Palarong Pambansa 2026: Arnis, Swimming, Athletics deliver 4 more golds for Northern Mindanao; triple jumper sets new record
Northern Mindanao secured four more gold medals in the ongoing Palarong Pambansa 2026 courtesy of Ryann John Otom of Initao, Misamis Oriental in elementary arnis (Non-Traditional Individual Double Weapon-Anyo), Davy Xybelle Capangpangan of Iligan City in the elementary 50-meter butterfly swimming event, Vladimir Motia of Initao, Misamis Oriental in secondary arnis (Non-Traditional Individual Single Weapon-Anyo), and Cesar I. Manliguez of Plaridel, Misamis Occidental who set a new palaro record of 15.14 meters in triple jump event in secondary athletics. As of May 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM, Northern Mindanao has collected a total of six gold, eight silver, and nine bronze medals.
See latest medal tally below.
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
| Athlete | Division | Sports | Category | Medal/Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryann John Otom | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Double Weapon Anyo |
Gold |
| Peter Jhon Nadera | Bukidnon | Athletics | 110-Meter Hurdles Track Events |
Gold |
| Davy Xybelle Capangpangan | Iligan City | Swimming | 50 M Butterfly stroke | Gold |
| Kaitlyn Quijano | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Single Weapon Anyo |
Silver |
| Jonry M. Lumantas | Bukidnon | Athletics | Long Jump Field Events |
Silver |
| Rynhyll Suico | Bukidnon | Athletics | Triple Jump Field Events |
Silver |
| Enrique Lee Alfeche, Adrian Bali-Os, Jon Micah Dela Pena, Renzo Miguel Jurado | Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Occidental , Tangub City , Valencia City | Swimming | 4 X 50 M Medley Relay | Silver |
| Lexie Lhyn S Alimento, Davy Xybelle Capangpangan, Cionnaye Monique Sarausa, Alexa Breahna Tan | Bukidnon, Iligan City, Tangub City, Valencia City | Swimming | 4 X 50 M Medley Relay | Silver |
| Trixie Joy Becera | Cagayan de Oro City | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Double Weapon Anyo |
Bronze |
| Shayne Mark Monreal | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual Espada Y Daga Weapon Anyo |
Bronze |
| Ryann John Otom | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Single Weapon Anyo |
Bronze |
| Princess Dianne Aliga | Misamis Occidental | Athletics | 400-Meter Hurdles Track Events |
Bronze |
| Adrian Bali-Os | Misamis Occidental | Swimming | 50 M Breaststroke | Bronze |
| Khriz Rianna Abao, Mary Paul Kristia Bongabong, Pearl Pasibog | Bukidnon , Gingoog City , Valencia City | Table Tennis | Team Event | Bronze |
SECONDARY LEVEL
| Athlete | Division | Sports | Category | Medal/Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Motia | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Single Weapon Anyo | Gold |
| Cesar I Manliguez | Misamis Occidental | Athletics | Triple Jump Field Events | Gold |
| Charles James Villapaña | Misamis Occidental | Athletics | 110-Meter Hurdles Track Events | Gold |
| Baby Gryll Alforo | Lanao del Norte | Athletics | Javelin Throw Field Events | Silver |
| Jujen Leigh Gabrinez | Cagayan de Oro City | Athletics | 2000-Meter Walk Track Events |
Silver |
| Carl Niño Salait | Camiguin | Athletics | 2000-Meter Walk Track Events |
Silver |
| Sharmain Kate Gamal | Misamis Oriental | Arnis | Form Competition Non-Traditional Individual-Single Weapon Anyo | Bronze |
| Christian Jay Sungahid | Bukidnon | Athletics | Long Jump Field Events |
Bronze |
| Gerson Lorenzo Abain, Jon Karl Conde, Vishnu Jay Llegunas, Francisco III Luansing | Bukidnon , Lanao del Norte , Ozamiz City , Tangub City | Swimming | 4 X 50 M Freestyle Relay | Bronze |
info from Palarong Pambansa website
