ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (October 15, 2026)
Claeson Alvarez from the Claret School of Zamboanga City delivered an impressive performance at the Philippine Aquatics Short Course National Championships 2026 in Clark, Pampanga. The student-athlete earned six medals and showcased her speed and endurance against the top swimmers in the country.
Alvarez secured four gold medals in the 100m Butterfly, 50m Butterfly, 200m Backstroke, and 100m Backstroke events. She also won a silver medal in the 50m Backstroke and a bronze medal in the 200m Freestyle. According to Pinoy Swimming, Alvarez now ranks among the top 25 female swimmers in the Philippines. She recorded official times of 32.60 seconds for the 50m Butterfly, 1:13 for the 100m Backstroke, and 34.13 seconds for the 50m Backstroke. The Claretian family commended her months of dedicated training and discipline.
In other sports updates, the Claret School of Quezon City announced that its RIFA High School Selection teams are ready to compete in their upcoming football matches. The Claret Alumni Community reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the sports development programs of the school to help the student-athletes succeed.
