Dinagsa Festival: DepEd 28th Paralympiada 2026 in Cadiz City Successful

The Department of Education 28th Paralympiada 2026 was successfully held as part of the 52nd Dinagsa Festival, reinforcing the celebration’s commitment to inclusivity, unity, and equal opportunities for all under the anchored theme “One Faith. One Child. One Colorful Celebration.”

The January 23 event was welcomed by DepEd Cadiz City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Arlene Bermejo, CESO V, and officially declared open by City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante Jr. It was also graced by 2nd District Representative Congressman Alfredo “Thirdy” Marañon III, City Councilors Hon. Claire Therese Consing, Hon. Frances Guanzon, Hon. Maricel Desuyo, Hon. Fria Cristine Cervantes-Napiza, and Hon. Lalen Lamis, together with Schools Division Superintendents and representatives from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.

Here are the event winners:

• ID 50m Dash (15 & Below Boys):
1st Place – Bayawan – Roben Valor
2nd Place – Toboso – Stephen Dela Cruz
3rd Place – Siquijor – Daniel

• VI 50m Dash (15 & Below Boys):
1st Place – Bacolod – Randel Aventura
2nd Place – Cadiz – Nezian Egido
3rd Place – Bayawan – Jomari Caloring

• VI 50m Dash (15 & Below Girls):
1st Place – Sagay – Eulyn Bantilan
2nd Place – Cadiz – Jelian Buenaflor
3rd Place – Bais – Alexandra Rosario

• HI 50m Dash (15 & Below Girls):
1st Place – Bacolod – C. Hinagan
2nd Place – Bacolod – Princess Verdad
3rd Place – Bacolod – Regina Mendoza

• HI 50m Dash (15 & Below Boys):
1st Place – Silay – Jhared Francis
2nd Place – Sagay – Joeme Pabalati
3rd Place – Bacolod – Nathaniel Acopio

• ID 100m Dash (16 & Above Boys):
1st Place – Victorias – Zenjie Combite
2nd Place – Silay – Gabriele Ong-Gawon
3rd Place – Bais – Lebie

• ID 50m Dash (15 & Below Girls):
1st Place – Bayawan – Jenelene Tresmonte
2nd Place – Escalante – Kiesha Mae Ankajas
3rd Place – Bacolod – Sohyen Ortega

• ID 100m Dash (15 & Below Boys):
1st Place – Bacolod – Angelo Pordin
2nd Place – Victorias – Jay-R Villorente
3rd Place – Bacolod – John Micheal Bontia

• Pig Hunting (VI, 15 & Below):
1st Place – Bacolod – Jed Fernandez
2nd Place – E.B. Magalona – Mathoni Barluado

• Pig Hunting (IV, 16 & Above):
1st Place – Bayawan – John Lloyd Labatete

• VI 100m Dash (16 & Above Boys):
1st Place – Bayawan – John Lloyd Labateh
2nd Place – Dumaguete – Michael Ollina
3rd Place – Guihulngan – Vicente

• HI 100m Dash (16 & Above Girls):
1st Place – Bais – Joanna Jane P. Torete
2nd Place – Isabela – Noely Grace A. Calero
3rd Place – Bais – Romeral

• HI 100m Dash (16 & Above Boys):
1st Place – Bais – Roden Lou
2nd Place – Bais – Riuben Gad Amador
3rd Place – Guihulngan – Rian Beze Ot

• ID 100m Dash (15 & Below Girls):
1st Place – Bayawan – Angela Mae Belgera
2nd Place – Cadiz – Roxelyn Basiya
3rd Place – Bacolod – Meryl Angela Ebido

• ID 100m Dash (16 & Above Girls):
1st Place – Victorias – Aliza Ledesma
2nd Place – Bacolod – Precious Libo-on
3rd Place – Bacolod – Maria Eloisa Jamilla

• Shoot the Ball:
1st Place – Siquijor
2nd Place – Sagay
3rd Place – San Enrique

• Tug of War:
1st Place – Sagay
2nd Place – Bais
3rd Place – Bacolod

• Paint the Face:
1st Place – Silay
2nd Place – Bayawan
3rd Place – Bais

• Boccee:
1st Place – Himamaylan
2nd Place – Calatrava
3rd Place – Isabela

• Vocal Solo (VI):
1st Place – Sipalay
2nd Place – Bayawan
3rd Place – Himamaylan

• Vocal Solo (ID):
1st Place – Bayawan
2nd Place – Cadiz

• Chess (Girls):
1st Place – Bacolod – Mona Jean Fulgar
2nd Place – Cadiz – Jude Pabalan
3rd Place – Cadiz – Jenny Sayam

• Chess (Boys):
1st Place – Cadiz – John Rey Ogapong
2nd Place – Dumaguete – Marc Luc Cagas
3rd Place – Cadiz – Floro Ursal

• Dance Competition:
1st Place – Bacolod
2nd Place – Dumaguete
3rd Place – Siquijor

• Volleyball (HI):
1st Place – Silay
1st Place – Bais
2nd Place – Dumaguete
3rd Place – Cadiz

• Search for Mr. Paralympiada:
1st Place – Dumaguete
2nd Place – Bayawan
3rd Place – Bais

• Search for Ms. Paralympiada:
1st Place – Bayawan
2nd Place – Dumaguete
3rd Place – Cadiz

• Overall Ranking:
1st Place – Bacolod
2nd Place – Bayawan
3rd Place – Dumaguete
4th Place – Bais
5th Place – Cadiz
6th Place – Silay
7th Place – Sagay
8th Place – Siquijor
9th Place – Himamaylan
10th Place – Victorias

With almost 1,000 delegates from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, the 28th Paralympiada stood as a powerful celebration of inclusion, unity, and athletic excellence.

Congratulations to all athletes, winners, coaches, and organizers for making the 28th Paralympiada a truly inspiring highlight of the 52nd Dinagsa Festival, where every child shines.* (Bilis Cadiz Ugyon Cadiznon text & photos)