23rd UNIGAMES 2018 in Dumaguete City
The 2018 UNIGAMES marks as the twenty-third celebration of the sporting event in the Philippines. Thirty-two colleges and universities from all over the Philippines arrived in the hosting city, Dumaguete, last October 20, 2018. Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo and Governor Roel Degamo are expected to lead the opening rites with other local dignitaries. This is the 3rd straight year that Dumaguete City is hosting the UNIGAMES.
UNIMAGES 2018
Thirty-two colleges and Universities including powerhouses De La Salle College of St. Benilde, University of Santo Tomas, University of Mindanao, University of the East, National University and the University of the Philippines-Diliman have confirmed participation to the 23rd University Games that opened last Saturday at the City Hall quadrangle. The games will be on until October 28, 2018.
Unlike in the previous years, the estimated 1, 500 athletes will compete only in five different sports events for men and women namely: basketball, volleyball, football, athletics and beach volleyball.
An investment of PHP 250,000 pesos was made by the government to subsidize the expenses and personnel who will be utilized during the entire duration of the UNIGAMES.
Politics over Sports…nearing 2019 Elections
UNIGAMES President Roger Banzuela explains that the attendance of VIPs of national stature like those running for senator this 2019 Elections would pose a security risk with their mere presence of attending the UNIGAMES. Organizers would try to avoid the presence of politicians running for national office so as not to steal the limelight from the over a thousand college athletes. Both Councilor Alan Gel Cordova and City Chief-of-Police Supt. Jonathan Pineda assured the organizers and the public that an elaborate security plan will be implemented to prevent the commission of crimes against the athletes and their supporters.
Tricycle drivers, on the other hand, have been advised not to overcharge the guests. Nevertheless, the authorities do not expect major disruptions.
Participants of 23rd UNIGAMES
Schools to participate this year’s UNIGAMES are: Adamson University, Aklan Catholic College, Arellano University, Asian College, Ateneo De Davao University, Colegio De San Agustin-Bacolod, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, De La Salle University-Manila, Foundation University, Holy Angel University, Jose Maria College, La Carlota City College, Leyte Normal University, Negros Oriental University, Rizal Technological University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Saint Louis College-La Union, University of Mindanao-Davao City, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, University of Northern Philippines-Vigan, University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta, University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna, University of San Agustin Iloilo, University of St. La Salle-Bacolod and University of Southern Philippines Foundation.
