Hearts of Gold and Iron: How Iloilo City National High School Conquered the Palaro 3×3 Court
The heat inside the Agusan Del Sur School Science High School gym was unforgiving, but it was nothing compared to the fire burning in the eyes of four young women from Iloilo. Located at the heart of the Gov. Democrito O. Plaza Government Center in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, this playing venue became the proving ground for the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA). There, the Iloilo City National High School (ICNHS) girls’ 3×3 basketball team didn’t just play a tournament at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa—they authored a masterclass in resilience, turning a mid-tournament wake-up call into a historic gold-medal coronation. The Perfect Storm in Pool A The…
Iloilo Giants Dominate WVRAA 2026; Passi City Solidifies Status as Sports Hub
PASSI CITY, ILOILO — The Schools Division of Iloilo, competing as the “Iloilo Giants,” showcased a masterclass in athletic performance to secure the overall championship at the recently concluded 2026 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. The event, which ran from March 14 to 23, saw nearly 7,000 athletes converge in the “Sweet City” of Passi. This year’s meet marked a significant turning point for the region, being the first competition following the departure of Negros Occidental to the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Despite the change, the competitive spirit remained at an all-time high. The Iloilo Giants finished the meet with an overwhelming 207 gold medals, nearly…
