ORMOC CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Local Government Unit of Ormoc distributed ₱5,731,332.15 in financial rewards to winning Ormocanon athletes and coaches following successful campaigns across regional and national sporting events. Held at the Ormoc City Superdome on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the ceremony recognized achievements from the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) 2026, Palarong Pambansa 2026, and Batang Pinoy 2025 competitions.
Distribution Breakdown and Tournament Payouts
City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez and Leyte 4th District Representative Richard Gomez led the ceremonial turnover alongside City Vice Mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin Jr., SP Member Caren Torres Rama, and SP Member Kia Mercadal, benefiting hundreds of local sports figures:
EVRAA 2026 Allocations: A total of ₱3,911,998.83 was awarded to 737 athletes and 199 coaches. Individual gold, silver, and bronze medalists received ₱5,000.00, ₱3,000.00, and ₱2,000.00, while winning teams received ₱30,000.00, ₱20,000.00, and ₱10,000.00, respectively.
National Competitions (Palarong Pambansa & Batang Pinoy): Payouts totaled ₱412,333.32 for Palarong Pambansa 2026 (17 athletes, 8 coaches) and ₱1,407,000.00 for Batang Pinoy 2025 (45 athletes, 17 coaches). Individual medalists earned ₱30,000.00 for gold, ₱20,000.00 for silver, and ₱10,000.00 for bronze, while team payouts reached ₱60,000.00, ₱40,000.00, and ₱20,000.00 based on podium rank.
Top Individual Earner: John Reyl Diano of the Athletics Paragames division received ₱110,000.00 after capturing four gold medals at EVRAA 2026 and three gold medals at Palarong Pambansa 2026.
Leadership Messages and Grassroots Sports Vision
City leadership reaffirmed Ormoc’s long-term commitment to sustaining athletic development infrastructure and youth welfare:
Financial Management & Youth Role: Representative Richard Gomez encouraged student-athletes to manage their cash incentives wisely, emphasizing sports as a tool for personal discipline, health, and positive life choices.
Comprehensive LGU Support: Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez highlighted ongoing municipal programs designed to nurture athletic potential, ranging from modern training equipment and coaching staff support to structured youth sports initiatives.
