Ateneo de Manila Junior High School student-athlete Jowie Cabaccan (7-Alfonso) has been making waves in the local fencing scene, bringing pride to her school with back-to-back podium finishes in two prestigious tournaments.

At the Philippine Fencing Association Minime Ranking (2nd Leg) held on July 5–6, 2025 at Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City, Jowie showcased her growing skills by bagging bronze medals in both the Under-12 and Under-14 Epee categories.

Competing against some of the country’s best young fencers, her performance stood out as a testament to her discipline, consistency, and competitive spirit at such a young age.

Her momentum carried over to the Oblation Cup on August 31, 2025, held at FBR Arcade in Quezon City, where Jowie captured the gold medal in the U12 Mixed Epee event. The finals turned into a dramatic showdown as she faced a taller male opponent. Trailing by three points, Jowie refused to back d.

With nerves of steel, she rallied back to tie the score at 9-9, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. In one decisive moment, she unleashed a perfectly timed strike, clinching the victory and the championship title.Souecre (Ateneo deManila)

For Ateneo, Jowie’s rise is an inspiring reminder of what hard work and dedication can achieve. For Jowie, it is just the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable fencing journey.