The UAAP Record Holder: Micco Pesuena

Micco Pesuena

BS Legal Management, Block O

UAAP Swimming Varsity Member

Back in High School, Micco held the UAAP record for 50-meter breaststrokes. A graduate from Ateneo High School, he joined the college UAAP swimming varsity team as well.

Regular training and school requirements may fill up his schedule. But this guy still makes time for his friends (who fondly call him Pesu), something he says he enjoys. Know more about him and read on!

Why did you choose Ateneo?

Because I believe it is the best school in the Philippines. And my older brother also studies here.

Favorite hangouts in Ateneo?

JSEC, Matteo Ricci, and the Swimming team bench along Sec Walk

How do you balance your time? 

Set priorities. For me, swimming and studying come first. But I believe that we should still give importance to the people around us (friends and family) and never forget to enjoy life.

What fun things do you do in your free time?

Food trip with friends (go outside Ateneo to eat somewhere different), play basketball or swim with friends. As long as it's with friends, it is usually fun.

If given the chance to do a speech, what would you want to be quoted for?

Enjoy despite the many impediments in life.

Do you have a funny memory from your childhood?

I touched a lit lighter from our car out of curiosity. I just really wanted to know how it felt like since it was glowing red and it seemed really cool.

Favorite Pokemon? Why?

Blastoise, because I find his character really creative. And... Squirtle wore shades.

What were your other favorite shows from the 90s?

Dragonball Z, Pokemon, and Rugrats

Meet Blastoise and Squirtle in shades!