Dennis Trillo's son Calix Ho named Rookie of the Year for UAAP Men's Fencing Tournament

Calix Ho, Dennis Trillo’s son, has been named Rookie of the Year for the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Fencing Tournament.

On Facebook, UP Fighting Maroons shared a poster celebrating Calix’s achievement.

“STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT,” UP Fighting Maroons wrote.

Calix won gold in the event, defeating De La Salle University’s Edan Ensamtan, 15-12, in the finals after overcoming Ateneo’s Jotham Thai, 15-10, in the quarterfinals and pulling off a 15-14 comeback against University of Santo Tomas’ Adam Putian in the semifinals.

The other Rookie of the Year awardees for the tournament are:

• Women’s Division: Alyzabeth Gilbert (UE) 
• HS Girls’ Division: Christine Mae Morales (UE)
• HS Boys’ Division: Matteo Canlas (UE)

Proud dad Dennis was present at the tournament held last week as were Jennylyn Mercado and Calix’s mom, Carlene Aguilar.

Calix has been joining fencing competitions with the support from both parents. In September 2025, Calix won first place in a fencing match with Dennis sharing his achievement on social media. 

—Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News