17/09/2026
𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐋𝐒𝐏𝐔–𝐋𝐁 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
On September 15, 2026, the Laguna State Polytechnic University–Los Baños Campus officially kicked off the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝗜𝗔𝗖 & 𝗖𝗔𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 through a vibrant opening program held at the Lacson Gym, following the assembly and cultural parade at the Malinta Covered Court.
The opening ceremony brought together athletes, delegates, faculty members, and students from the different colleges in a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, culture, and excellence. The program featured cultural performances, the Oath of Sportsmanship, Unity Flame and Torch Lighting, the presentation of Festival King and Queen candidates, the raising of flags, and the ceremonial opening of the IAC & CAF 2026.
Adding to the significance of the occasion was the presence of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, Board Member and Event Director of Summit Sports Academy, and representative of the Local Youth Development Office of the Municipality of Los Baños, who graced the event as guest speaker and shared an inspiring message with the university community.
The celebration continued in the afternoon with vocal music, live band performances, and various athletic competitions held at their respective venues, officially setting the stage for days of spirited competition and creative expression.
The IAC & CAF 2026 embodies the vibrant Ka-Piyu spirit, bringing the university community together to celebrate not only athletic excellence but also the diverse talents, creativity, and camaraderie of its students.
📷: PIO
🖼️: Alexa Jayvelle Bautista
✍🏻: Eilen Chelsie Leynes
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