The University of Northern Philippines Intramural Games and Culture and Arts Festival 2026 held on October 19 to 25 concluded with a strong showing from its nine competing units, as students showcased their athletic skills, creativity, and school spirit across the sports and cultural competitions.
Unit 3, Nine-Tailed Fox, representing the Laboratory Schools, College of Teacher Education, College of Technology (CTE), and College of Architecture and Built Environment (CArBE), dominated both the athletic and cultural competitions, emerging as the overall top-performing unit. The team amassed an impressive 93 gold, 74 silver, and 59 bronze medals in athletics, complemented by 11 gold, nine silver, and six bronze medals in cultural events, showcasing its exceptional talent and competitive excellence across both fields.
Unit 4, Eagles, representing the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA), secured second place in the athletic competitions with 86 gold, 45 silver, and 81 bronze medals. Unit 6, Raging Wolves, representing the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Social Work (CSW), and College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD), followed in third place with 54 gold, 42 silver, and 67 bronze medals.
Completing the rankings, Unit 2, Golden Legions, representing the College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT) and College of Public Administration (CPAd), placed fourth, while Unit 8, Red Tigers, representing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), finished fifth. Unit 1, Dragon Hearts, representing the College of Nursing (CN) and College of Health Sciences (CHS), ranked sixth, followed by Unit 7, Jaguar, representing the College of Engineering (CoE), in seventh place. Unit 9, Flaming Flamingos, representing the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), secured eighth place, while Unit 5, Sovereign Owls, representing the College of Law (CLaw) and College of Medicine (CoM), rounded out the standings in ninth place.
In the cultural competitions, Unit 8, Red Tigers, representing CAS, secured second place with eight gold, five silver, and two bronze medals.
Tying for third place were Unit 1, Dragon Hearts, representing CN and CHS, and Unit 6, Raging Wolves, representing CCJE, CSW, and CFAD. Both units garnered five gold medals, with Dragon Hearts adding seven silver and five bronze medals, while Raging Wolves earned three silver and seven bronze medals.
Meanwhile, Unit 2, Golden Legions, representing CCIT and CPAd, shared fifth place with Unit 9, Flaming Flamingos, representing CHTM. Unit 4, Eagles, representing CBAA; Unit 5, Sovereign Owls, representing CLaw and CoM; and Unit 7, Jaguar, representing the College of Engineering, tied for eighth place.
Beyond the medal standings, the festival strengthened camaraderie and unity among students, providing a platform for them to showcase their talents, demonstrate teamwork, and represent their respective colleges with pride. From intense athletic matchups to vibrant cultural performances, each unit contributed to the energy and excitement of the university-wide celebration, highlighting the students’ diverse abilities and the spirit of healthy competition.
Article by Angelica Arquines, Photo by Noelle Tacas.
