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Agusan del Sur to host Palaro in 2026

CEBU CITY — The province of Agusan del Sur has officially been selected as host of the Palarong Pambansa in 2026, winning over two other Mindanao-based bidders.

This announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City on Tuesday.

PART OF THE GAME In this Palarong Pambansa file photo, Edzel Baritua of Northern Mindanao tumbles during the water jump hurdle of the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Cebu City Sports Center on July 13, 2024. The Palarong Pambansa will be hosted by Ilocos Norte in 2025 and Surigao del Sur in 2026. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO