DAP Trailblazers Shine in Inter-DepDEV Sports Festival, Clinch Third Overall 

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Some 80 DAP staff members showcased their athletic skills and team spirit during the Inter-DepDev Sports Festival held on June 4 to 28, 2025. The festival was organized as part of the 90th anniversary celebration of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development’s (DepDev), with the DAP participating as one its  attached agencies.

Competing in eight sports categories, the DAP Trailblazers delivered a strong overall performance, securing third place in the final rankings.

On the court, the men’s basketball and volleyball teams both earned silver finishes, while the women’s volleyball team captured the bronze. The Trailblazers also demonstrated their prowess in racket sports, bagging second place in men’s table tennis (singles) and third place in women’s badminton (singles). 

Precision and focus were on full display in the darts mixed doubles, where the DAP team claimed the silver medal. Proving that their competitive edge extends beyond physical sports, the Trailbrazers also took the bronze in the Moblile Legends competition, showcasing the team’s growing expertise in esports. 

Through discipline, determination, and teamwork, the DAP Trailblazers proudly represented the DAP and lived up to their name–proving once again that the DAP is a force to be reckoned with.

The DAP commends the following Trailblazers:

Men’s Basketball Team (2nd Place):

  • Mr. Erwin De Vega
  • Mr. Arvy Doma
  • Mr. Francis Marcala
  • Mr. Michael Ramos
  • Mr. Kevin Sambrano
  • Mr. Jay Martin
  • Mr. Jerico John Salut
  • Mr. Bailon Tabinas III
  • Mr. John Rey Mamplata
  • Pedrito Garcia, Jr.
  • Mr. Jerome John Salut
  • Mr. Bobby Alcantara
  • Mr. Mark Eugene Cumabig
  • Mr. Michael John Hatulan
  • Mr. Edward Joseph Luna
  • Mr. Gerald Macalacad
  • Mr. Romeo Palo

Women’s Volleyball Team (3rd Place):

  • Ms. Liberty Angcaya
  • Ms. Pag-asa Dogelio
  • Ms. Irish Mae Pelipog
  • Ms. Jan Jayreen Revita
  • Ms. Xandra Kristine Seda
  • Ms. Cristine Joy Umali
  • Ms. Dominique Vida
  • Ms. Edcelle Dominique Bimbo
  • Ms. Jezzabelle Galapia
  • Ms. Shirley Cubilla
  • Ms. Niegel Simon
  • Ms. Maria Veronica Angeles
  • Ms. Rosalie Diaz Sales
  • Ms. Joanah Ruth Lupanggo
  • Ms. Kamille Moraleja

Men’s Volleyball Team (2nd Place):

  • Joseph Julius Ceasar Castilla
  • Mr. Elmer Condez
  • Mr. Rolando Funcion
  • Mr. Erick Lunes
  • Mr. Jerry Marcos
  • Mr. Roberto Sepnio
  • Mr. Terrence Subala
  • Mr. Miguel Adrian Lagazon
  • Mr. John Robert Sabugo
  • Mr. Edmon Legua
  • Mr. Rommel Caraan
  • Mr. Brendo Emelo
  • Mr. Kevin Hernandez
  • Mr. Adrian Russel Montenegro
  • Mr. Argel Vargas

Table Tennis Men’s Singles (2nd Place):

  • Mr. Frederick Delizo

Badminton Women’s Singles (3rd Place):

  • Ms. Jeannine Tan
  • Ms. Mariel Louise Ancheta

Darts Mixed Doubles (2nd Place):

  • Mr. Michael Vicedo
  • Ms. Ragella Phoebe Terrado

Mobile Legends (3rd Place):

  • Mr. Elumenado Adigue
  • Mr. Joel Casuga, Jr.
  • Mr. Joemari Cinco
  • Mr. Kervin Cristobal
  • Mr. Jaudi Muctar
  • Mr. Juan Rodrigo Ongchangco
  • Mr. Christian Casayuran
  • Mr. Mark Joshua Nolasco
  • Mr. Briggs Sorilla
  • Mr. Christian Noe Sorilla

In addition to these titles, select DAP staff also received special awards due to their exemplary performance. These are:

Men’s Volleyball Mythical Six:

  • Mr. Miguel Adrian Lagazon 
  • Mr. Edmon Legua

Women’s Volleyball Mythical Six:

  • Ms. Dominique Vida

Men’s Basketball Mythical Five:

  • Mr. Pedrito Garcia, Jr.

The DAP proudly congratulates all the DAPpers who passionately participated in the 2025 Inter-DepDev Sports Festival. Your display of galing is testament to DAP’s commitment to excellence, not only in strengthening the public sector but also in fostering stronger connections with other government agencies, as embodied by its 52nd Anniversary theme, “Dapat Magaling: Driving Change, Shaping the Future.”