For the first time in its decades-long history, the Palarong Pambansa is headed to Agusan del Sur. The province hosts the 66th edition of the grassroots multi-sports showpiece from May 24 to 31 as the best student-athletes at the elementary and secondary levels look to deliver for their respective regions.
Medals are up for grabs in 24 regular sports, three demo sports, four para sports, and four exhibition sports, with 20 athletic associations, including the country’s 18 regions, the National Academy of Sports, and Philippine Schools Overseas, vying for glory.
After capturing its 18th straight overall crown in the 2025 edition in Ilocos Norte, the National Capital Region returns as the heavy favorite, followed by powerhouses Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Davao Region, Central Visayas, and Central Luzon.
Check out this page for the latest Palaro news, photos, and videos straight from Agusan del Sur.
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46 minutes ago
Repeat, upset, redemption on Day 1 of 2026 Palarong Pambansa action
Different storylines bring flavor to the first day of competition of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur on Monday, May 25.
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Medal tally as of May 25, 11 pm
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Javelin thrower from Negros Island Region wins gold
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Negros Island Region’s Christine Rose Toquero keeps Palaro supremacy from elementary to high school
Grade 7 javelin thrower Christine Rose Toquero of Escalante City proves her mettle at the secondary level as she wins girls’ gold in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur on Monday, May 25.
With a winning throw of 45.22 meters, the 13-year-old captures her second straight Palaro gold as she also won in the 2025 Ilocos Norte edition, where she broke the record in the elementary girls’ class.
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14 hours ago
Chrishia Mae Tajarros’ trust in self, God pays off with Palaro gold
Eastern Visayas athletics pride Chrishia Mae Tajarros says she maintained her confidence in herself and her faith in God going into the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur, where she defended her crown in the secondary girls’ 3,000m run on Monday, May 25.
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Eastern Visayas runner Chrishia Mae Tajarros wins first gold
Leyte athletics standout Chrishia Mae Tajarros of Tanauan National High School repeats as the Palarong Pambansa’s first gold medalist following her successful title defense in the secondary girls’ 3,000m run in Agusan del Sur on Monday, May 25.
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17 hours ago
Eastern Visayas captures first Palaro gold
For the second straight year, Eastern Visayas’ Chrishia Mae Tajarros captures the first gold medal of the Palarong Pambansa as she defends her crown in the secondary girls’ 3,000m run in Agusan del Sur on Monday, May 25.
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