17/08/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | GOLD RUSH: Turod IS Reigns Supreme in 2026 RMMAA Meet; Paddlers, Tracksters Spark Golden Sweep
REINA MERCEDES, ISABELA โ Turod Integrated School (TIS) stamped its dominance on the 2026 Reina Mercedes Municipal Athletic Association (RMMAA) Meet on August 15, bringing home a rich haul of gold medals, silver finishes, bronze medals, and championship titles across various sporting events.
With both its elementary and secondary departments fielding determined athletes, Turod emerged as one of the meetโs strongest delegations, shining particularly in table tennis, athletics, volleyball, badminton, basketball, and chess.
Leading Turodโs golden campaign were its paddlers, who turned the table tennis competition into a showcase of skill, speed, and composure. In the elementary girlsโ division, Drenn L. Llapitan and Jacky Raice V. Cuntapay captured 1st Place in Singles A and Singles B, respectively, while Clariece zRhuzzel M. Cuntapay earned 2nd Place in Singles C. The elementary boys likewise delivered a strong performance, with Reyland D. Paggao, Mark Angelo B. Abad, and Jaylord M. Ramirez claiming championship titles in Singles B, C, and D. Aian Jade Q. Guillermo added a silver medal in Singles A.
The secondary paddlers continued the winning run under coaches Joe De La Cruz and Nemilson Agcaoili Tejada. Jhon Mark Pedro, Noah Ace Domingo, and Kurt Aaron Ar**la ruled Singles B, C, and D, respectively, while Jenerwin Gonzales finished 2nd in Singles A. Among the girls, Kris Anne A. Guira and Xhyrine G. Ibana captured championships in Singles A and D. Xyrhine P. Buncag placed 2nd in Singles C, while Karmella T. Saguisi took 3rd in Singles B.
Turodโs athletics team also made its presence felt on the track and field under coaches Ruth Matalang, Pepito B. Lazaro, and John R. Paguyo. Secondary standout Paterson De Guzman captured gold in both the 400m Hurdles and 100m Dash and added a silver in the Triple Jump. Angelo Solito likewise turned in a multi-medal performance, winning gold in the 800m and 1500m Runs and silver in the 300m Run and 100m Dash.
Other secondary medalists included Efreloid Palacio, who won gold in the 3000m Run and bronze in the 5000m Run; Jacob Bulanadi, who earned silver in the 800m Run and bronze in the High Jump; Jericho, with silver in the 5000m Run; Ordonio, with silver in the 200m Dash; and Otero, who secured bronze in the same event. Cliford Butac also represented TIS in the Walk event.
The secondary girls added more medals, with Marjorie Agustin taking silver in both the High Jump and 100m Dash. Irine Galolo earned bronze in the High Jump and Discus Throw, while Arvee Mangulabnan, Chelsey B., and Nicole Cureg collected bronze medals in Shot Put, 200m Dash, and Long Jump, respectively.
The elementary tracksters also made their mark. Jansen Baquirin won gold in the Boysโ Long Jump and silver in the High Jump. Samantha Miracle Bago placed 2nd in the Girlsโ 100m Dash, while Jehnnica Bulanadi earned 3rd in the Girlsโ Long Jump.
In team sports, Turod showed that its strength went beyond individual events. The Elementary Girlsโ Volleyball Team secured the championship, while the Elementary Boysโ team finished 2nd. Coaches Kristine Faye T. Deculing and Rodel Capaycapay guided the elementary squads through the competition. In the secondary division, both the Boysโ and Girlsโ Volleyball Teams fought their way to 2nd Place under coaches Jerry B. Carag and Marco Kenedy Edica.
On the basketball court, the secondary boys displayed grit and teamwork, finishing 2nd in both Basketball 5x5 and Basketball 3x3 under coaches Ethelyn Marcos, Juanito Cepeda, and Alexander Dumalag.
Turod also found success in badminton. Elementary standout Ondera Chelsey C. Eugenio won Girlsโ Singles A, while Samantha Joy B. Asuncion and Claire Rhudzelle M. Cuntapay captured the Girlsโ Doubles championship. Asuncion added another title in Mixed Doubles. In the secondary division, April Joy Balboa ruled Girlsโ Singles A. Coaches Arnelyn A. Budduan and Odessa A. Taguinod guided the shuttlers throughout the competition.
On the chessboard, secondary player Ramsy Abad demonstrated patience and strategic thinking to secure 2nd Place in the Boysโ Chess tournament under coaches Carag and Edica.
More than the medals and trophies, Turodโs performance at the RMMAA Meet reflected the athletesโ discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and determination to represent their school with pride. From the rapid exchanges of table tennis to the fierce battles on the track and courts, TIS athletes consistently showed that preparation and hard work can turn challenges into victories.
With the municipal meet now behind them, Turodโs champions set their sights on the Legislative District Meet, carrying with them not only their medals but also the confidence and fighting spirit that powered their golden campaign in Reina Mercedes.
