El Clasico donations officially turned over to beneficiaries

Chad Songalia (left) with DBTC’s Fr. Randy Figuracion (right). | Contributed photo

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Organizers of the first-ever El Clasico football showdown officially turned over the proceeds from the highly anticipated match between Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) Greywolves and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles to their respective beneficiaries.

The donation handover took place on Friday, June 20, with both DBTC and SHS-AdC’s sports programs receiving their share.

Chad Songalia, one of the event organizers, presented the donation to Randy Figuracion of DBTC.

The funds will go toward the school’s scholarship program.

L-R: Milky Cañete, Jon Ralph Jiao Inot, and Ref Cuaresma. | Contributed photo

Meanwhile, Milky Cañete, also an organizer and a DBTC alumnus, handed over SHS-AdC’s share to Magis Eagles athletic director Jon Ralph Jiao Inot  for their athletics program.

Held on June 1 at the Cebu City Sports Center football pitch, the El Clasico delivered a full day of thrilling football. DBTC came out on top in the main event, edging SHS-AdC in a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation.

The Greywolves also dominated the undercard matches. Their elementary squad took a 4–3 win on penalties after a 1–1 draw, while the high school team clinched a 2–1 victory.

More than just a rivalry, the El Clasico was a celebration of Cebu’s passionate football community. The event drew a lively crowd and showcased the depth of local talent.

With DBTC now holding the inaugural El Clasico crown, SHS-AdC will be eager for redemption when the rivalry resumes next year.