The Manila Central University Taekwondo Team earned silver and bronze medals at the 2026 PTA Best of the Best Taekwondo Championships, held on September 6, 2026, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Leading the team’s achievement were Ellen Almaden, who secured a silver medal, and Gian Gatchalian, who earned a bronze medal.
Joining them in representing MCU at the competition were fellow Centralino athletes Yerjoy Tumanda, Neo Cruz, Cratos Abay, Jocent Abay, Dylan Ducay, Angelo Cabanlong, Marl Batulayan, Reynaldo Gomez, Benedict Tan, Allen Insigne, Louisa Dacasin, Jaycelle Mendoza, and Tamika Lozada.
The team’s participation and medal finishes highlight the dedication of MCU’s student-athletes as they continue to train, compete, and represent the University in taekwondo competitions.
Manila Central University congratulates the entire MCU Taekwondo Team, especially medalists Ellen Almaden and Gian Gatchalian, for their performance at the 2026 PTA Best of the Best Taekwondo Championships.
