Normin Stars clinches 7th overall in Palaro Pambansa 2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Northern Mindanao delegation, competing as the Mas Asenso NorMin Stars, secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after bringing home a total of 89 medals when the games concluded on Sunday, May 31.

Region 10 hauled 27 gold, 31 silver, and 31 bronze medals, showing strong competitive depth across multiple sports events in the country’s premier grassroots athletic meet.

Secondary Division Drives Top 5 Category Finish

The region’s stable performance was heavily driven by the secondary division. High school athletes pushed Northern Mindanao into the Top 5 of their specific category, securing:

• 16 gold medals
• 16 silver medals
• 20 bronze medals

Meanwhile, elementary division athletes added crucial numbers to lock down the region's overall seventh-place standing, contributing 11 gold, 15 silver, and 11 bronze medals to the final tally.

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Massive 900-Member Contingent Represented Region 10

Northern Mindanao sent a large delegation of around 900 individuals to Agusan del Sur. The contingent included student-athletes, coaches, trainers, chaperones, and regional sports officials.

The 2026 edition of the games gathered 18 official regional delegations from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, testing the finest youth athletes in scholastic sports.

Quezon City Approved as 2027 Host

With the 2026 games officially closed, the hosting rights for the 2027 Palarong Pambansa have been formally turned over to the National Capital Region (NCR).

Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte accepted the official hosting banner during the closing ceremonies, signaling the start of local government preparations for next year's national youth games.

🥇 GOLD MEDALISTS

Arnis

• Euricka Gayle P. Tictic (SDO Malaybalay City)
  • Gold – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Secondary Girls)
• Kaitlyn B. Quijano (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Double Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Mariel G. Alavanza (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Double Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Ryann John Otom (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Individual Double Weapon (Elementary Boys)
• Trixie Joy H. Becera (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Gold – Synchronized Double Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Vladimir B. Motia (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Boys)
  • Gold – Individual Single Weapon (Secondary Boys)
• John Blaze J. Sandoval (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Boys)
• Kevin Dane B. Quijano II (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Boys)
• Sharmain Kate B. Gamal (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Secondary Girls)
• Jasmine Sophia Uy (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Gold – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Secondary Girls)

Athletics

• Bens Membreve (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – 800-Meter Run (Elementary Boys)
• Cesar P. Manliguez (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Gold – Triple Jump (Secondary Boys) — Record Breaker!
• Charles James Villapaña (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Gold – 110m Hurdles (Secondary Boys)
• Peter John O. Nadera (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – 110m Hurdles (Elementary Boys)

Boxing

• Jaervi June Hernane (SDO Malaybalay)
  • Gold – Boxing (bantamweight category)
• Steve John Canillo (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – Boxing (Pinweight)

Dancesports

• Franessa Denise O. Cenita (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Gold – Dancesports (Secondary)
• Ian Mcleonard Ramo (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Gold – Dancesports (Secondary)

Kickboxing

• Zianne Eugenie Romale (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – Kickboxing: Bout #4 (Female, 42kgs Older Cadet Category)

Sepak Takraw

• Charls Kenn Tayanes
  • Gold – Sepak Takraw Doubles (Elementary Boys)
• Mesiah T. Miso
  • Gold – Sepak Takraw Doubles (Elementary Boys)
• Allen Ray E. Tenio
  • Gold – Sepak Takraw Doubles (Elementary Boys)

Swimming

• Davy Xybelle Capangpangan (SDO Iligan City)
  • Gold – 50m Butterfly (Elementary Girls)
  • Gold – 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Elementary Girls)
• Cionnaye Monique Sarausa (SDO Valencia City)
  • Gold – 4x50m Medley Relay: Breaststroke Leg (Elementary Girls)
  • Gold – 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Elementary Girls)
• Crystelle Angela Biaoco (SDO Lanao Del Norte)
  • Gold – 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Elementary Girls)
• Samantha Jade Tigmo (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Elementary Girls)

Table Tennis

• Mary Paul Kristia D. Bongabong (SDO Valencia City)
  • Gold – Table Tennis Doubles (Elementary Girls)
• Mc Louren M. Castrence (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Gold – Table Tennis Doubles (Elementary Girls)

Taekwondo

• Candice Victoria Pitogo (SDO Iligan City)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Kyorugi (Elementary Girls, Category 3)
• Julia Kris Oñate (SDO Cagayan De Oro City)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Kyorugi (Secondary Girls, Under 49kg)
• Samantha Gley Duria (SDO Cagayan De Oro City)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Kyorugi (Secondary Girls, Under 42kg)
• Joaquin Jose Adriel P. Dagpin (SDO Iligan)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Poomsae Team (Elementary Boys)
• Perseus June D. Babatido (SDO Iligan)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Poomsae Team (Elementary Boys)
• Ulyssis E. Medino, Jr. (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Gold – Taekwondo Poomsae Team (Elementary Boys)

Tennis

• Francine Madeleine D. Wong (SDO Valencia City)
  • Gold – Tennis Singles (Elementary Girls)

Wrestling

• Elisha Rey L. Tongol (Misamis Occidental)
  • Gold – Wrestling: Cadets 54kg Category (Secondary Boys)

 SILVER MEDALISTS

Arnis

• Euricka Gayle P. Tictic (SDO Malaybalay City)
  • Silver – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Girls)
• Kaitlyn B. Quijano (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Mixed Duo (Elementary)
  • Silver – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Elementary Girls)
  • Silver – Individual Single Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Shayne Mark C. Monreal (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Mixed Duo (Elementary)
• Sharmain Kate B. Gamal (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Girls)
• Jasmine Sophia Uy (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Secondary Girls)
• Mariel G. Alavanza (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Trixie Joy H. Becera (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Silver – Synchronized Solo Weapon (Elementary Girls)

Athletics

• Baby Grill Alforo (SDO Lanao Del Norte)
  • Silver – Javelin Throw (Secondary Girls)
• Carl Niño C. Salait (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Silver – 2KM Walk (Secondary Boys)
• Johnry M. Lumantas / Junry Lumantas (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Silver – Long Jump (Elementary Boys)
• Jujen Leigh Gabrinez (SDO Cagayan de Oro City)
  • Silver – 2KM Walk (Secondary Girls)
• Princess Jane Clavite (Valencia City)
  • Silver – 200 Meter Dash (Elementary Girls)
• Ryhnyll P. Suico (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Silver – Triple Jump (Elementary Boys)

Billiards

• Heloise Llenares (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Billiards 8-Balls Race to 6 (Secondary girls)

Boxing

• Airon Greg Badiang (SDO Cagayan de Oro City)
  • Silver – Boxing
• John Albert Bersabal (SDO Cagayan de Oro City)
  • Silver – Boxing
• Paul Jake Jugarap (SDO Gingoog)
  • Silver – Boxing

Chess

• Janin Dhrey L. Querequere (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Chess Team Rapid Category (Secondary Girls)
• Lara D. Dalagan (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Silver – Chess Team Rapid Category (Secondary Girls)
• Lila Alyssa W. Seriña (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Silver – Chess Team Rapid Category (Secondary Girls)

Dancesports

• Franessa Denise O. Cenita
  • Silver – Dancesports (Secondary)
• Ian Mcleonard Ramo
  • Silver – Dancesports (Secondary)

Kickboxing

• Diane J. Magabilin (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Silver – Kickboxing: Bout #10 (Female, 46kgs Junior Category)
• Earl Philip D. Patalinghug (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Silver – Kickboxing: Bout #9 (Male, 57kgs Junior Category)

Pencak Silat

• Zelian Dae A. Del Mar (SDO Iligan City)
  • Silver – Pencak Silat Tanding Match: Class B (Female)

Swimming

• Davy Xybelle Capangpangan (SDO Iligan City)
  • Silver – 100m Butterfly (Elementary Girls)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Freestyle Leg (Elementary Girls)
• Adrian Bali-os (SDO Cagayan de Oro City)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Breaststroke Leg (Elementary Boys)
• Alexa Breahna Tan (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Backstroke Leg (Elementary Girls)
• Enrique Lee Alfeche (SDO Valencia City)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Freestyle Leg (Elementary Boys)
• Jon Micah Dela Peña (SDO Cagayan de Oro City)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Butterfly Leg (Elementary Boys)
• Lexielhyn S. Alimento (SDO Tangub City)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Butterfly Leg (Elementary Girls)
• Renzo Miguel Jurado (SDO Tangub City)
  • Silver – 4x50m Medley Relay: Backstroke Leg (Elementary Boys)

Taekwondo

• Karhyn Jane Lopez (SDO Iligan City)
  • Silver – Taekwondo Freestyle (Female Category)
• Vincent Jeff Tumbalang (SDO Malaybalay)
  • Silver – Taekwondo Kyorugi (Elementary Boys, Category 2)

Tennis

• Aizelle Gene P. Libonfacil (SDO Ozamiz City)
  • Silver – Tennis Doubles (Elementary Girls)
• Kyrie Spencer E. Ugay (SDO Valencia City)
  • Silver – Tennis Doubles (Elementary Girls)

Wrestling

• John Mark D. Tabañag (SDO Valencia City)
  • Silver – Wrestling: Cadets 50kg Category (Secondary Boys)

 BRONZE MEDALISTS

Arnis

• Euricka Gayle P. Tictic (SDO Malaybalay City)
  • Bronze – Arnis Sparring (Secondary Girls, Extra Light Weight Category)
• Shayne Mark C. Monreal (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Individual Espada Y Daga (Elementary Boys)
• Kaitlyn B. Quijano (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Elementary Girls)
• Mariel G. Alavanza (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Elementary Girls)
• Trixie Joy H. Becera (SDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Espada Y Daga (Elementary Girls)
  • Bronze – Individual Double Weapon (Elementary Girls)
• Vladimir B. Motia (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Single Weapon (Secondary Boys)
• John Blaze J. Sandoval (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Single Weapon (Secondary Boys)
• Kevin Dane B. Quijano II (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Synchronized Single Weapon (Secondary Boys)
• Sharmain Kate B. Gamal (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Individual Single Weapon (Secondary Girls)
• Ryann John Otom (SDO Misamis Oriental)
  • Bronze – Individual Single Weapon (Elementary Boys)

Athletics

• Corsiny Jr M. Caparoso (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Bronze – 4x400 Meter Relay (Secondary Boys)
• Cris John Sungahid (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – Long Jump (Secondary Boys)
• Khent Leo M. Sumile (SDO Not Specified)
  • Bronze – 4x400 Meter Relay (Secondary Boys)
• Khent Oscar C. Lambayon
  • Bronze – 4x400 Meter Relay (Secondary Boys)
• Lefern Jane M. Oñate
  • Bronze – 800-Meter Run (Elementary Girls)
• Vince Laurence S. Lagunay
  • Bronze – 4x400 Meter Relay (Secondary Boys)
• Peter John O. Nadera (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – 4x100m Relay (Elementary Boys)
• Ryhnyll P. Suico (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – 4x100m Relay (Elementary Boys)
• Perkin B. Saguilongan (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – 4x100m Relay (Elementary Boys)
• Johnry M. Lumantas / Junry Lumantas (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – 4x100m Relay (Elementary Boys)

Chess

• Janin Dhrey L. Querequere
  • Bronze – Chess Rapid Individual Category (Secondary Girls)

Gymnastics

• Renalyn Mae Temple
  • Bronze – Gymnastics: WAG-Vault Apparatus (Secondary Girls)

Pencak Silat

• Echo Tristan Nicole D. Jumawan
  • Bronze – Pencak Silat: Class D (Male Category)
• Erica Anjelie B. Permites
  • Bronze – Pencak Silat: Class E (Female Category)

Table Tennis

• Mary Paul Kristia D. Bongabong (SDO Valencia City)
  • Bronze – Table Tennis Singles (Elementary Girls)
• Mc Louren M. Castrence (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – Table Tennis Singles (Elementary Girls)
• Khriz Rianna Abao (SDO Not Specified)
  • Bronze – Table Tennis Team/Singles (Elementary Girls)
• Pearl Pasibog (SDO Not Specified)
  • Bronze – Table Tennis Team/Singles (Elementary Girls)

Taekwondo

• Kert Uree Fajardo (SDO Malaybalay)
  • Bronze – Taekwondo Kyorugi (Elementary Boys, Under 59kg)

Tennis

• Broks Angelo I. Ente (SDO Valencia City)
  • Bronze – Tennis Doubles (Secondary Boys)
• Iannae Rysshia Sabit (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – Tennis Doubles (Secondary Girls)
• Josh Benedict L. Lim (SDO Lanao Del Norte)
  • Bronze – Tennis Singles (Secondary Boys)
• Kyle Mozart S. Ramos (SDO Valencia City)
  • Bronze – Tennis Doubles (Secondary Boys)
• Xinel Ashley Paden (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – Tennis Doubles (Secondary Girls)

Swimming

• Alexa Breahna Tan (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – 50m Backstroke (Elementary Girls)

Wushu Sanda

• Glaiza Yvonne R. Ramonal (SDO Bukidnon)
  • Bronze – Wushu Sanda (Secondary Girls)
• Jay Em Vinson (SDO Valencia)
  • Bronze – Wushu Sanda (Secondary Boys)

Wrestling

• Princess Grace Dado (SDO Misamis Occidental)
  • Bronze – Wrestling: 44kg Category (Cadet Girls)