2026 Palarong Pambansa medal tally and updates

The 2026 Palarong Pambansa is in full swing, with the National Capital Region leading the medal race in regular sports events as of Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Education.

DepEd’s latest tally showed NCR collecting 12 gold medals, five silver medals, and seven bronze medals. Western Visayas followed with seven golds, five silvers, and six bronzes, while CALABARZON tallied six golds, seven silvers, and six bronzes.

In demonstration sports, SOCCSKSARGEN paced the field with four golds, two silvers, and three bronzes.

Meanwhile, Region VI topped the Para Games medal standings with six gold medals, seven silver medals, and five bronze medals.

Here is the partial and official medal tally as of May 27, 9 a.m.

UPDATES

• Hidilyn Diaz beams with pride as kababayan, student finish 1-2 in inaugural weightlifting event
• Adrian Bucol, Hidilyn Diaz's kababayan, is Palarong Pambansa's first weightlifting gold winner
• Swimmers Charles Boneo, Riannah Coleman break records to seize Palarong Pambansa golds
• Whether gold or bronze, hurdler Angel Villagracia remains gracious with every podium finish
• Loraine Batalla, Ashley Silvor set new Palarong Pambansa records in 400m events
• Davao routs Ilocos by 62 points to open title defense bid
• Charles Villapaña beats idol in 110m hurdles for golden finish
• This Palarong Pambansa 3000m silver medalist is UAAP-bound
• Chrisia Mae Tajarros defends 3000m title in 2026 Palarong Pambansa

—JKC, GMA News