Philippine Paddling Federation, Inc pays SU a visit

Silliman University (SU) welcomed Leonora Escollante, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation (PCKF)/Philippine Paddling Federation, Inc. (PPFI) president, and her team during a courtesy call with Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR) Dr. Margaret Helen U. Alvarez on July 29, 2025, at the SU Boardroom Annex.

The visit marked the federation’s upcoming Level 1 National Coaching Certification Seminar – Visayas Leg and a dragon boat paddling sports clinic, scheduled from July 30 to August 2 at the SU Multi-Purpose Room.

Recognized as the National Sports Association for canoe, kayak, dragon boat, and stand-up paddling, the federation was represented by Finance Officer Ma. Lilanie Figueroa; national coaches Usman Anterola, Rommel Dionio, Romy John Dionio, Ronald Tan, and Michele Joan Valbuena, SU Department of Psychology chair and concurrent ENERGISE Center for Sport and Exercise Psychology sport psychologist.

Also present were speakers Rona Joy Bulaong (Mindful Coaching: Leading with Presence and Clarity), Romela Dee Candoliza (Sports Nutrition), Ma. Crisanta Prieto (Dragon Boat Biomechanics and Sports Injuries), Dionesio Piñero III (SU Athletics Department Director), and Dr. Udarbe-Alvarez.