The CKC Flex Fest Cup 2025 concluded triumphantly with the Thriving and Vibing Night, a culmination of sports victories and artistic showcases. The event was held on September 20, 2025, at the Mother Ignacia Gymnasium. With the theme “Beyond the Finish Line: Leading and Serving through Sports,” the festival capped a week of competition and service at Christ the King College.
This year’s Flex Fest Cup carried a unique feature as all program teams used names inspired by mental health and resilience, affirming CKC’s commitment to student well-being. The teams were Calm Crusaders, Hope Hustlers, Mind Over Matter, Mind Masters, Grace & Grit, Zen Zone, Resilience Racers, and Trail Blazers.
The evening began with praise and worship led by the Inter-Faith Gathering Community. It was followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Carmelita C. Labadan, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, who commended the dedication and effort shown throughout the week.
Athletes were in the spotlight during the awarding ceremony for badminton, basketball, volleyball, chess, sepak takraw, softball, ultimate frisbee, and table tennis. E-sports champions of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and the first-ever PS5 Challenge were also recognized. In the overall standings, the Calm Crusaders placed third, the Mind Masters ranked second, and Grace & Grit secured the championship, marking their third victory.
The evening also showcased artistry through the Standard Ballroom Dance Contest and the Spoken Poetry Contest. In the Ballroom category, the Hospitality Management Program claimed first place, while Criminology and Nursing took second and third place. Meanwhile, in spoken poetry, the Teacher Education Program won first place, with Nursing and Accountancy finishing second and third. The success of the Flex Fest Cup 2025 is credited to the collaborative efforts of Dr. Carmelita C. Labadan, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs; Paul Rem Jee Diaz, LPT, MA Fil., Ph.D. (Occ.), Dean of Student Affairs and CKCSSC Adviser; Quality Assurance Coordinator, Pericles Aninion, MPM; the Higher Education faculty and staff; the Sports Club; the Christ the King College Supreme Student Council; program officers; and students.
In her closing remarks, Alexa Marie Cagas, a fourth-year student, reminded her batchmates: “We should make the most out of this year’s Flex Fest, since this will be our last CKC Flex Fest Cup as graduating students.”
The Thriving and Vibing Night formally concluded the CKC Flex Fest Cup 2025, ending the week with recognition and pride for the CKCian community.
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