CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The MILO Interschool Short Course Swimming Championship – Mindanao Leg concluded on Oct. 11 at the Ateneo de Davao University Matina Campus.

The two-day regional competition brought together top student-athletes from across Mindanao, crowning individual champions and team winners in both the Boys' and Girls' divisions.

Standout Performers

Apollo Mar "Tobey" Macarine of Caraga Regional Science High School led individual honors in the competition.

Macarine captured four gold medals and earned the Most Outstanding Swimmer award in the Boys' 14-year-old division.

Boys' Honors

Most Outstanding Swimmer awards were presented across every age bracket in the Boys' Division:

8 Years & Under: Sean Markus Lara (Notre Dame of Dadiangas University)

9 Years Old: Samuel Elozo Europa (Shalom Academy of Davao)

10 Years Old: Janbrel Melraji Bunayog (Quezon Central Elementary School)

11 Years Old: Mab Gian N. Salcedo (Koronadal Central Elementary School 2)

12 Years Old: Jeb Skyler D. Tugap (Kidapawan City National High School)

13 Years Old: Rommel Matthew Rioja (Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College)

14 Years Old: Apollo Mar Macarine (Caraga Regional Science High School)

15 Years Old: Felix Alemania III (Kidapawan City National High School)

16 Years Old: Vishnu Jay Llegunas (Quezon Bukidnon Comprehensive NHS)

17 Years Old: Arjun Gaddiel Soriano (Precious International School)

18 Years & Above: Rhoiden Adrianne Montiel (DMMA College of Southern Philippines)

Girls' Honors

Individual Most Outstanding Swimmer awards were also recognized across the Girls' Division:

8 Years & Under: Lilliana Eya Yao (Davao Christian High School)

9 Years Old: Ryleigh Chandria Fuyonan (Quezon Central Integrated School)

10 Years Old: Kezieah Marie Quirante (Maragusan Central Elementary School)

11 Years Old: Alexa Breahna Tan (Maramag Central Elementary School)

12 Years Old: Emerald S. Tedios (ST Alexius College)

13 Years Old: Jeline Castrence (Xavier University)

14 Years Old: Maria Francesca R. Olarte (Infant Jesus School of Bukidnon)

15 Years Old: Zoe Alexandra S. Raut (Brokenshire College Inc.)

16 Years Old: Julia Sohlen Orada (Notre Dame of Marbel University Integrated)

17 Years Old: Jeizelle Trisha C. Ardepuela (Nabunturan Comprehensive High School)

Team Results

Davao Christian High School claimed the Girls' Division 1 (12 & Under) championship.

Don Juan Dela Cruz Central Elementary School placed second, followed by Maragusan Central Elementary School in third.

Quezon Bukidnon Comprehensive National High School secured the Division 2 (13–17 Years Old) crown.

Doña Carmen Denia National High School finished second in Division 2, while host Ateneo de Davao University took third.

Notre Dame of Marbel University Integrated captured the Division 3 (18 & Above) title.