The anticipation reached its peak as the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Local Meet 2025 officially commenced today at Quevedo Gym, Notre Dame University (NDU). With the theme “𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘚𝘈𝘈: 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘴,” the event underscores the vital role of nurturing young athletes in the region.

Mr. Carl Camora, President of PRISAA Cotabato City and Maguindanao, delivered an inspiring opening speech, urging athletes to foster unity and collaboration for the advancement of Philippine sports.