The Davao Region continued its impressive medal campaign at the ongoing National Private Schools Athletic Association (Prisaa) Games 2026 in Bacolod City. As of Wednesday, May 13, athletes from the region delivered podium finishes in dancesport, taekwondo, athletics, tennis, swimming, and sepak takraw competitions.
Dancesport Dominance
The standout performance came from the youth standard dancesport duo of Jesteve Eric Almendras and Joelie Mae Catamco. The pair captured six gold medals after ruling the waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, and quickstep events. Their dazzling display of skill and coordination earned them top honors in all five dances, contributing significantly to the region's medal tally.
Other Gold Medalists
- Danes Manuel Amos added a gold medal in the youth boys taekwondo featherweight division.
- The youth boys tennis team also captured a gold medal finish.
Track and Field Success
In athletics, Jenny Dalagan won gold in the youth girls' long jump and added a silver medal in the triple jump event. Janel Cabiles secured silver in the youth girls' 1,500-meter race.
Silver Medal Achievements
Davao Region also earned silver medals from the following athletes and teams:
- Yumi Alexi Justiniani in youth girls taekwondo heavyweight
- Leigh Cedrick Solitana in youth boys taekwondo lightweight
- The youth boys sepak takraw team
- Jeara Corpuz in senior women's taekwondo featherweight
Bronze Medal Winners
Bronze medalists included:
- The senior men's table tennis team
- James Cañadilla in the youth boys 1,500 meters
- Lolito Pelaez in senior men's taekwondo lightweight
- Rafael Miguel Cruz in swimming, placing third in both the boys 200-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly events
- The senior women's sepak takraw regu team
- The youth mixed doubles team
- Lyan Roy Escalante in youth boys taekwondo middleweight
- Don Zydel Zack Matahum in youth boys taekwondo lightweight
Medal Tally Overview
As of the latest medal tally released Thursday morning, Davao Region had 11 gold, six silver, and 11 bronze medals in the youth division, for a total of 28 medals. In the senior division, the region continues to compete strongly.
Youth Division Standings
- Central Visayas leads with 75 gold, 37 silver, and 34 bronze medals.
- Western Visayas follows with 71 gold, 62 silver, and 65 bronze medals.
- Calabarzon collected 45 gold, 53 silver, and 45 bronze medals.
- Bicol Region tallied 45 gold, 32 silver, and 66 bronze medals.
- Negros Island Region rounds out the top five with 45 gold, 30 silver, and 36 bronze medals.
Senior Division Standings
- Central Visayas also leads with 62 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze medals.
- Western Visayas is close behind with 62 gold, 35 silver, and 35 bronze medals.
- Calabarzon ranks third with 37 gold, 24 silver, and 39 bronze medals.
- Soccsksargen posted 21 gold, 36 silver, and 20 bronze medals.
- Cordillera Administrative Region completes the top five with eight gold, 38 silver, and 28 bronze medals.
The Davao Region's performance highlights the depth of talent in private schools athletics, with promising prospects for future national competitions.
