SACES Taekwondo Team

To our SOLE DAVRAA QUALIFIER 2026,
ERICH ALTHEA CABALLERO for
Taekwondo Poomsae – Elementary Girls

Your journey is a reflection of perseverance, discipline, and passion for the sport. You have trained with heart and determination, and now you carry not only your dreams but also the pride of our school,Sta Ana Central Elementary School.

Your SACES Taekwondo Team is incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved. As you compete, remember that success is not only measured by medals but by the courage to step forward and give your very best.

As you step into the DAVRAA arena, always remember that you carry with you our full support, prayers, and confidence. Win or lose, you remain our champion. We believe in you, we support you, and we celebrate you. Give your best, trust your training, and enjoy the experience. We are all cheering for you!

Fly high, fight strong, and shine with confidence!

Good luck at DAVRAA 2026! 💚💛❤️

SACES Taekwondo Team Excels at DCAA 2025 Taekwondo Competition! 🥋✨

The SACES Taekwondo Team proudly showcased their talent, discipline, and unwavering determination at the DCAA 2025 Taekwondo Meet held on November 16, 2025, at Magallanes Elementary School. Competing in Poomsae event, our young athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship as they faced some of the strongest competitors in the city.
From powerful forms to intense sparring battles, every performance reflected the hard work and dedication poured into months of training. The SACES athletes stepped onto the mat with confidence, delivering remarkable routines and strategic matches that earned them well-deserved podium finishes.

🏅 POOMSAE ACHIEVEMENTS
In the Poomsae category, the SACES Taekwondo Team displayed grace, precision, and mastery of technique: The players received their medals during the awarding ceremony held on November 17,2025

• Individual Girls: Maria Bethany Habuchi earned Silver, impressing judges with her sharp ex*****on.

• Mixed Pair: Sage Jedidiah King & Meri Yael Digao secured Bronze, showing great synchronization and control.

• Team Boys: Jedidiah King, Theo Richard Binatero & Seth Gabriel Cifra captured Silver, showcasing strong teamwork and consistency.

• Team Girls: Habuchi, Digao & Erich Caballero dominated the category and proudly brought home the Gold Medal.

The SACES Taekwondo Team competed alongside fellow athletes from Unit 1 who competed the Kyurogi Event together with El Rheian Zack Villamor 4th place during the DCAA MEET 2025.

🥋 KYUROGI (SPARRING) VICTORIES
In the Kyurogi division, the Unit 1 fighters displayed strength, strategy, and a fierce fighting spirit:

• Boys Category 1: Ruel John Valeriano – Bronze Medalist

• Girls Category 1: Rhea Vernice Opada – Silver Medalist

• Category 2: Frencheska Abella – Bronze Medalist

• Category 3: Twinkle Cia Martinez – Silver Medalist

Each match highlighted their courage and ability to adapt under pressure—qualities that define true taekwondo athletes.

👥 COACHES WHO GUIDED THE TEAM
Behind every victory is a dedicated coaching team who provided guidance, discipline, and motivation:
• Poomsae Girls: Coach Gina May Sevillano
• Kyurogi Girls: Coach Stephen Gamorot & Coach Mary Joy M. Aking
• Poomsae & Kyurogi Boys: Coach Novie Fernando
Technical Off: Rowena Arrubio

Their leadership played a vital role in preparing the athletes for competition and helping them perform at their best.
Despite experiencing minor injuries along the way, the SACES athletes pushed through with determination and heart. Their resilience paid off as the team concluded the event with an impressive medal tally:
🏆 3 Gold • 4 Silver • 3 Bronze
🎖 1 DAVRAA Qualifier: Erich Caballero of Sta. Ana Central ES
This incredible achievement reflects not only their skills but also their perseverance and team spirit.
The outstanding performance of the SACES Taekwondo Team brought great honor and pride to their school and community. Their journey at the DCAA Meet is a testament to what young athletes can achieve with dedication, discipline, and the right support.

Mabuhay, SACES Taekwondo Team! Your passion and perseverance continue to inspire many. Keep shining and keep fighting! 🥋🌟

Congratulations, Carl C. Cabato! 🥇For being a Gold Medalist and for your outstanding victory in the 1st Koronadal TAP Elite Taekwondo Championship held on November 8, 2025, Your achievement is a true testament to your dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit.
Your hard work and perseverance have brought pride and honor—truly a champion’s heart in action! 👊💪
We are so proud of you, Carl!

STA ANA DISTRICT/SACESTaekwondo Team Strikes 3 Golds, 5 Silvers and 1 Bronze at Unit Meet 2025

The spirit of excellence and sportsmanship shone brightly as our Sta Ana District SACES Taekwondo Team proudly represented the district and school in the Unit Meet 2025, bringing home 3 Gold Medals, Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal in both Poomsae and Kyorugi events.

With determination, discipline, and teamwork, our student-athletes displayed not only their skills but also their passion and dedication to the sport. Their remarkable performance earned the admiration of coaches, fellow athletes, and spectators alike, proving that hard work and perseverance truly lead to success.

This victory is a source of pride for the entire school community. It reflects the relentless efforts of the athletes, the guidance of their coaches, and the unwavering support from teachers, parents, and classmates.

As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our warmest congratulations to our SACES TAEKWONDO TEAM/Sta Ana District. Their triumph serves as an inspiration to all students to pursue excellence—whether in academics, sports, or the arts—with the same spirit of determination and discipline.

STA ANA DISTRICT - TAEKWONDO EVENT

Poomsae Event

Individual Girls - Gold Medalist (SACES)
Maria Bethany Habuchi

Team Girls - Gold Medalist (SACES)
Maria Bethany Habuchi
Meri Yael Digao
Erich Althea Caballero

Mix Pair - Gold Medalist (SACES)
Sage Jedidiah King
Meri Yael Digao

Individual Boys - Silver Medalist (SACES)
Carl Cabato

Team Boys - Silver Medalist (SACES)
Carl Cabato
Sage Jedidiah King
Kerk Danrell Derequito

Kyurogi Event

Cat 1 Girls - Silver Medalist (MARES)
Ana Sofia Guterriez

Cat 2 Girls - Bronze Medalist (SACES)
Mitzianna Polbo

Cat 1 Boys - Silver Medalist (MARES)
Jibreel Behaki

Cat 2 Boys - Silver Medalist (SACES)
El Rhiean Zack Villamor

Congrats for winning 3 Golds, 5 Silvers and 1 Bronze

Mabuhay ang ating STA ANA DISTRICT/SACES Taekwondo Team! Your success is our pride.

Congratulations to Carl Cabato and Maria Bethany Habuchi for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Kadayawan-MVPSF Regional Taekwondo Championships!

Carl Cabato-Gold Medalist in the Poomsae Event
Maria Bethany Habuchi-Bronze Medalist in the Poomsae Event

Your dedication and hard work have brought pride to your teams and the entire community. May this success inspire you to reach even greater heights in your taekwondo journey. 🥋🌟

Congratulations again MERI YAEL DIGAO on your remarkable performance during the 1st Anniversary Tune-Up Game of Kaizen Taekwondo Club held in Tagum City on August 23, 2025! Your Gold Medal in Kyorugi and Silver Medal in Poomsae are a true reflection of your hard work, discipline, and passion for Taekwondo. Keep kicking towards excellence! 🥇🥈👏

1ST ANNIVERSARY TUNE UP GAME OF KAIZEN TAEKWONDO CLUB - Tagum City

KYUROGI EVENT - Gold Medal 🥇
POOMSAE EVENT - Silver Medal 🥈

Your SACES TAEKWONDO TEAM is proud of you!

Congratulations on your Taekwondo win! 🥋🏆

MERI YAEL DIGAO
Kyurogi- GOLD MEDALIST

Great job on your hard work and dedication. We’re so proud of your achievement—keep it up!

2025 MVP SMART FOUNDATION MINDANAO NEW FACE TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

MINDANAO BEST OF THE BEST TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP
Koronadal - Province of Cotabato
August 16-17,2025