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Manila Bulletin devider Sports devider PSC, Bacolod LGU aim high at Batang Pinoy

PSC, Bacolod LGU aim high at Batang Pinoy

Published Jun 23, 2026 02:46 pm

At A Glance

  • After more than a decade, Batang Pinoy returns to the place where it all began as Bacolod City serves as host for the 17th edition from Dec. 12 to 18.
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After more than a decade, Batang Pinoy returns to the place where it all began as Bacolod City serves as host for the 17th edition from Dec. 12 to 18.
Welcoming thousands of student-athletes for the fifth time, the Philippine Sports Commission, led by chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, and commissioner Bong Coo, who is also the tournament director for the second straight year, braces for a challenging task of successfully hosting the meet.
This time, Batang Pinoy increased its events from 27 to 30 sports with baseball, golf, skateboarding, and bowling being included. All of the sporting events will be held within the Negros Occidental capital.
“Alam ko na magiging smooth ‘yong coordination dito… lagi kaming nagko-coordinate [ni Mayor Greg Gasataya] lalong lalo na sa mga training centers… importante po how involved the city mayor or the governor, very very important,” said Gregorio during Tuesday’s PSA Forum presented by San Miguel Corporation, PSC, Philippine Olympic Committee, MILO, and the country’s 24/7 sports app ArenaPlus.
Gregorio also explained why they changed Batang Pinoy’s age bracket to eight to 15 years old, noting that it is a must give the youth the right exposure even at their young age.
“It is the right thing to do because they need to get exposure at a very young age,” Gregorio continued. “And ito po, diniscuss namin sa DepEd ‘to, sinangguni rin po namin sa UP College of Kinetics, pinagaralan namin na pwede nang mag-compete ang eight years old.”
From the previous age bracket of 12 to 17, the decision was finalized based on the order of tournaments being held in the country. Gregorio said that athletes beyond the limit of 15 years old can now focus on Palarong Pambansa.
“The first time we hosted Batang Pinoy was in 1999, and we’re all excited and happy to host the 2026 edition. All in ang Bacolod dito sa pag-host nito kaya kami super confident it will be a great experience for all the participants,” said Gasataya. “Actually, clearly, the direction we want , hindi lang kami chicken inasal or else… matik na ‘yan sports.”
Last year in General Santos City, Batang Pinoy accommodated 19,700 athletes with Pasig winning its back-to-back overall championship with 95 golds, 72 silvers, and 87 bronzes.

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