Nine AGS swimmers bag 36 medals at Quezon City Unit Meet

Nine student-athletes from the Ateneo de Manila Grade School (AGS) swimming varsity made waves at the Unit Meet for Quezon City Private Schools, held at Amoranto Stadium on Saturday, 13 September 2025. The AGS swimmers delivered a dominant performance, earning a total of 36 medals—25 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze—across 14 competitive events.

Leading the AGS team was Jacob Blanco (6-Hurtado), who delivered a spectacular performance with 7 gold medals, winning all his individual events and contributing significantly to the relay victories.

Here is the medal summary of the Blue Eagle swimmers: 

Jacob Blanco (6-Hurtado)

• 🥇 7 Golds: 200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 400m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 4x100m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle

Caleb Pablo (4-Dagohoy)

• 🥇 4 Golds: 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 4x50m Individual Medley, 4x100m Individual Medley

Joaquin Plazo (6-Regis)

• 🥇 2 Golds: 4x100m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle

• 🥈 2 Silvers: 100m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle

• 🥉 2 Bronzes: 200m Individual Medley, 50m Butterfly

Juami Pamandanan (6-Bellarmine)

• 🥇 2 Golds: 4x50m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle

• 🥈 2 Silvers: 100m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle

• 🥉 2 Bronzes: 100m Backstroke, 50m Freestyle

David Dela Cruz (6-Xavier)

• 🥇 2 Golds: 4x50m Individual Medley, 4x100m Freestyle

• 🥈 1 Silver: 50m Breaststroke

Caleb Marquez (4-Kalun)

• 🥇 2 Golds: 4x50m Individual Medley, 4x50m Freestyle Relay

Carlos Pua (6-Miki)

• 🥇 1 Gold: 4x50m Freestyle Relay

• 🥉 1 Bronze: 100m Butterfly

Lucas Cabato (5-Ati)

• 🥇 1 Gold: 4x50m Freestyle Relay

• 🥉 1 Bronze: 50m Backstroke

Mateo Garcia (5-Bagobo)

• 🥇 1 Gold: 4x50m Freestyle Relay

The AGS swimmers’ stellar performance not only brought pride to their school community but also secured several of them a spot in the Quezon City delegation to the upcoming NCR Meet, where they will represent the city against top athletes from other Metro Manila divisions.

The Unit Meet is an annual multi-sport event organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) – Quezon City Division, bringing together athletes from private elementary and high schools across the city. The meet serves as the qualifying round for the National Capital Region – Palarong Panrehiyon, and ultimately for Palarong Pambansa, the Philippines’ premier student-athlete competition. This year’s swim meet saw hundreds of participants from various private institutions in Quezon City competing in age-grouped swimming events across different strokes and distances.

Their achievements reflect months of hard work, discipline, and dedication—both in the pool and in training. Special recognition also goes to the coaching staff and supportive families who continue to nurture the young athletes’ talents and sportsmanship.