05/11/2025
From UB Science High to the National Stage 🎯
Every arrow she releases tells a story — of strength, sacrifice, and a heart that never gives up.
Meet Michiko Gonzales, proud alumna of University of Baguio Science High School, whose journey from watching her sisters train to becoming one of Baguio’s finest archers is nothing short of inspiring.
Despite recovering from shoulder injuries before the competition, Michiko pushed through with determination and grace — earning 5 medals in Batang Pinoy 2024 (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) and securing her place in the Philippine National Archery Team. 🇵🇭🏹
Her success is not just a victory — it’s a reminder that with patience, perseverance, and purpose, every dream is within reach. 💫
✨ Congratulations, Michiko!
You continue to make UB Science High and the Summer Capital proud. Keep aiming high — the target is yours to conquer! 🏅♥️
𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗢 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦: 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
In every draw and release of her bow, Michiko Gonzales learned that strength isn’t just in the arm—it’s in the heart that never gives up.
For 17-year-old Michiko, every arrow she releases carries not just precision but also passion, sacrifice, and the weight of representing the Summer Capital with pride.
For her, winning five medals (four gold, one silver, and one bronze) in Batang Pinoy 2024 was more than a triumph but a result of countless hours of training, pain and perseverance.
Michiko grew up watching her sisters train in archery as her journey began at home. “At first it was funny because I was kind of forced into it, but it led me to learn so many things and travel to many places,” she said.
Her road to Batang Pinoy 2024 wasn’t smooth because at that time, she was recovering from dislocated shoulders and undergoing physical therapy, but she pushed through with unwavering determination.
For Michiko, that was a significant part of her journey, it’s a reminder of how much she can do when she refuses to give up.
When she finally secured her victory at Batang Pinoy 2024, she knew it was more than a win and the beginning of a new chapter.
Now part of the national team, Michiko continues to aim higher by proving that every dream, with enough courage and faith, is within reach.
From being a little girl watching her sisters train to becoming one of Baguio’s finest archers, Michiko Gonzales’ journey is one drawn with patience, perseverance, and purpose.
Every arrow she shoots is a reminder that dedication, patience, and heart will always hit the mark.- John Paul Galapia/Upang PIO Baguio Intern/gabykeith