Last Updated on August 11, 2023 by Andrew Pirie
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70 Years of PRISAA
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The PRISAA, along with the SCUAA, is a true nationwide collegiate league in the Philippines, as they both have schools represented in every region. And are not just based around a handful of schools in Manila, which is what the UAAP and NCAA do. PRISAA has hundred of schools as its members.
The Private School Sports Association was founded on February 17, 1953, by Dr. Manuel Carreon, Director of the Bureau of Public Schools. The First PRISAA was held March 8-10 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. The first three editions were held at Rizal Memorial. Then from 1956-1971, it was held in different venues around the country. The event was suspended for 20 years from 1973 to 1991 when Public and Private schools were integrated into joint collegiate events. In 1991 the event was revived as the PRISAA brand.
In 2004 it was decided that teams would now be represented by regions; before this, individual schools had participated in the national PRISAA.
PRISAA Records in Athletics (as of 2023)
Compiled by ATFS Vice President and PinoyAthletics Co-Founder Andrew Pirie
Please note these results are compiled from Partial Data Available, and a lot of results are missing.
Any Corrections or amendments are to be posted to [email protected]
PRISAA 2023 Schedule
PRISAA 2023 RESULTS
Results are to be posted here
2014 PRISAA Athletics

2014 PRISAA Results April 6-11
Please note these performances are unofficial and not recognized as sanctioned by the PATAFA. Also are not eligible for official rankings and Records. Hence uncertified timekeeping should not be considered for the selection of the national team/training pool. Most noteworthy, there are currently no official established records for this meeting.
The stand-out performance of the meet so far was 5.71m by Jaycel Casablanca. Yet the 20-year-old Casabuenca from Capiz who gave birth last year was a former Hurdler. Hence after opening with 5.41m at the WV, PRISAA improved again to 5.71m, which is the season-leading performance for 2014.
Meanwhile, in the high school Girls, Kimberly Zulueta of DLSU Bacolod ran the 2nd= fastest time for High school girls this year, which will put her in interesting contention at Palaro with Diesto of Bacolod (12.4) and Karen Janario (12.5) of Leyte.
Also, it was a very impressive season-leading win for Johan Caido of the University of Baguio. Yet, despite an injury earlier this year, Caido defended his title. Hence he narrowly held off National Junior Champion Ryan Bigyan of Lyceum of Batangas in a time of 48.6 seconds. At the same time, the two 20-year-olds will both be in action in a very competitive men’s 400m at the Philippine National Games May 17-22.
Girls High School:
100m (6) Kimberly Zulueta 12.5, Camela Dubin 12.6, Britney Canete 12.7
Women’s
100m (8): Jocerie Cindy Dela Cruz 12.6, Langie Mae Meder 12.7, Moraya Curitana 12.7
200m (9): Meder 26.1, Melva Cawid 26.4, Pearl Joy Diaz 26.7
800m (10): Marilyn Quiachon 2:17.8
1500m (9): Divina Kitongan 5:00.4
3000m (7): Mercy Taypoc 11:03, Rodelyn Onato 11:20.2, Criselyn Jaro 11:39.4
100H (9): Michelle Villas 15.3
400H (9): Avejil Baclas 1.05.7, Ohel Faner 1.08.1, Melva Cawid 1.08.2
Long Jump (6): Jaycel Casabuenca 5.71m
Triple Jump (8): Mari Cris Caintic 11.69m, Casabuenca
Shotput (6) Maika De Oro 9.68m, Jonalyn Vergara 9.00m
Discus (7): April Guiang 34.01m, De Oro 33.86m, Devy Isada 30.88m
Javelin (6) Elisha Cabuguason 35.45m, Janel Vinegas 34.89m, Gemma Landisan 34.03m
Mens
100m (9) Noli Torres 10.3*, Mark Lirazan 10.7, Aldrin Valendero 10.9 (accuracy timing questionable for first place)
200m (10) Ryan Bigyan 21.8, Caido
400m (6): Joan Caido 48.6, Bigyan
800m (10) Jonfrey Opendo 1:56.2,
1500m (9): Marco Vilog 4:02.4, Sony Wagdos 4:02.8
5000m (7): Wagdos 15:24, Arnold Gallap 15:39.6, Erwin Generalao 15:43.1
400H (9): Opendo 55.2, Jay Roland Pactor 55.3, Bigyan 56.4
4×400 (10): Calabarzon 3:20.0 (meet record)
LJ (7): Jembie Rebucas 6.96m
TJ (10): Jodiel Mandawe 14.38m, Mark Endaya 14.12, WV 14.06
Ryan ‘The Duck’ Bigyan and break the PRISAA 4×400 Record (Video)
While Ryan ‘The Duck’ Bigyan (Lyceum Batangas), straight after his win in the Men’s 200m (21.8 seconds), helped his team Calabarzon to set a new PRISAA Record in the 4×400. Also, 20-year-old Bigyan, known as ‘The Duck’, is the National Junior Champion and co-Junior Record Holder in the 400m dash.
Hence the Calabarzon team, who set another record, was composed of Ryan Bigyan, Jeffrey Buhay, Jay Roland Pactor, and Marco Vilog from the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Batangas.
While with a sounding 3:19.99 (minutes), the Calabarzon team rugged all their opponents and beat another Calabarzon team’s 3:23.4 (minutes) record made in 1993. Hence they grabbed gold Wednesday at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex.
*Previously reported there were no PRISAA Records, but now it has been brought to my attention that there are. I would appreciate a copy sent to [email protected]
Sources:
http://www.davaodelnorte.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=968:region-11-sprint-tycoon-gears-up-with-gold&catid=104:newapril2014&Itemid=272
http://www.ndb-online.com/040914/sports-news/sports-guiang-dislodges-de-oro-women%E2%80%99s-discus-national-prisaa
http://www.ndb-online.com/040814/sports-news/sports-de-oro-retainswomen%E2%80%99s-shot-put-aims-discus-throw-title-2014-national-prisaa
http://www.ndb-online.com/040714/sports-news/sports-13-gold-medals-stake-today-nat%E2%80%99l-prisaa-athleticshttp://www.ndb-online.com/041014/sports-news/sports-torres-de-la-cruz%E2%80%98fastest-runners%E2%80%99-nat%E2%80%99l-prisaa-
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2013 PRISAA Report Athletics
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Minimal Participation and a Wasted Opportunity for NCR Schools
The National PRISAA Athletics kicked off in Lingayen two days ago. Although several schools are PRISAA members, participation from existing members is now very minimal, which means the depth of talent at this meet is rather limited.
Siliman school has boycotted the PRISAA as the University Association allegedly owes millions of pesos in reimbursements to the University dating back and before the 2009 Games, which were held in Dumaguete bankrolled by the school.
Meanwhile, the NCR schools have boycotted the PRISAA due to what they see as an unfair election system, with the incumbent PRISAA President being in charge for well over a decade. This, however for the NCR Athletes is not a good move as the PRISAA would have served as one of the only meets to help build up for the National Games with no all-comers meets available to date.
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Few Ground Breaking Performances
The main standout so far has been Joan Caido of Baguio, the 18-year-old national junior champion who improved his best time to 48.8. Caido will square off at the PNG against UAAP silver medalist Gab Soriano (UP) (49.45) and 2011 Palaro Champion CSB Anfernee Lopena (49.8) at the PNG to try and defend his title.
Most Winning athletes have either maintained or had declining performances. This could be partly due to the lack of competition from other schools in this meeting. The Central Visayas Team is leading the competition in points.
“I am happy I was able to win despite strong wind,” said the 20-year old Baluran, a fourth year student at University of Cebu where she is taking up Education. “Despite leg and feet ache, I still won.”
(From the Phil Star)
Here are some select results from the first two days. I am only citing performances that are good enough to be ranked in 2013.
Region 7’s Ernesto Ybañez of Univ. of Cebu leaps to the long jump gold (7.01 meters) during the PRISAA National Games in Lingayen. (Photo Credit: Philippine Star)[/caption]
I would like to thank Lyle Larida for the partial PRISAA results. I have included just the performances which have made the ranking list for 2013.
Women’s
5k: 1. Mercy Tapoc 19:05.6
100H: 1. Michelle Villas (WV) 15.7 (94)
400H: 1. Avejil Baclas (WV) 1:04.9 (94)
HJ: 1. Charie Bajuyo (DAVRAA) 1.61m,2. Marla Felice Ellaga (BRAA) 1.59m
TJ: 1. Irin Baluran (CV) 11.31m
SP: 1. Maika De Oro (WV) 10.70m (94)
DT: 1. De Oro (PRISAA Record)
HT?: 1. Devy Isada (WV) 33.20m
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Mens
400m: Joan Caido (BRAA) 48.8 (94), Ryan Bigyan (R4A) 49.0
800m: Marco Vilog (STRAA) 1:57.0 1, Caido 1:57.0 2.
10k: Anthony Nerza (DAVRAA) 33:23.2
3ks: Nerza 9:49.4
LJ: 1. Ernesto Ybanez (CV) 7.01m
TJ: 1. Ybanez 14.50m, 2. Ramel Ibrabrat 14.10m
SP: 1. Remnick Alivio (CV) 13.41m, 2. Lauro Purganan (R1) 13.07m, 3. Reygarl Catago (WV) 12.96m
DT: 1. Regan Contic (BRAA) 38.70m (96), Adrian Liano (DAVRAA) 38.18m,
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