CM Riptide
TEAM AMBASSADOR
Established 2022
The CM Riptide Swim team has proved itself as a premier youth swimming program in the Province of Cavite and one of the top swim teams in the CALABARZON Region.
CM Riptide stands among the few distinguished Swim Teams in Cavite known for producing caliber athletes in the country, The team offers a comprehensive program that satisfies the needs of novice swimmers to National-level aspirants. As a member of the National Sports Association (NSA) Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI), CM Riptide aligns its training and competition programs with the standards set by the country’s official governing body for
aquatics.
🧢 Head Coach:
Christen Mercado B
- Graduate of Bachelor of Physical Education, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), College of Human Kinetics
- 2013 — UAAP Rookie of the Year (2013)
- 2008–2009, 2012–2013 — Palarong Pambansa Multi-Medalist
- 2009–2015 — Palarong Pambansa Record Holder, 50m Backstroke (Elementary Division, 30.93s)
- ASCA Level 5 Performance Age Group Coach
- ASCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Current Head Coach – LPU Junior Pirates Swim Team (NCAA)
🏊♂️ Assistant Coaches:
Cyrus Santillan
- ASCA Level 2 Certified International Coach
- NCAA Player, LPU Manila Varsity Swim Team (Seniors Division)
- 2010–2014 — Consistent STCAA Player, Team Dasmarinas City
- 6 Years Coaching Experience
Ben Maestro
- ASCA Level 2 Certified International Coach
- NCAA Player, Letran Varsity Swim Team (Seniors Division)
- 2009–2013 — Consistent STCAA Player, Team Dasmarinas City
- Varsity Athlete, ICA Dasmarinas Varsity
- 8 Years Coaching Experience
🏆 Team Awards & Achievements
From 2022–2025, CM Riptide has produced nine (9) Palarong Pambansa qualifiers, including consecutive representatives from 2023 to 2025, two (2) SEA Games Fin Swimming athletes in 2023, and consistent gold medalists in the National Age Group Tryouts.
👥 Individual Swimmers and Awards
🥇 Anya Dela Cruz – 11 years old
- 50M Freestyle – 30.79
- 100M Freestyle – 1:05:9
- 200M Freestyle – 2:26:9
- 200M IM – 2:45:8
- 800M Freestyle – 10:43:2
- 50M Butterfly – 33.22
- 100M Butterfly – 1:13:43
🏅 Ranked 1st during the Regional Athletic Association Meet (13U Elementary Girls)
🥇 Raina Samantha Leyran – 17 years old
- 50M Freestyle – 27.79 (2025)
- 50M Butterfly – 29.38 (2023)
🏅 Currently ranked 1st nationwide in the 50M Freestyle (18U Secondary Girls)
🥇 Marcelino Picardal III – 14 years old
- 200M Freestyle – 2:12:39 (Ranked 1st, 13U National Games 2024)
- 100M Freestyle – 1:02:12 (Ranked 1st, 12U National Games 2023)
🥇 Angelo Ramuelle Briones – 12 years old
- 800M Freestyle – 10:05:**
- 1500M Freestyle – 19:48:**
- 200M Breaststroke – 2:48:**
🏅 Hailed “Freshman of the Year” — NCAA Season 100 (2024)
🥇 Kensaku Hatazawa – 20 years old
- 400M Freestyle – 4:14:37
- 800M Freestyle – 8:53:17
- 1500M Freestyle – 17:05:53
- 200M Backstroke – 2:17:23
- 400M Individual Medley – 4:48:51
(All times from 2024)
🥇 Gregg Marasigan
- 50M Freestyle – 24.47 (2019, 16 y/o)
- 100M Freestyle – 54.91 (2019, 16 y/o)
🏅 Other Team Members
Ada Ydel Yang
Agatha Hailey Liao
Agatha Marie Paler
Alexandra Noelle Picardal
Alexander Ronquillo
Alexander Valentine Trono
Alliyah Ashley Liao
Amber Dela Cruz
Amarah Keisha Rito
Anika Reese Herrera
Anne Margarette Paler
Andrei Karl Alagban
Angela Gracielle Briones
Angelica Christelle Briones
Angelo Ramuelle Briones
Anya Dela Cruz
Bien Zander Cortez
Brayden Matthew Dayanghirang
Briana Iva Miranda
Chance Edrick Miguel
Clerenz Shayne Ferrer
Dalton Lance Cabrera
Danaera Elise Nina Esma
Daniel Rafael Macasaet
Davine Eliz Caling
Edric Yohan Guanzon
Erin Ricz Santos
Ethan Kai Maravilla
Ezra Avery Advincula
Francis Braden Manuel
Gabrielle Savanah Gonzales
Giro Alonzo Bantigue
Gwenfair Rufino
Hannah Magale
Hans Kristoff Tio
Jahaziel David Peliciano
Jaiden Jose Busadre
Jane Selah Salano
Janine Gail Abanador
Jean Shiloh Selano
Jeoff Martin
Johan Riley Busadre
Jon Eric Velasco
Jose Koen Hernandez
Juan Miguel Abanador
Ken Kuroyanagi
Kendra Kuroyanagi
Lance Jacob Bautista
Marc Lebron Racoma
Marcelino Picardal III
Marco Isah Ubaldo
Maria Victoria Tio
Marian Therese Galo
Markko Ezekiel Soliva
Marko Ishmael Miranda
Mateo Alexander Herrera
Maxine Ysabel Bermudez
Miguel Navarro
Mowan Rubio Huesca
Paco Quinday
Paul Vlady Dungo
Prince Jude Martin Talimio
Raina Samantha Leyran
Ralph Genre Cornejo
Renzo Alexander Jaro
Rioco Dominic Herrera
Russel Ross Bautista
Savyna Perera Mahamalage
Sebastian Ronquillo
Shane Kaye Costelo
Simone Jinn Bantoc
Sophia Jane Narisma
Trebb Sebastian Bantoc
Twyla Grace Urbano
Wolf Rico Sayson
Yana Safiya Fernandez
Ysabelle Bantoc
Ysabelle Irlanda
Zakia Vienezer Cortez
