The Pilipinas Climbing Inc. (PCI) capped the first half of the 2026 Philippine Climbing Nationals on Sunday, crowning the best boulder athletes from all over the country.

Climbing sensation Praj dela Cruz scored her third national title in the women’s elite category, while EJ Salga secured his first national championship in men’s elite.

Lissa Vidal (Cebu), Yca Dizon (Rizal), Iman Mora (Cagayan de Oro), and Paul Suson (Cebu) rounded out the elite podium. All top finishers are national athletes who have donned the flag the international competitions.

The novice, challenger, and masters’ categories also hailed their respective winners.

FULL RESULTS:

ELITE

Men's
Champion: EJ Salga
2nd Place: Iman Mora
3rd Place: Paul Suson

Women's
Champion: Praj dela Cruz
2nd Place: Lissa Vidal
3rd Place: Yca Dizon

CHALLENGER (INTERMEDIATE)

Men's
Champion: Nygell Ong
2nd Place: Carlo Yabut
3rd Place: Aaron Tiu

Women's
Champion: Amani Canonigo
2nd Place: Courtney Deang
3rd Place: Aveline Ting

NOVICE

Men's
Champion: Darrell Cinco
2nd Place: Justine Manuel
3rd Place: Hans Yao

Women's
Champion: Mik Samson
2nd Place: Martina Estrada
3rd Place: Chinna Gaw

MASTERS

Men's
Champion: Jonathan Pabillore
2nd Place: Dru Robles
3rd Place: Ian Balio

Women's
Champion: Kristine Robles
2nd Place: Abby Breton
3rd Place: Kim Singson

The 2026 Nationals will resume next weekend, June 27-28 at Climb Central Manila for the lead event – a discipline in sport climbing that utilizes a rope and a harness to finish a top wall route.