FROM COTABATO TO THE NATIONAL STAGE. FIVE YOUNG ATHLETES. ONE TEAM. ONE PROVINCE. ONE DREAM.

The CMC Center for Athletic Development proudly congratulates the five young athletes of the AKAI-CMC JUNIOR TEAM who have qualified for the Batang Pinoy National Championships 2026 and will proudly represent the Province of Cotabato: Neriah Marsel Tapia Kristmer Esguerra Jefferson Dei Madrid Kerthjan Esponja Arch Caezeus Espenorio They trained with discipline. They competed with courage. Now, they rise with pride and honor as they carry Cotabato to one of the country’s biggest stages for young athletes. DECEMBER 12–16, 2026 BACOLOD CITY This achievement reflects what athletic development is truly about: nurturing young potential, building discipline and character, strengthening confidence, and preparing athletes to rise to greater levels of competition. DISCIPLINE BROUGHT THEM THIS FAR. COURAGE WILL CARRY THEM FORWARD. PRIDE OF COTABATO WILL GO WITH THEM. FIVE YOUNG CHAMPIONS. ONE NATIONAL STAGE. ONE DREAM WORTH FIGHTING FOR.