The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Dragons soared to victory as they emerged Overall Champion of Palarong Wesleyan 2025, amassing a commanding 453.5 points during the week-long competition held from September 29 to October 3.

Following closely, the College of Nursing (CON) Lions secured second place with 384.5 points, while the CAMS Vipers clinched third place with 308.5 points. Completing the leaderboard were the CCJE Red Stallions in fourth (298 points), the CHTM Phoenix in fifth (286 points), the CECT Tiger Sharks in sixth (234.5 points), the CAS Blue Eagles in seventh (185.5 points), and the COED Dauntless Wolves in eighth (152.5 points).

During the closing ceremonies, Rev. Dr. Francis Fajardo, University Chaplain and Chairperson of the 80th Founding Anniversary Celebration, opened the program with a message of gratitude and reflection.

“Magpapasalamat tayo sa Panginoon kasi meron tayong mga kasamahan at [mga] kaklase na nakasama natin… Magpasalamat tayo sa Panginoon dahil iningatan Niya tayo sa buong linggong ito,” he reminded everyone in his prayer.

Dr. Wilfredo C. Ramos, Vice President for Academic Affairs, also highlighted the deeper meaning of the games in his message.
“Ang itinuturo ng ating palaro ay sportsmanship. Kahit manalo o matalo, dapat nandoon pa rin ito, at nabuo ang ating pagkatao dahil natutunan nating magbigay sa ating kapwa estudyante at natutunan nating ibigay ang lahat ng ating kakayahan upang magwagi,” he remarked.

Expressing gratitude on behalf of the organizing committee, Dr. Efraim S. Vidal, Jr., Officer-in-Charge of the Cultural Affairs and Sports Development Office (CASDO), commended the efforts of all participants and supporters.

“As we come closer to the end of Palarong Wesleyan 2025… maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po, and congratulations to all,” he said.
The event concluded with a closing prayer led by Rev. Himlord Dennison S. Alfonso, who thanked God for the strength and camaraderie experienced throughout the games and prayed that the Wesleyan community would continue to embody the spirit of sportsmanship beyond the celebration.

Article by Ayumi San Cai Valerio (PIO)
Photos by John Carlo Dauz, Julian Jude Mariano, and Ayumi San Cai Valerio (PIO)