Jaja Santiago a proud 'ate' as NU Lady Bulldogs clinch another UAAP crown | ABS-CBN
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Jaja Santiago a proud 'ate' as NU Lady Bulldogs clinch another UAAP crown
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 15, 2025 05:35 PM PHT
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Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, watches Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball finals alongside her husband Taka Minowa on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, watches Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball finals alongside her husband Taka Minowa on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA, Philippines – Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, is a one proud ate to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs who dominantly secured their back-to-back UAAP crowns, their third title in the last four seasons.
MANILA, Philippines – Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, is a one proud ate to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs who dominantly secured their back-to-back UAAP crowns, their third title in the last four seasons.
Santiago was in attendance during Game 2 of the UAAP Finals on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena, rallying behind the eventual title-clinchers, the Lady Bulldogs.
Santiago was in attendance during Game 2 of the UAAP Finals on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena, rallying behind the eventual title-clinchers, the Lady Bulldogs.
They swept their rivals, the De La Salle Lady Spikers, convincingly, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, wrapping up a sweet conclusion for exiting seniors Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon.
They swept their rivals, the De La Salle Lady Spikers, convincingly, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, wrapping up a sweet conclusion for exiting seniors Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon.
For Santiago, she doesn't want to turn back time in her era, as she lives in this dominant era of the Lady Bulldogs.
For Santiago, she doesn't want to turn back time in her era, as she lives in this dominant era of the Lady Bulldogs.
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"Ayoko na ibalik 'yung time ko kasi maganda na talaga 'yung pinapakita ng girls, and I’m very, very proud of them," said Santiago.
"Ayoko na ibalik 'yung time ko kasi maganda na talaga 'yung pinapakita ng girls, and I’m very, very proud of them," said Santiago.
"I’m very, very proud sa NU ngayon, lalo na this season dahil meron din silang mga pagbabago."
"I’m very, very proud sa NU ngayon, lalo na this season dahil meron din silang mga pagbabago."
Meanwhile, Solomon admitted that they dedicate their recent championships to their 'ates' in NU, such as Santiago.
Meanwhile, Solomon admitted that they dedicate their recent championships to their 'ates' in NU, such as Santiago.
"Proud po kasi sila 'yung inspiration namin nung Season 84 pa lang," said the former Best Opposite Spiker.
"Proud po kasi sila 'yung inspiration namin nung Season 84 pa lang," said the former Best Opposite Spiker.
"Gusto naming mabigyan sila ng championship. Ayun nagawa po namin. 'Yung mga championship na 'yun, ide-dedicate po namin sa kanila."
"Gusto naming mabigyan sila ng championship. Ayun nagawa po namin. 'Yung mga championship na 'yun, ide-dedicate po namin sa kanila."
NU alumna took time to celebrate with the Season 87 championship-winning Lady Bulldogs roster on Wednesday night following the conclusion of Game 2.
NU alumna took time to celebrate with the Season 87 championship-winning Lady Bulldogs roster on Wednesday night following the conclusion of Game 2.
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