Milestone 40th SAC Awards set March 8

CEBU, Philippines — It’s that time of the year again when Cebuano excellence in sports takes center stage.

The Sportswriters Association of Cebu in partnership with San Miguel Brewery will hold its 40th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards on March 8, honoring the finest athletes, teams, and coaches who made their mark over the past year.

This year’s ceremony carries added weight as the annual undertaking celebrates its 40th anniversary, a milestone that highlights four decades of recognizing Cebuano sporting excellence.

Fittingly, the event will be staged at the newly renovated Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu.

For longtime SAC president John Pages, the occasion marks a historic chapter for the local sports community.

“This is a historic moment because we are celebrating 40 years of the awards. It’s also a testament to the enduring partnership between SAC and SMC,” said Pages.

“Apart from recognizing the top athletes, coaches, and personalities of 2025, we will also be honoring past Athletes of the Year and Sportsmen of the Year.”

Around a hundred athletes, coaches, and teams will be cited during the awards, including those who excelled in national and international competitions as well as individuals and groups whose stories and programs created meaningful impact within the Cebuano sports scene.

Leading the awards ceremony alongside Pages are Emmanuel Villaruel (vice president), Glendale Rosal (secretary), Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (treasurer), Jingo Quijano (auditor), and Mike Limpag (public relations officer).

SAC members include Edri Aznar, Richiel Chavez, Calvin Cordova, Rick Gabuya, Iste Sesante-Leopoldo, Erwin Lirazan, Jun Migallen, Brian Ochoa, Jonas Panerio, Nimrod Quiñones, and Dong Secuya.