GM Bangoy Beats Teammate Colas to Capture Individual Gold at SYAC 2026 General Marc M. Bangoy won the gold medal in the Recurve Under-18 Boys Olympic Round at the Singapore Youth Archery Championships (SYAC) after defeating fellow Filipino archer Chass Maiven Colas, 7-1, in the championship match on July 5, 2026, in Singapore. Bangoy secured his place in the finals after upsetting top-seeded Taiwanese archer Chen Yu Ming in the semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Colas earned his finals berth by overcoming his Malaysian opponent, setting up an all-Filipino battle for the gold medal. In the final, Bangoy delivered a composed performance and claimed a convincing 7-1 victory over his teammate to bring home the individual gold for the Philippines. The victory capped off another successful day for the Philippine team. A day earlier, Bangoy, Colas, and Rocco Gomez also captured the gold medal in the Recurve Under-18 Team Event after defeating Malaysia in the finals.

July 5, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 5, 2026

GM Bangoy Beats Teammate Colas to Capture Individual Gold at SYAC 2026

General Marc M. Bangoy won the gold medal in the Recurve Under-18 Boys Olympic Round at the Singapore Youth Archery Championships (SYAC) after defeating fellow Filipino […]

July 4, 2026

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GM Bangoy Storms into Singapore Youth Archery Finals, Carries PH Gold Hopes

General Marc M. Bangoy, the 17-year-old Grade XII STEM student of the University of Southern Mindanao – University Laboratory School (USM-ULS), is one victory away from […]

July 1, 2026

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USM Student Earns Spot in Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan

Jose Pono Jr., a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics student at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), has qualified for the Sakura Science Exchange Program […]

June 25, 2026

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USM Improves Global Standing in Times Higher Education Impact Ratings

Now on its third consecutive year in the rankings, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) improved its standing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact […]

June 24, 2026

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When Almost Becomes Enough: The Valedictorian’s Story of Gratitude and Growth

Justine Nova Tayabas, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Class of 2026 Valedictorian, delivered a heartfelt valedictory address during the university’s 80th Commencement Exercises on June […]

June 24, 2026

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USM Undergoes PRC Regulatory Inspection for BS Accountancy Program

‎The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted an inspection and monitoring for the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program on June 24, 2026, at the Lope E. […]