Mamerto S. Mendez, Jr. is a typical college student enrolled in the B.S. Criminology program of the Northwestern Visayan Colleges. He has an electrifying smile that would convince anyone to look his way. But aside from his captivating looks, he prossesses a deadly skill in arnis to the envy of many.
This skill of Mamerto has made him one of the featured young sport start by Pinoy Sports Idol Season 6 and aired over NBN Channel 4. The show is hosted by Japoy Lipardo. A video of Mamerto is available in the website of the said tv program.
Arnis is already recognized as the Philippines' national martial art and sport after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed R.A. 9850 in 2009.
Mandez has gone places around the country to compete in the various skills categories of arnis. He has been to Manila, Palawan, Iloilo, and Misamis Oriestal.
Among his significant achievement in Arnist are the following award:
Palarong Pambansa(Puerto Princesa, Palawan) Gold Medalist (Sparring) 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival(Nat'l Championship)Gold Medalist (Sparring)Gold Medalist (Anyo) 2nd Philippine Olympic Festival (Natl Championship) West Visayas Reg'l Athletic Meet Gold Medalist (Sparring)Bronze Medalist (Anyo) Aklan Prov'l Athletic Meet Gold Medalist (Sparring)Gold Medalist (Anyo).
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