Department of Human Kinetics - UP Mindanao

Highkey moving up, AASS Graduates 🎉

Congratulations on successfully completing the AASS program!

Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Graduates who are interested in applying to the Bachelor of Sports Science (BSS) Program as incoming 3rd-year students are invited to join our Online Orientation.

📅 Date: 26 June 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30PM
💻 Platform: Google Meet

During the orientation, we will discuss the application process, requirements, and other important information regarding the BSS ladderization program (don't sleep on this!).

No more gatekeeping — if you want to secure the plot for your academic era, it’s time to lock in.

📝 Tap in and register:
https://bit.ly/AASStoBSS

The Google Meet link will be automatically sent to your email after you complete the registration form. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲.

We look forward to seeing you and helping you take the next step toward earning your Bachelor of Sports Science (BSS) degree!

IN PHOTOS I As part of the celebration of the University of the Philippines' 118th Foundation Anniversary and UP Public Service Day, the Department of Human Kinetics led a Dance Fitness Session on 18 June 2026 at the Atrium Admin Building, promoting health, wellness, and active community engagement through the UP Mindanao Pag-amuma sa Kaugalingon (Care for Self) program.

ANNOUNCEMENT | 2ND ROUND OF GENERAL APPEALS

The second round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Appeal results will be released on 𝟐𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal on or before 11:59PM of the day after the release of your results.

You may access the DIWA portal here: https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

GENERAL APPEALS

The second round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 19 to 20 JUNE 2026.

Appeal results will be released on 22 JUNE 2026.

If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

Congratulations to our UP Mindanao Taekwondo Varsity Team - Poomsae, Aldred Jay Puno (1AASS), Shania Rich Flores (1BSS), Mia Richelle Dabalos (3BSS), and Nissi Odessa Mandanao (3BAE) for sweeping the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 (𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐍𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭), winning seven golds on 13-14 June 2026 at A57 Techno Park Convention Center, Mati City.

Utak at puso ❤️💚✊

𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴:

Aldred Jay Puno (1AASS)
GOLD
Individual Poomsae
Mixed Pair Poomsae

Shania Rich Flores (1BSS)
GOLD
Team Poomsae
Mixed Pair Poomsae

Mia Richelle Dabalos (3BSS)
GOLD
Team Poomsae

Nissi Odessa Mandanao (3BAE)
GOLD
Individual Poomsae
Team Poomsae

Coach: Charisse Divine Aseneta

IN PHOTOS | The DC-UP Sports Complex, in partnership with the Davao City Pickleball Club, Inc., successfully held the Functional Fitness and Community Health: UP Mindanao Pickleball Launching on 15–16 June 2026 at the DC-UP Sports Complex Training Gym.

The two-day program featured discussions and hands-on sessions highlighting the value of regular physical activity, injury prevention for athletes, and the basic principles and techniques of pickleball. Participants engaged in guided practice sessions that enhanced their skills, strengthened their understanding of the sport, and highlighted its physical, mental, and social benefits.

The event concluded with a Pickleball Tournament, where participants applied their learning in a friendly yet competitive setting that promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and community engagement.

𝑷𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒚!

Calling again ALL continuing athletes, coaches, and interested applicants!

The Sports Academy for Arnis will once again offer ANYO 101 (Series 3), a continuation of the Series 1 and 2 training program, beginning 𝟏𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Saturday) at the DC-UP Sports Complex Training Gymnasium.

Training is open to ALL ages and schools in Davao City.

Registration and assembly will start at 8:30AM. Training proper starts at 9:00AM-11:30AM.

For interested applicants, you may pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/anyo101series

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘰 𝘢𝘵 09338597640 (Smart) or 09176142409 (Globe).

See you!

𝑷𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒚!

Calling again ALL continuing athletes, coaches, and interested applicants!

In partnership with the Kapatirang Doble Olisi Escrima (KDOE), the Sports Academy for Arnis will once again offer ANYO 101 (Series 3), a continuation of the Series 1 and 2 training program beginning 𝟏𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Saturday) at the DC-UP Sports Complex Training Gymnasium.

Training is open to ALL ages and schools in Davao City.

Registration and assembly will start at 8:30AM. Training proper starts at 9:00AM-11:30AM.

For interested applicants, you may pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/anyo101series

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘰 𝘢𝘵 09338597640 (Smart) or 09176142409 (Globe).

See you!

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗩𝗘 & 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘! 🕺 💃

In celebration of the University of the Philippines' 118th Foundation Anniversary and UP Public Service Day, UP Mindanao invites everyone to join a fun-filled and energizing Dance Fitness Session!

This activity is part of the Pag-amuma sa Kaugalingon (Care for Self) component of our umbrella program, “𝙋𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙣, 𝙆𝙤𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙜 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣”, which promotes holistic well-being, active living, and self-care through meaningful community engagement.

Whether you're looking to learn new moves, stay active, or simply enjoy a morning of music and movement, this beginner-friendly event is perfect for you. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues. Everyone is welcome!

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

💃 Ballroom Dancing
🌺 Hula/Tropix Fitness

📅 Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Venue: UP Mindanao Atrium, Administration Building

💸 Registration Fee: FREE

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧:

Participation is free, but we encourage everyone to register in advance so we can prepare accordingly. Simply scan the QR code on the poster or register through the link below:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/OpenDanceFitnessSession

Let’s celebrate wellness, movement, and public service together. See you at the Atrium! 🔥✨

💃 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗩𝗘 & 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘! 🕺

In celebration of the University of the Philippines' 118th Foundation Anniversary and UP Public Service Day, UP Mindanao invites everyone to join a fun-filled and energizing Dance Fitness Session!

This activity is part of the Pag-amuma sa Kaugalingon (Care for Self) component of our umbrella program, “𝙋𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙣, 𝙆𝙤𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙜 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣”, which promotes holistic well-being, active living, and self-care through meaningful community engagement.

Whether you're looking to learn new moves, stay active, or simply enjoy a morning of music and movement, this beginner-friendly event is perfect for you. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues. Everyone is welcome!

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

💃 Ballroom Dancing
🌺 Hula/Tropix Fitness

📅 Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Venue: UP Mindanao Atrium, Administration Building

💸 Registration Fee: FREE

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧:

Participation is free, but we encourage everyone to register in advance so we can prepare accordingly. Simply scan the QR code on the poster or register through the link below:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/OpenDanceFitnessSession

Let’s celebrate wellness, movement, and public service together. See you at the Atrium! 🔥✨

READ | ON THE PASSING OF STUDENT-ATHLETES RENE CLERT BATERBONIA AND DIVINE ADILI

The University of the Philippines Mindanao Department of Human Kinetics (DHK) expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, teammates, and loved ones of Rene Clert Baterbonia, as well as to the entire Ateneo community, following his tragic and untimely passing.

As an institution dedicated to the advancement of sports in Mindanao, we are saddened by the loss of a promising young athlete, who traces his roots right here in the south. Rene was a testament to the talent, grit, and passion of Mindanawon athletes. From showcasing his skills on local courts to representing our region in the Palarong Pambansa, his journey inspired many young sports enthusiasts in our community.

His transition to the Ateneo Blue Eagles program was a source of pride for Davao, proving that our homegrown athletes possess the caliber to compete at the highest collegiate levels. To lose such a promising life and career so early is a heartbreaking loss, not just for his family, but for the entire Philippine sports community.

We also offer our thoughts and prayers to the family of his teammate, Divine Adili, who tragically lost his life alongside Rene during this unfortunate incident. During this period of grief, the UP Mindanao DHK stands in solidarity with the Baterbonia family and the Davao basketball community.

We are sending comfort, strength, and peace for everyone affected by this tragedy.

Rest in peace, Rene. Your passion for the game and your journey as a proud Mindanawon athlete will not be forgotten.

ATTENTION | UPCAT 2026 GENERAL APPEALS

The general appeals period will be done through the DIWA portal beginning 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 until 11 June 2026.

2026 UPG cutoff score for UP Mindanao campus: 𝟐.𝟖𝟎𝟎

Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements. Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.

For results, access the DIWA portal at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/ starting 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

2026 General Appeals

The first round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 10 to 11 June 2026.

UPCAT 2026 applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better, as well as waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a degree program, are eligible to appeal.

Please be guided by the UPG cutoff score per UP campus. Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements. Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.

Appeal results will be released on 15 June 2026.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆/𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 (𝐁𝐒𝐒) 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑, 𝐀𝐘: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

See pubmat for more details.

Application Period: 𝟎𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔