The National Capital Region (NCR) has surged to the top of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa medal tally as of 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, securing a total of 14 medals. This includes seven gold, four silver, and three bronze medals, allowing NCR to overtake the early leader, Negros Island Region (NIR).
Top Performers
Region V (Bicol Region) climbed to second place with five gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. The NIR dropped to third place with five gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Region VI (Western Visayas) sits in fourth place with four gold, five silver, and five bronze medals, while Region IV-A (Calabarzon) rounds out the top five with four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals.
Top 10 Standings
- 6th: Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) – three gold, two silver, two bronze
- 7th: Region III (Central Luzon) – three gold, one silver, two bronze
- 8th: Region VII (Central Visayas) – two gold, five silver, four bronze
- 9th: Region X (Northern Mindanao) – two gold, four silver, one bronze
- 10th: National Academy of Sports – two gold medals
This year's host, Region XIII (Caraga), has now secured five medals: one gold, one silver, and three bronze. This marks an improvement from its earlier tally of one silver and three bronze, as the host region celebrated its first gold medal of the games.
The medal tally continues to evolve as competitions progress, with athletes from across the country vying for top honors in the national sporting event.
