National Capital Region finishes with 91 golds, 71 silvers, and 71 bronzes to defend its Palarong Pambansa crown

AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – As the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur officially comes to a close on Sunday, May 31, National Capital Region clinches its 19th consecutive overall championship.

Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. also turns over the Palaro banner to Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, the host for the 2027 games.

Watch the highlights of the Palaro closing ceremony in this Rappler Recap by multimedia reporter Juno Reyes. – Rappler.com

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