Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

REGIONAL OFFICE 1

The Region I Universities and Colleges League of Sports Leaders (R1 UCLSL) officers took their oath of office at the CHED Region I Conference Room, CHED ROI Building, City of San Fernando, La Union on March 17, 2025.

Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI, administered the oath-taking.
The newly inducted officers of R1 UCLSL are:
President: Mr. Paulo Jan F. Samson (DMMMSU)
Vice President for External: Mr. Reynaldo I. Ata (PAMMA)
Vice President for Internal: Mr. Jorge B. Ceralde (LNU)
Secretary: Ms. Judy B. Estonilo (DMMMSU)
Deputy Secretary: Mr. Rigoberto Tomas L. Buccat (LORMA)
Treasurer: Mr. Ryan Dean Sucgang (MMSU)
Auditor: Mr. Dante Camaso (VMUF)
Provincial Coordinator (Ilocos Norte): Mr. Alvin Tugaoen (NWU)
Provincial Coordinator (Ilocos Sur): Mr. Joel Arruejo (UNP)
Provincial Coordinator (La Union) Ms. Kahreen Lou Mondina (SLC)
Provincial Coordinator (Pangasinan): Mr. Reynel Crisostomo (PHCP)
“May you be active partners in advancing sports and wellness initiatives in higher education institutions, as we advocate for the holistic development of the youth,” Dr. Ferrer said.
Following the oath-taking, the officers, together with Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Education Supervisor II and Focal Person for Sports, and Mr. Cholo Escobar, Regional Sports Coordinator, held a planning session.
The agenda included modifying the organization’s name from R1 UCL to R1 UCLSL, registering the organization, reviewing the Constitution and By-Laws, and identifying major activities for the year.
During the session, Dr. Samson presented the organization’s accomplishments from the previous year, while Mr. Escobar provided a summary of collected data on RA 11180, also known as the Athletic Programs Report, from higher education institutions in the region.
Dr. Barde highlighted existing gaps in sports programs among HEIs and emphasized the need to address them in R1 UCLSL’s plans.
“The significant number of HEIs without sports programs and the marginalization of certain sports should serve as baseline data for our training programs,” he said.
Among the major activities planned for the year are the conduct of friendship games, the inclusion of foreign students and persons with disabilities in sports events, and the general assembly of sports leaders.
Dr. Samson expressed gratitude to the officers for their commitment to the organization.
“Let us continue our efforts to elevate collegiate sports in the region,” he said.
𝘣𝘺 𝘊. 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘳
#CHEDRO1