FEU Tamaraws

FEU Tamaraws
Far Eastern University
League	UAAP
Joined	1938 (NCAA founding member - 1924)
Location	College - Nicanor Reyes St. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines High School - Sampaguita Ave. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Team colors	Green Gold
Women's team	Lady Tamaraws
Juniors' team	Baby Tamaraws
Seniors' general championships
UAAP: 16 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1959-60 1966-67 1968-69 1973-74 1981-82
Juniors' general championships
UAAP: none

The FEU Tamaraws are the one of the varsity teams of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). The collegiate women's varsity teams are called the Lady Tamaraws while the high school varsity teams are called the Baby Tamaraws.

History

Far Eastern University was one of the founding members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of the Philippines in 1924. The team participated in the NCAA Philippines in 1929, then eventually withdrew in 1935 to join the Big 3 League composed of the universities which left the NCAA in 1932. Far Eastern University together with the University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, and National University founded the University Athletic Association of the Philippines in 1938.

The team mascot and colors

The Tamaraw is the mascot of all FEU athletic teams. Hence, it is the pet name of every FEU student (Tams). Known scientifically as "Bubalus mindorensis", it is a rare animal found only in the island of Mindoro.^[1]

Behind the Tamaraw logo design
Severino "Nonoy" Marcelo, a former cartoonist of The Advocate, the official student publication of Far Eastern University and a Centennial Artist, by virtue of a proclamation by the Cultural Center of the Philippines or CCP in 1998, created the Tamaraw logo, which is now used on the uniforms of the school's athletes.

The university colors are green and gold. Gold represents the golden opportunity for the university to serve the youth and for its alumni to serve the country. Green is for hope, representing the founder's aspirations of a "fair hope for the motherland".

Sports

Basketball

FEU won their first men's and women's UAAP basketball championships in 1938-39 and 1950–1951, respectively. The Tamaraws have the most number of championships in the men's basketball division, having won 20 titles. FEU ranks second in total number of combined championships won in the juniors, women's, and men's basketball divisions.

In season 71, the Tamaraws finished the elimination round with 10 wins and 4 losses. They lost game one of the semifinals to the De La Salle Green Archers on September 11, 2008, then bowed out of contention three days later after losing game 2.

On October 15, 2014, the FEU Tamaraws lost their championship series against the NU Bulldogs in three games.

On Season 78, the Tamaraws claimed their 20th title in the men's basketball tournament. FEU won against UST in three games on the finals series ended on December 2, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.^[2]

The FEU Tamaraws Basketball Team

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FEU Tamaraws roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Height Weight Playing yr. High School PG 4 Trinidad, Jose Allen C. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 2nd Orange Coast PG 5 Iñigo, Alejandrino Antonio S. 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 3rd-transfer San Beda PF 6 Jose, Raymar A. (C) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 5th Cebu Eastern College SG 7 Dennison, Ron Marvis C. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 4th UV PF 8 Ebona, Kevin Barkley C. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2nd Cebu-IT SF 9 Bayquin, Kim Lee 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2nd-transfer Chiang Kai Shek PG 10 Comboy III, Wendelino T. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 2nd FEU Diliman PG 11 Denila, Augus Vince 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 2nd Ateneo de Iloilo SG 12 Arong, Monbert D. 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 5th-Transfer USP SG 13 Nunag, Joseph Gerald L. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1st Rangitoto HS PF 15 Bienes, Brandrey G. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1st FEU Diliman SF 16 Roxas, Ser Stephen Kaye 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1st Freedom C 17 Orizu, Prince I. 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2nd Ikeja High School C 18 Holmqvist, Ken S. 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2nd El Dorado PF 20 Tuffin, Kenneth James D. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1st St Patrick's College SF 21 Escoto, Richard D. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 3rd FEU Diliman	Head coach Nash Racela Assistant coach(es) Josh Reyes Johnny Abarrientos Jojo Lastimosa Eric Gonzales Gilbert Lao Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended Injured Roster • Transactions Last transaction: 2016–09–04

Coaching staff Head Coach: Nash Racela Assistant Coaches: Jojo Lastimosa Eric Gonzales Gilbert Lao Richard Anthony Ticzon Strength & Conditioning Coach: Dario De Rosas

Team Staff Team Manager: Antonio "Anton" Montinola Athletic Director: Mark Oliver Molina

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Media Court side Reporter: Ganiel Krishnan (Season 78-present)

The FEU Lady Tamaraws Basketball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	High School
4	April Siat	F
5	Diane Reyes
6	Erika Hortaleza
7	Khrishia Erica Baldonado	F
8	Karen Opiano
9	Precious Angel Arellado
10	Ana Marikriz Valenzona	G
11	Angelica Gabriel	C
12	Jacqueline Tanaman	G
15	Jaimee Marie Chan	G
17	Clare Castro	C	6' 4"	150 lbs.
18	Loraine Ventura
19	Kristine Jane Lozano	F
20	Isabel Ballester
21	Judy Ann Abat

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Allan Albano Assistant Coaches:

Team Staff Team Manager: Utility:

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

FEU Baby Tamaraws Basketball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	HS Gr.	Elementary School
4	Eric James C. Jabel				10	St. Paul University - Dumaguete
5	Daniel Joe R. Celzo				10	St. Martin Montessori School - Angono Rizal
6	Jeffrey Jordan O. Sapinit				10	Sarmiento Homes Academy - San Jose del Monte Bulacan
7	Karl Adrian S. Mariano				10	St. Anthony Academy of Quezon City
8	Jack Robertson P. Gloria				10	St. William School of Pasig
9	Jun G. Gabane				8	Marcelo H. Del Pilar Elementary School - Kamuning Quezon City
10	Royce D. Alforque
11	Ramish Alforque
12	Rhey Ian K. Boc				10	Cesar Cabahug Elementary School - Mandaue City Cebu
14	Louell Jay C. Gonzales		6'9		10	Estrella Bella Luz Elementary School - San Mateo Isabela
15	Karl Barclay
16	James Lyrad T. Bieren				10	Santolan Elementary School - Pasig City Metro Manila
17	Rhon Abarrientos
18	Kenji Curl R. Roman				10	St. John of Beverly School - Novaliches Quezon City
19	Louisse Sevilla
20	Xyrus Dane O. Torres				9	University of the Assumption - San Fernando City Pampanga

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Coach "Mike" Assistant Coaches: Ronald Magtulis Celino Cruz

Team Staff Team Manager: Utility:

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

Notable players

Men's Division

• Manuel Araneta - Olympian, 1948 London Olympics.
• Joselino "Nonong" Roa - UAAP Season 24 (1961–62) Most Valuable Player; The only collegiate player to be a member of the 1962 Philippine Basketball Team that won Gold in the 4th Asian games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Arturo "Turo" Valenzona - Olympian, 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
• Rey Lazaro - Member, 1979, 1980 and 1981 UAAP Champion Tamaraw Teams; Member, 1979 and 1980 RP Youth national basketball team; Played pro basketball in the PBA.
• Alfredo Amador - Member, UAAP Grandslam Champion Tamaraw team (1979,1980 and 1981); Member, 1978 National Inter-Collegiate Champion; 1980 RP Youth Team member.
• Glenn Capacio - 1983 UAAP MVP; Member, 1980-1981 & 1983 UAAP Men's Basketball Champion Tamaraw Team; Played in the PBA.
• Johnny Abarrientos - UAAP Season 51 and 54 (1988–89, 1991–92) 2-Time Most Valuable Player; Member, UAAP seasons 54 & 55 Champion Tamaraw Team; 1996 PBA Season Most Valuable Player; 2-time PBA Finals Most Valuable Player; 8-time PBA All-star; 7-time member, PBA Mythical Team; 5-time selectee, PBA Defensive Team; 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference; PBA All-time leader in Steals. 3-Time Member of the RP National Team.
• Marc Victoria - UAAP Season 59 (1996–97) Rookie of the Year; Played in the PBA.
• Leo Avenido - UAAP Season 62 (1999-2000) Rookie of the Year; Played in the ABL and PBA.
• Arwind Santos - UAAP Season 65 (2002–03) Rookie of the Year; Season 66-68 Mythical Team Member; Season 67 & 68 Defensive Player of the Year & Most Valuable Player; Member, UAAP Season 66-68 Basketball Champion Tamaraw Team; Member, 2008 PBA-Philippine National Basketball Team; The first Tamaraw jersey to be retired.
• Mark Isip - UAAP Season 68 (2005–06) Mythical 5 Member; Member, UAAP Season 66 - 68 Men's Basketball Champion Tamaraw Team; Presently playing in the PBA.
• Jeffrei Chan - Member, UAAP season 66-68 Men's Basketball Champion Tamaraw Team; UAAP Season 69 (2006–07) Mythical Team Member; Member, 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Basketball - gold medal; PBL Mr. Dynamic Player of the Season. Currently playing in the PBA.
• Jonas Villanueva - Member, UAAP season 68 (2005–06) Men's Basketball Champion Tamaraw Team; 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player.
• RR Garcia - Member, 2009 Filoil Flying V Preseason Men's basketball Champion Tamaraw team; No. 6 overall pick 2013 PBA Draft; UAAP Season 73 Most Valuable Player.
• Terrence Romeo - UAAP Season 72 (2009–10) Juniors Most Valuable Player (37.1ppg, highest in UAAP Juniors history); Scored UAAP Juniors Record 83 points (35 in the 3rd quarter) vs UPIS; UAAP Season 73 (2010–11) Rookie of the Year; UAAP Season 75-76 Mythical Team Member; UAAP Season 76 Most Valuable Player (22.2ppg, highest since computerized statistics started in 2003); No. 5 overall pick 2013 PBA Draft.
• Mac Belo - UAAP Season 78 (2015–16) Finals Most Valuable Player;
• Mike Tolomia -

Retired numbers

• Arwind Santos (19) Three-time UAAP champion (2003,2004,2005); Three-Time UAAP Finals MVP; (2003,2004,2005); Two-Time UAAP MVP (2004 & 2005); Two-Time UAAP Defensive Player of the Year (2004 & 2005); Three-time UAAP Scoring Champion (2003,2004,2005) ; Three-time UAAP Rebounding Champion (2003,2004,2005); Two-time UAAP Blocking Champion (2004 & 2005); 2002 UAAP Rookie of the Year.2013 governors cup best player of the conference, 2013 PBA MVP
• Johnny Abarrientos (14) Two-time UAAP champion (1991–1992); 1991 UAAP MVP; 1996 PBA MVP

Rivals

• UE Red Warriors, were involved in the rivalry called the "Battle of the East" with the FEU Tamaraws. Both the Red Warriors and the Tamaraws dominated the UAAP basketball tournaments from the 1950s up to the late 1980s. The Tamaraws came out on top of this rivalry having won 20 titles to the 18 titles of the Red Warriors.
• De La Salle Green Archers, the rivalry was sparked during the Finals of Season 54 (1991) when La Salle's win in game 1 (where La Salle was twice-to-beat) was protested by FEU after a Green Archer was admitted into the playing court after being disqualified. The UAAP Board upheld the protest and ordered the replay. La Salle did not show up, claiming to have won legitimately. This resulted in the awarding of the championship trophy to FEU by the UAAP Board (UAAP Board decided that if La Salle did not show up in Game 1, they won't in the knock out Game 2). La Salle responded with a victory parade that passed through the other seven UAAP schools. When they passed through the FEU campus, the motorcade was bombarded with debris. In Season 67 (2004), La Salle had to give up another trophy to FEU. Two Green Archers were found to have falsified documents. Thus the trophy was awarded again to FEU, who were the Finals opponent of La Salle.^[4] The rivalry is unofficially known as the "Battle of the Greens", because both teams sport green in their uniforms.

UAAP titles

Men's basketball 21 - 1938, 1939, 1947, 1950, 1956, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2003, 2004 , 2005 and 2015.

Women's basketball 11 - 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2008, 2011 and 2012

Juniors' basketball 2 - 1987 and 2012

Volleyball

The FEU Tamaraw Spikers won their first UAAP volleyball title in season 9 (1946–47), while the FEU Lady Tamaraw Spikers won their first in season 11 (1948–49). As of UAAP Season 75 the Tamaraws have won 25 UAAP volleyball titles while the Lady Tamaraws have 29 UAAP championships. The Tamaraw Spikers has the longest championship streak in the UAAP. They were champions for twelve consecutive seasons, from 1946 to 1957.

UAAP Season 78 (S.Y. 2015–16) Rosters

The FEU Tamaraws Volleyball Team

(2nd Spikers' Turf Collegiate Conference)

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr	High School
1	Redijohn M. Paler	Outside Hitter			2nd	San Isidro Academy
2	Richard E. Solis	Opposite Hitter			2nd
3	Kris Cian S. Silang	Setter			2nd	Jose Rizal Institute
4	Owen Jaime L. Suarez
5	Rikko Marius E. Marmeto	Libero			3rd	Unida Christian Colleges
6	Christian Detablan
7	Jude U. Garcia					Umingan Central National High School
8	John Paul M. Bugaoan
9	Mario A. Madriaga	Outside Hitter				Tarlac National High School
10	Raymond Bautista
11	Joel L. Cayaban	Outside Hitter			3rd	Rosales National HS
12	Ralph Dablo	Middle Blocker			3rd	Saint Peter of Verona Academy
15	Peter John B. Quiel					Dumangas National High School
16	Gregorio B. Dolor (Capt)

Coaching staff Head Coach: Reynaldo Diaz, Jr. Assistant Coach: Edison Orcullo Joseph Santos

Team Staff Team Manager: Florentino Santos Team Utility

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

The FEU Lady Tamaraws Volleyball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	High School
1	Carlota M. Hernandez	Outside Hitter	5' 5"	115 lbs.	2nd	Holy Rosary College - Santa Rosa City
2	Bernadeth A. Pons	Outside Hitter	5' 7"	120 lbs.	4th	Rafael Lacson Memorial High School
3	Jeanette Virginia P. Villareal	Middle Blocker	5' 8"	125 lbs.	2nd	General Santos City Nat’l High School
4	Heather Anne L. Guino-o	Outside Hitter	5' 7"	120 lbs.	3rd	Imus Institute - Cavite
5	Ria Beatriz Glenell J. Duremdes	Libero	5' 2"	110 lbs.	2nd	Central Philippines University - Iloilo City
7	Justine Andrea Rebleza	Outside Hitter	5' 7"		1st
8	Maria Angelica P. Cayuna	Setter	5' 6"	120 lbs.	2nd	Dapitan City National High School
9	Mary Remy Joy G. Palma	Middle Blocker	5' 10"	150 lbs.	5th	Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Technical High School
11	Kyla Llana M. Atienza	Libero	5' 5"	115 lbs.	4th	San Pedro Relocation Center HS
12	Kyle Angela P. Negrito	Setter	5' 8"	125 lbs.	3rd	UPHSD-Molino High School
13	Celine Elaiza B. Domingo	Outside Hitter	5' 10"	125 lbs.	2nd	Bethel Academy - General Trias Cavite
14	Czarina Grace Carandang	Middle Blocker	5' 10"		1st	Boot National Highschool-Tanauan Batangas
15	Jerrili P. Malabanan	Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter	5' 10"	130 lbs.	3rd	Sunny Hills HS - Fullerton California USA
16	Toni Rose T. Basas	Opposite	5' 8"	125 lbs.	3rd	FEU - Diliman
20	Joanna Marie B. So	Setter	5' 5"	125 lbs.	1st

Coaching staff Head Coach: Cesael "Shaq" Delos Santos Assistant Coach: Arielito Canlas Kirk Beliran

Team Staff Team Manager: Jimmy Sia Team Utility:

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

Rivals

• UST Growling Tigers and the FEU women's volleyball teams battled in the Finals for as long as 15 seasons (1988–2003), wherein 9 titles were won by the Lady Tamaraw Spikers.
• UP Fighting Maroons, considered as one of the powerhouses in UAAP men's volleyball, ranks second to FEU (as of UAAP Season 69) in the number of men's volleyball championships. They won 9 titles. While FEU has 11 titles. The two teams competed for the men's volleyball championship in 8 seasons, 4 of which were won by the Tamaraws.

Beach Volleyball

UAAP Season 78 (S.Y. 2015-16) Rosters

Men's

No.	Name	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	College Yr.	High School
1	Christian Detablan
2	Greg Dolor
3	Jude Garcia

Women's

No.	Name	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	High School
1	Bernadeth A. Pons	5' 7"	120 lbs.	3rd	Rafael Lacson Memorial High School
2	Kyla Llana M. Atienza	5' 5"	115 lbs.	3rd	San Pedro Relocation Center HS
3	Rizalie C. Amaro	5'18	120 lbs.	3rd	Rafael Lacson Memorial High School

Football

The FEU Tamaraw Booters, under coach Orlando Plagata, won their first title in the UAAP Football tournament in 1980-1981, while the FEU Lady Tamaraw Booters won their first title in 1983-1984. FEU ranks (as of UAAP Season 69) 2nd in terms of number of championships won in the said event since 1978.

FEU appeared in the event finals for as long as 27 seasons, wherein 2 men's football titles and 11 women's football titles were awarded to the Tamaraw Booters.

Outside the UAAP, the women's football team were also crowned champions for the first two editions of the PFF Women's Cup (2014, 2015). It has also competed in international tournaments such as in the 2015 HCM City International Women Football Tournament in Vietnam where it finished fourth out of four participating teams.

UAAP Season 76 (S.Y. 2013–14) Rosters

The FEU Tamaraws Football Team*

No.1	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr	High School
3	Chy P. Villaseñor	Left-back
4	Joshua O. Mulero	Centre-back			2nd	Frankford HS Pennsylvania USA
5	Justin Viance T. Villanueva					Claret School of Quezon City
7	Jesus Joaquin G. Melliza	Forward			5th
8	Eric Ben G. Giganto	Forward	5' 8"	150 lbs.	4th	FEU - Diliman
9	Dominique Canonigo					Cebu City National Science High School
10	Nicolas B. Ferrer, Jr.	Midfielder			3rd
11	Michael B. Menzi	Midfielder			3rd	FEU - Diliman
13	Justin Marc S. Calamba	Right-back			3rd	FEU - Diliman
16	Jason S. Lofranco	Midfielder			4th	Holy Cross HS - Bukidnon
17	Arnel A. Amita	Midfielder			3rd	FEU - Diliman
18	Dave Deloso	Midfielder
18	John Martin T. Salilig				Rookie
19	Ray Joseph E. Joyel	Goalkeeper			Rookie	FEU - Diliman
20	Janryl J. Balanueco	Midfielder			Rookie	FEU - Diliman
21	Patrick Bonn F. Rallos	Full-back			3rd	FEU - Diliman
22	Mark Joseph D. Arranguez				Rookie	FEU - Diliman
24	Earl Real M. Laguerta	Midfielder			Rookie	FEU - Diliman
26	Reymart A. Cubon	Right-back			Rookie	Barasanan National High School
27	Noli John N. Chavez	Left-back			3rd	FEU - Diliman
29	Angelou Val S. Jurao	Forward				FEU - Diliman
30	Rico Andes	Midfielder			Rookie
39	Paolo A. Bugas (Capt.)	Midfielder			3rd	FEU - Diliman
44	Audie B. Menzi	Centre-back			Rookie	FEU - Diliman

Coaching staff Head Coach: Kim Chul-soo Assistant Coaches: Dexter Jae R. Chio Maning Marcos

Team Staff Team Manager: Team Utility

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

The FEU Lady Tamaraws Football Team*

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr	High School
5	Sarah Jane M. Banagodos
6	Analou A. Amita	Midfielder			5th
	Jenelyn A. Amita				5th
8	Barbie Ann S. Sobredo	Midfielder
9	Charmaine Joy M. Fagaragan				5th
11	Sharmine B. Siatong
12	Sheramae B. Ramos	Goalkeeper			5th
16	Alesa N. Dolino	Midfielder
18	Jinky Rose J. Sales				2nd
	Alina Rose B. Araneta	Striker			3rd
	Kimberly Eureka N. Cupal
	Hannamae R. Demetillo
	Jean Brigette Dc. Kadil
	Javee B. Soriano
	Portia Daidaluz D. Acibar				Rookie
	Zhyrelle Lou A. Belluga				Rookie
	Joy Roses C. Chavez	Goalkeeper			Rookie
	Quennie Faye U. Chinedo				Rookie
	Roselle Marie A. Lecera				Rookie	Agusan National High School
	Hannah Faith R. Pachejo				Rookie

Coaching staff Head Coach: Marnelli "Let" Salvador Dimzon Assistant Coaches:

Team Staff Team Manager: Team Utility

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

Rivals

• Ateneo Blue Eagles started in 1983, the men's football rivalry lasted for 5 years, where 2 titles were won by FEU.
• De La Salle Green Archers, this FEU-DLSU football rivalry emerged in 1996, which then lasted for as long as 9 years. 5 titles were won by the FEU Lady Tamaraw Booters from the DLSU Lady Archers.

Track and field

The FEU Charging Tamaraws won their first title in 1947-1948, while the FEU Charging Lady Tamaraws won their first title in 1950-1951. FEU currently ranks first, in terms of number of titles won in the UAAP Track and Field event, with 57 titles, followed by the Ateneo Blue Eagles with 29 titles, and NU Bulldogs with 27 titles since the conception of the UAAP.

The Charging Lady Tamaraws currently owns the longest winning streak in the said event. They've been UAAP track and field champions for 7 consecutive seasons, and currently has the highest number of titles in women's track and field with 30 titles, while the Charging Tamaraws, also the highest among participating universities in the event, with 27 titles.

Notable tracksters

Lydia De Vega-Mercado	Gold medalist, Asian Games, New Delhi, 1982
Marestella Torres	23rd SEA Games Gold Medalist, Manila Philippines; Silver medalist, Women's Long Jump, 16th Asian Athletic Championships, Korea, 2005, Olympian 2008 Beijing Olympics
Sharon Jizmundo	UAAP Season 67 Women's Track and Field Most Valuable Player, 4 × 100 m Relay Philippine Jr. Record Holder
Anabel Siason	UAAP Season 67 Women's Track and Field Most Valuable Player
Lerma Bulauitan	SEAGAMES Gold Medalist, 2003 Grand Prix Gold Medalist, Olympian Sydney Olympics
Elma Muros	SEAGAMES Multiple Gold Medalist
Rosie Villarito	UAAP MVP (Field), SEAGAMES Silver Medalist Javelin Throw
Melinda Manahan	20 km Walk Philippine Record Holder

FEU Cheering Squad

The FEU Cheering Squad consists of three major groups, that either perform during halftime performances in major games or events in the UAAP or other sport competitions participated by the university athletes (FEU Cheerdancers), lead the FEU crowd in cheering during the said events though the university's chants or cheers (FEU Boosters), and drum beats (FEU Green Bisons).

FEU Cheerdancers
The FEU Cheer Dancers are Far Eastern University's cheer dance group, consisting mainly of gymnasts and dancers. They participate in the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC), and other related exhibitions and competitions.

FEU Boosters
The Official cheerleaders of FEU, also known as "Boosters" it is a supporting group for the varsity teams of the school, they're the group exceptionally loud voices, and solid hand gestures.

FEU Green Bisons
The official cheer drummers of FEU, also known as "Bisons", well trained in beating the drums. Works together with FEU Boosters and FEU Cheerdancers, supporting group and participates in school's varsity games.(see below the FEU Green Bison drum beats)

Awards and other achievements

Event	Year	Award
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	1995	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	1996	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	1997	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	1998	Champion
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	1999	2nd Runner-up
Star Olympics Cheering Competition	2002	2nd Runner-up
1st Manila Youth Games Cheering Competition	2003	Champion
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2003	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2004	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2005	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2006	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2007	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2008	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2009	Champion
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2010	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2011	2nd Runner-up
National Cheerleading Championship	2012	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2012	1st Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2013	3rd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2014	4th Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2015	3rd Runner-up
National Cheerleading Championship	2016	2nd Runner-up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition	2016	1st Runner-up

Other notable alumni athletes

Elma Muros-Posadas	Southeast Asian Games Gold Medalist
Haydee Coloso-Espino	Gold Medalist, Swimming, Manila Asiad, 1954
Anthony Villanueva	Gave the Philippines its FIRST Silver Medal in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Marestella Torres	23rd SEA Games Gold Medalist, Manila Philippines; Silver medalist, Women's Long Jump, 16th Asian Athletic Championships, Korea, 2005
Arnel Ferrera	23rd SEA Games Record Holder Gold Medalist, Hammer Throw, Manila Philippines
Mark Denver Atienza	23rd SEA Games Gold Medalist Fencing, Manila Philippines
Wilfredo Vizcayno Jr.	23rd SEA Games Gold Medalist Fencing, Manila Philippines
Brian Peralta	23rd SEA Games Bronze Medalist Aerobic Gymnastics Manila Philippines
Jayson Gonzales	22nd SEA Games Gold Medalist Chess, Vietnam; International Master
Veronica Domingo	22nd SEA Games, Gold Medalist Taekwondo, Vietnam
Lerma Bulauitan	Gold Medalist 2003 Asian Grand Prix, Manila Philippines
Tirso del Rosario	Boxing Champion, International Hall of Fame
Bernabe Lovina	Philippines Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awardee for Track, 1950
Alberto T. Nogar Sr.	(Weightlifter) Bronze Medalist 1958 3rd Asian Games Tokyo, Japan, 5th Place 1958 World Weightlifting Championship Stockholm, Sweden, 8th place 1960 Rome Olympiad, 1960 Philippine Sportswriters Association Weightlifter of the Year
Rodolfo Lugay	Member of the 1954 RP baseball team that won the 1st Asian Baseball Championships held in Manila. Played for an all-RP squad against the New York Yankees in the same year. Played for FEU in the UAAP and the Manila Bay Baseball League.
Ricardo Fortaleza	Gold Medalist 6th Asian Games, Silver Medalist 1971 Asian Boxing Champion, Olympian 1972 Munich Olympics, Philippines Amateur Boxing of the Year 1970-1972, Araullo High School's Most Outstanding Alumnus in Sports 1993

Retired jersey numbers

Basketball

• #14 – Johnny Abarrientos
• #19 – Arwind Santos

Volleyball

• #3 – Rachel Anne Daquis (jersey retirement scheduled during the UAAP Season 78 women's volleyball tournament)^[5]

Rankings in the UAAP

These are the rankings of the University in the UAAP events it is participating since 1986, the year the UAAP became an eight member-school league.

Seniors' events

UAAP Season

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* - handed over by the UAAP Board due to the suspension meted on De La Salle University.

Beach volleyball tournament in the 69th season was a demonstration event.

See FEU Baby Tamaraws for FEU Junior Rankings

Championships tally

The University currently participates in 11 out of 16 events in the UAAP (as of UAAP Season 69). Total number of championships won in the UAAP seniors division include both men's and women's teams championships.

1st semester events	Total	2nd semester events	Total	Not participated this season	Total
Basketball tournament	20	Football tournament	13	Softball tournament	19
Chess tournament	2	Track and Field tournament	57	Tennis tournament	7
Beach Volleyball tournament	4	Volleyball tournament	72	Swimming tournament	14
Taekwondo tournament	1	Badminton tournament	5
Cheerdance competition	2	Fencing tournament	1
Table Tennis tournament	2

The FEU Tamaraws were the first over-all league champions in the UAAP in 1948, making their first streak with 11 over-all championship titles which was later halted by the UST Growling Tigers in 1959. The FEU team last had their over-all UAAP championship title in 1982.

School	Juniors	Seniors	Total
University of Santo Tomas	10	35	45
Far Eastern University	0	16	16
University of the East	1	5	6
University of the Philippines	0	5	5
Ateneo de Manila University	2	0	2
National University	2	1	3
De La Salle University	0	1	1
Adamson University	0	0	0

See UAAP Overall Championship

See also

• University Athletic Association of the Philippines
• Far Eastern University
• FEU - Diliman
• FEU Baby Tamaraws

External links

• The FEU TAMBayan
• The FEU Advocate - UAAP Season 70 Online Special
• UBelt.com
• The UAAP:A Historical Account

References

1. The FEU Advocate - University Profile
2. Terrado, Reuben (2 December 2015). "FEU Tamaraws outduel UST in Game Three thriller, win first UAAP title in a decade". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
3. http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/145067-look-uaap-79-men-basketball-rosters
4. UAAP Basketball Champions
5. Leongson, Randolph B. (November 15, 2016). "FEU to retire Daquis' no. 3 jersey". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 16, 2016.