MANILA, Philippines — The UP Pep Squad and Filipiniana Dance Troupe bagged six medals in the 2nd Asian Cheerleading Dancesport Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia over the weekend.
Representing the Philippines, the group won their lone gold medal in the mixed group stunts competition.
They bagged silver in the All-Female Team Cheer, Cheerdance Duo and Cheerdance Group competition, respectively.
Their All-Female Group Stunts and Mixed Team Cheer groups, meanwhile, nabbed bronze.
The UP Pep Squad skipped the 2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition last week for the continental meet. NU Pep Squad won their fourth straight title.
The Asian Cheerleading Dancesport Championship serves as a qualifying tournament for the Cheerleading World Championships.
The ninth edition will happen next year in Takasaki City, Japan. The UP Pep also represented the country last year and took home three medals.