The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) successfully conducted the Sports and Wellness for Employees in Action (SWEAT) Program 2026 on February 4, 2026, at the SPAMAST campus in Malita, Davao Occidental, as part of the celebration of its 44th Founding Anniversary.
Carrying the theme “Employees Wellness Through Gender-Responsive Sports and Development,” the SWEAT Program once again underscored SPAMAST’s commitment to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and supportive work environment for its employees through sports and physical activities.
A highlight of the activity was the invitational friendship games, which strengthened camaraderie and inter-agency cooperation. Participating partner agencies included Davao del Sur State College, Mariano Peralta National High School, and the Malita Police Station – Philippine National Police (PNP). SPAMAST employees actively joined the tournament and competed alongside the invited partners in the spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity.
The invitational friendship games concluded with high-energy matches and outstanding performances from all participating teams, showcasing sportsmanship and teamwork across agencies.
Basketball
- Champion: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
- 2nd Place: Malita Police Station – PNP
- 3rd Place: SPAMAST
Badminton – Men’s Singles
- Champion: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
- 2nd Place: SPAMAST
- 3rd Place: Mariano Peralta National High School (MPNHS)
Badminton – Women’s Singles
- Champion: Mariano Peralta National High School (MPNHS)
- 2nd Place: SPAMAST
- 3rd Place: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
Badminton – Men’s Doubles
- Champion: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
- 2nd Place: MPNHS
- 3rd Place: SPAMAST
Badminton – Women’s Doubles
- Champion: MPNHS
- 2nd Place: Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)
- 3rd Place: SPAMAST
Badminton – Mixed Doubles
- Champion: Mariano Peralta National High School (MPNHS)
- 2nd Place: SPAMAST
- 3rd Place: DSSC
The games featured basketball and badminton, encouraging teamwork, physical fitness, and mutual respect among participants regardless of gender, rank, or institutional affiliation. Beyond competition, the event served as a platform for promoting gender-responsive participation in sports and reinforcing the value of wellness as an integral part of employee development.
Through the SWEAT Program, SPAMAST continues to recognize the vital role of employee well-being in achieving institutional excellence while nurturing stronger partnerships with local educational institutions and government agencies.
This activity contributes to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, reflecting SPAMAST’s dedication to inclusive development, healthy workplaces, and collaborative community engagement.
