

     

    Robinson’s recognition comes after orchestrating one of the most satisfying redemption stories in recent UAAP history. The De La Salle Green Archers reclaimed the men’s basketball crown after overcoming a difficult path to the championship.

     

    Before reaching the Finals, La Salle had to survive a Final Four showdown against top-seeded National University despite facing a twice-to-beat disadvantage. The Green Archers then went on to defeat defending powerhouse University of the Philippines in a hard-fought three-game championship series, delivering Robinson his second UAAP title as head coach.

     

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    In the NCAA, Escueta once again demonstrated why San Beda remains the gold standard of collegiate basketball.

     

    The Red Lions strengthened their historic legacy by sweeping archrival Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 101 Finals. Despite losing the services of star scorer Janti Miller in Game 2, Escueta successfully adjusted his rotation and game plan, helping San Beda secure its 24th men’s basketball championship.

     

    Meanwhile, Ong continued to build a dynasty of her own in the women’s ranks.

     

    The veteran coach guided the UST Growling Tigresses back to the summit of UAAP women’s basketball, ending National University’s reign and capturing the program’s 13th championship overall. The title also marked UST’s second crown in the last three seasons, a remarkable response after falling short against NU during Season 87 in 2024.

     

    Together, the three coaches represent different journeys to success — a redemption campaign, a dynasty sustained, and a championship reclaimed. Yet all arrived at the same destination: the top of collegiate basketball.

     

    The CPC Awards Night will bring together the brightest stars from both the UAAP and NCAA, with volleyball coaches from their respective leagues also set to receive recognition for their achievements during the past season.

     

    For Robinson, Ong, and Escueta, the honor serves as acknowledgment that championships are won not only by the players on the court but also by the leaders drawing the blueprint from the sidelines.

     

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  • Kacey Dela Rosa earns CPC citation after breakout year with Gilas Women 

    Kacey Dela Rosa earns CPC citation after breakout year with Gilas Women 

    Kacey Dela Rosa’s collegiate career has already been filled with individual awards and memorable performances, but it was her impact beyond the UAAP that ultimately set her apart this year.

     

    The Ateneo standout will receive a special citation during the Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night presented by Strong Group Athletics, recognizing a year in which she emerged as one of the most important figures in Philippine women’s basketball.

     

    While many athletes spend their offseason recovering from the grind of collegiate competition, Dela Rosa used hers to help push Gilas Pilipinas to new heights across multiple international tournaments.

     

    The recognition comes after another stellar season with Ateneo, where the two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player helped steer the Blue Eagles to a bronze-medal finish in UAAP Season 88. But her biggest accomplishments came after the collegiate campaign ended.

     

    With Gilas Women, Dela Rosa proved she could thrive on bigger stages and under greater responsibility.

     

    Last December, she stepped into a crucial role during the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, helping the Philippines reclaim the women’s basketball gold medal. Tasked with anchoring the middle in the absence of longtime national team pillar Jack Animam, Dela Rosa helped keep the Filipinas on top of the regional podium.

     

    Her rise continued at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in France, where the Philippines earned its first-ever victory in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament by defeating Colombia.

     

    Dela Rosa was at the center of that breakthrough, finishing as the team’s leading scorer and rebounder with averages of 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game.

     

    Yet her influence extended beyond the traditional five-player game.

     

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    The 6-foot-2 forward became one of the cornerstones of Gilas Women’s 3×3 program during a historic stretch that saw the Philippines establish new milestones in the discipline.

     

    She played a key role in the country’s silver-medal finish at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, the best result ever achieved by the Philippine women’s team in the continental tournament. Across five games, she averaged 6.2 points and 4.8 rebounds while helping the Filipinas reach the championship round.

     

    That momentum carried over into the World Cup qualifying tournament in Singapore, where Gilas secured another berth in the FIBA 3×3 World Cup.

     

    Most recently, Dela Rosa was part of the squad that delivered another historic moment in Warsaw, Poland. Alongside Afril Bernardino, Camille Clarin, and Mikka Cacho, she helped the Philippines notch its first-ever victory in the Women’s FIBA 3×3 World Cup with a breakthrough win over Italy.

     

    Those achievements transformed Dela Rosa from a dominant collegiate player into one of the country’s most impactful international performers.

     

    The CPC’s special citation serves as recognition of a year in which she successfully bridged both worlds—continuing to excel in the UAAP while helping Gilas Women rewrite pieces of Philippine basketball history.

     

    Dela Rosa will be honored alongside the best performers from the UAAP and NCAA in basketball, volleyball, and football during the annual awards ceremony at Discovery Suites Manila.

     

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  • UAAP and NCAA stars set for recognition as Collegiate Press Corps take stage on July 29 

    UAAP and NCAA stars set for recognition as Collegiate Press Corps take stage on July 29 

    For most student-athletes, the season ends when the final buzzer sounds, the last point is scored, or the championship trophy is lifted.

     

    But before the curtain fully closes on another memorable year in collegiate sports, the athletes and coaches who defined the UAAP and NCAA campaigns will gather for one more spotlight moment.

     

    The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) is set to honor the country’s top collegiate performers during its annual awards night on June 29 at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, celebrating the individuals who left the biggest mark across basketball, volleyball, and football.

     

    The event serves as a season-ending recognition of excellence, bringing together the athletes, coaches, and programs that captured attention throughout UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101.

     

    Following months of competition and evaluation, members of the print and online media covering both leagues cast their votes to determine the year’s most outstanding performers.

     

    Basketball will once again take center stage with awards for the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players of the Year. Mythical Team selections for both divisions will also be recognized, highlighting the athletes who consistently delivered throughout the season.

     

    The sidelines will also have their moment of recognition.

     

    Three tacticians will be honored as Coaches of the Year, covering UAAP men’s basketball, NCAA men’s basketball, and UAAP women’s basketball. The NCAA does not currently hold a women’s basketball tournament.

     

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    Volleyball, one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports in the country, will likewise feature a strong list of honorees. Players of the Year awards will be handed out in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the UAAP and NCAA, while the top coaches from each league will also receive recognition for guiding their respective programs.

     

    Football continues to strengthen its place in the collegiate landscape, with the CPC once again naming Players of the Year in the sport. Three athletes will be recognized for their performances on the pitch, although the NCAA does not field a women’s football division.

     

    Beyond collegiate competition, the awards night will also acknowledge accomplishments on the international stage.

     

    Ateneo standout Kacey Dela Rosa will receive a special citation after representing Gilas Pilipinas Women in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball, extending her impact beyond the collegiate ranks and onto the national team setup.

     

    For the CPC, the annual gathering remains an opportunity to celebrate not only statistics and championships, but also the dedication behind every achievement.

     

    “Every year, new stars emerge and legends arrive to lord it over the famed collegiate courts and fields. And this year is no different with the CPC continuing its relentless drive to champion collegiate sports and recognize the student-athletes behind every championship and glory – once more and always,” said CPC president John Bryan Ulanday of The Philippine Star.

     

    As another collegiate season enters the record books, the awards night offers one final reminder of the athletes and coaches who helped shape its most memorable moments.

     

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