MisOcc bids to host Palarong Pambansa 2026

 


The provincial government of Misamis Occidental has expressed interest in hosting the conduct of Palarong Pambansa (National Games) in 2026.

The Department of Education’s Palarong Pambansa secretariat has sent a technical inspection team for an ocular visit, from Nov. 14 to 17, in the province’s sports facilities—in lieu of early preparation for the 2026 national games.

The team has checked the capabilities of Misamis Occidental to hold a national event that would house a huge number of delegates from 18 regions nationwide, as they surveyed different schools in the province.

Vice Governor Rowena “Wheng” Gutierrez, representing Governor Henry S. Oaminal welcomed and met the DepEd inspection team at the DepEd MisOcc, Division Office.

Gutierrez echoed the provincial government’s target to push for "holistic development and inclusive growth that cuts across all, especially the sector of the future leader's youth."

“Grounded on our firm belief that Misamis Occidental has so much potential coupled with our current development momentum—that can be seen in our fast-changing economic, tourism, and infrastructure landscape – we humbly believe that if you allow us to host the Palarong Pambansa 2026 – we will make it a historic benchmark for games from hereon as we aim to show the country that Palarong Pambansa in Misamis Occidental will be one of the best and most conducive,” she told the DepEd’s inspection team.

Gutierrez underscored the province’s rich history of supporting sports at all levels, with the latest being during the Mindanao Leg of Batang-Pinoy National Games in 2018.

“We fully understand that hosting an event of this magnitude requires meeting standards – and we are ready for that. Hosting the 2026 Palarong Pambansa will be our second after 64 years – and we promise that it will be most impressive,” the vice governor said.

In response, School Sports Division Palarong Pambansa Secretariat Marivic Tolitol expressed appreciation to Governor Oaminal for inviting the Palarong Pambansa Secretariat as well as the Philippine Sports Commission to visit Misamis Occidental and do the inspection.

“I saw the passion, and commitment of your leaders. Sana ganong klaseng passion at puso yung makita namin when you do the presentation so that we can move our Palaro Board Members to judge in your favor and we are looking forward to a productive inspection until Friday,” Tolitol said.

In relation to this, the provincial government said they are now preparing the rehabilitation and facility enhancements as stated in the PSC guidelines for handling a national event.

Currently, the province has cited 37 venues that are prepared to host various sports disciplines. It said all playing venues can be traveled in less than one hour away from the designated billeting quarters of the participants.

The province can handle delegates, including student-athletes and teacher-coaches, in 17 billeting venues located within 17 identified schools in the area.

The province has also crafted an emergency management plan to ensure the security and safety of all participants during the events.

Also, they are now readying the commemorative items and special incentives in recognition of participants’ involvement in the national games.

The province said free shuttle services will be provided to the delegations and they will have chances to explore the tourist destinations in Misamis Occidental at the sidelines of the national games.

Gov. Oaminal said they are targeting to complete the construction of a multi-billion Ozamiz Convention Center mega project ahead of the Palarong Pambansa 2026.

The province said the convention center, which can accommodate up to 20,000 individuals, will complement the current Bayfront Arena, the Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC), and the Asenso Misamis Occidental Cultural and Sports Center, which are all constructed in Oroquieta City.(SM/PGMO)


The province of Misamis Occidental welcomed and met the DepEd inspection team at the DepEd MisOcc, Division Office. (PGMO)


 


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