USTP Table Tennis

28/08/2026

02/11/2025

In the recently concluded MASTS Friendship Games 2025 held on October 26–31, 2025, at Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, the USTP Table Tennis Team delivered a stellar performance securing medals and awards across various categories.

•Men's Singles:
Niño Neri - Gold🥇

•Men's Doubles:
Johann Eruela/Niño Neri - Silver🥈
Ralph Buagas/Cyrus Espiritu - Bronze🥉

•Mixed Doubles
Niño Neri/Allyza Asequia - Bronze🥉

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our coach, Dr. Elmer C. Castillano, for his unwavering guidance and dedication, and to everyone who continuously supports and believes in our team. Your encouragement inspires us to strive harder and play with pride for our university. 💙💛

01/12/2024

"Smashing through barriers, one point at a time!" 🏓✨

The USTP Table Tennis Team emerged victorious, bagging medals and awards in the recently concluded MASTS Friendship Games 2024 held in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, from November 23-29, 2024.

With an impeccable 5-0 record, the Men’s Team triumphed, securing the prestigious Gold Medal and being crowned Champions in the Team Event. The dynamic lineup included Niño Anthony Neri, Johann Matthew Eruela, Sir Jeh-Sun Moon Baz, Ralph Lawrence Buagas, and Loui Isaac Delos Reyes, coached by Dr. Elmer Castillano. Additionally, Niño Anthony Neri clinched the Bronze Medal in the Men's Singles event.

The Women's Team, on the other hand, also showcased remarkable talent, finishing as quarterfinalists in the Women's Team Event. Their lineup featured Nelle Pulta, Alyzza Asequia, Arianne Guiroy, and Farah Cañete, also coached by Dr. Elmer Castillano.

Congratulations to the USTP Table Tennis Team!
Your unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and exemplary sportsmanship have illuminated the spirit of competition and camaraderie. 🎉👏

PALO TRAILSPINNERS! 🏓

09/11/2024

CHED Unity Cup 2024: Triumph and Teamwork!

Congratulations to the USTP Table Tennis Team for bagging medals and awards during the CHED Unity Cup 2024!💙💛

Men's Team Event - Champion🏆🥇
Johann Eruela
Niño Neri
Sir Jeh-Sun Moon Baz
Ralph Buagas
Lloui Delosreyes

Women's Team Event - 2nd runner up🏆🥉
Nelle Pulta
Alyzza Asequia
Arianne Guiroy
Farah Cañete

Men's Singles:
Niño Neri - 🥇

Women's Singles:
Nelle Pulta - 🥈
Alyzza Asequia - 🥉

Men's Doubles:
Niño Neri/ Johann Eruela - 🥇
Sir Jeh-Sun Moon Baz/ Ralph Buagas - 🥈

Women's Doubles:
Farah Cañete/ Arianne Guiroy - 🥉

Mixed Doubles:
Niño Neri/ Nelle Pulta - 🥇

Proud moment for our team at the CHED Unity Cup 2024! Each match was a testament to our hard work, dedication, and unity. Grateful for the incredible support from our coaches, teammates, and everyone who believed in us. Here’s to more rallies, smashes, and victories ahead!

PALO TRAILSPINNERS!🏓💙💛

27/08/2024

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁!
The excitement builds as J.H. Cerilles State College prepares to host the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 (MASTS) Games 2024! at Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
In just two weeks, athletes from around 30 State Universities and Colleges across Mindanao will converge for fierce sports competitions and vibrant cultural showcases. This year's event is set to be unforgettable. Keep the countdown going and stay tuned for more updates!

02/08/2024

LET'S GO PAGADIAN!!!

𝗝𝗛𝗖𝗦𝗖, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

From Camiguin to Davao Oriental to Cotabato. This year, the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Inc. Games and Cultural Festival will travel 246 kilometers northwest as Josefina H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) and the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur are set to host this year's biggest collegiate event in Mindanao.

A total of 10,000 students and coaches from over 30 state universities and colleges around Mindanao are expected to gather on September 10-15, 2024. Let the countdown to begin!




💻: Lance Huevos

18/11/2023

Successfully witnessed the exhilarating clash of unrivaled precision and astonishing agility, talent, and sportsmanship of the esteemed Universities of Cagayan de Oro, including the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Xavier University, and Liceo de Cagayan University. They have come together to showcase their exceptional skills in a series of thrilling Table Tennis friendship matches.