We now have the updated list of medalists from Northern Mindanao in the recently held Philippine Youth Games – Batang Pinoy 2025 in General Santos City. Chess emerged as the delegation’s strongest sport, with Cagayan de Oro’s Ruelle Canino sweeping all 6 gold medals, Misamis Oriental’s Miyka’el Jerahmiel Lapad earning 4 golds, and Bukidnon’s Keith Adriane Ilar taking 2 golds. In other events, Team Gingoog City’s Vishnu Jay Llegunas claimed 3 golds in swimming, while Misamis Oriental’s Pearl Asilo secured 2 golds in athletics. See the full list below.
Cagayan de Oro – 11 golds, 13 silvers, 8 bronzes
Misamis Oriental – 7 golds, 7 silvers, 9 bronzes
Bukidnon – 4 golds, 9 silvers, 8 bronzes
Iligan City – 4 golds, 5 silvers, 13 bronzes
Gingoog City – 3 golds, 2 silvers, 2 bronzes
Malaybalay City – 1 gold, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes
Valencia City – 0 gold, 2 silvers, 4 bronzes
Tangub City – 0 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronzes
