Ceremony Program

PRISAA NATIONAL GAMES 2026 Opening Ceremony

Parade sequence, opening ceremony proper, oaths, guest messages, formal opening, and fellowship night.

Opening Ceremony Program

Opening Day Parade Sequence

OrderSegment / Delegation
1White and Blue Flags
2PRISAA National Board
3NIR PRISAA Board
4Regions 1-17
5Tournament Officials
6EMCEE

During the Parade While in Progress

Opening Ceremony Proper

SegmentPerson / GroupRole / Notes
Opening numberSTI West Negros University ROTCOpening ceremony proper
AVPProvince of Negros OccidentalAVP from Province
BandSilliman University BandParade / ceremony music
AVPProvince of Negros OccidentalAVP from Province
AVPCity of BacolodAVP from City
Welcome / Host messageDr. Ryan Mark S. MolinaNational President, NIR PRISAA; President, STI West Negros University
MessageHon. Eugenio "Bong" LacsonGovernor, Negros Occidental
MessageHon. Greg G. GasatayaMayor, Bacolod City
MessageHon. Alfredo Abelardo B. BenitezCongressman, Bacolod City
Hoisting of PRISAA National FlagChairman, PRISAA National Board; Governor of Negros Occidental; Mayor of Bacolod City; Congressman of Bacolod City; PSC Chairman with Commissioners; Chairperson of CHED; Secretary of DepEd; Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Tesoro GoNational flag ceremony
PRISAA Regional FlagsAll PRISAA Regional Presidents and PRISAA Regional Executive DirectorsRegional flag ceremony
Lighting of TorchPRISAA ChampionsTorch ceremony
Lighting of the UrnPRISAA ChampionsUrn ceremony

Oath Taking

OathLead / RepresentativeRole / Notes
Oath of SportsmanshipGabrielle Monico BidaureArchery Team, Silliman University, NIR Region
Oath of AthletesGabrielle Monico BidaureAthlete representative
Oath of Coaches & Coaching StaffSteffi SarrosaKaratedo Gold Medalist, University of St. La Salle, NIR
Oath of Technical OfficialsMr. Alfoncito AldaneteCoach of Hidilyn F. Diaz-Naranjo, 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Guest Introduction and Turn-over

SegmentPerson / GroupRole / Notes
Introduction of the Guest of Honor and SpeakerHon. Elbert C. Atilano, Sr.PRISAA National Executive Director; IWF International Referee Category A; Chairman, PRISAA National Technical Secretariat, Tournament Management and Operation Committee
Presentation of the next hostHost 2026 to Host 2027From City of Bacolod / Province of Negros Occidental to the City of Zamboanga
Acceptance MessageHost of 2027Acceptance of next hosting duties

Messages of the Guests of Honor

SpeakerTitle / Role
Hon. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Tesoro GoSenator, Republic of the Philippines
Hon. John Patrick "Pato" GregorioChairman, Philippine Sports Commission
Hon. Eugenio "Bong" LacsonGovernor, Negros Occidental
Hon. Greg G. GasatayaMayor, Bacolod City
Dr. Ryan Mark S. MolinaNational President, NIR PRISAA; President, STI West Negros University
Capt. Khymer Adan T. Olaso, M.M.Mayor, City of Zamboanga; City Councilors of Zamboanga City
Capt. Khymer Adan T. Olaso, M.M.Mayor, City of Zamboanga
Rev. Fr. Vicente L. Uy, SVDNational Chairman of the Board, PRISAA Sports Foundation, Inc.

Formal Opening and Closing Segments

SegmentPerson / GroupNotes
Declaration of the Formal Opening of the National PRISAA Games 2026Hon. Greg G. GasatayaMayor, Bacolod City
Singing of PRISAA HymnAll participantsPRISAA Hymn
Batang PRISAA PartyParticipantsCelebration segment
Fireworks DisplayHost CommitteeFireworks display
Production NumberPerformersProduction number

Sweet Smile's Fellowship Night

Venue:Panaad Park & Sports ComplexDate:May 9, 2026Time: 9:00 PM-10:00 PM

OrderProgram Segment
1Welcome Dance
2Community dances with live music
3Endless Smile performances
4Opening remarks and introduction to the Governor
5Message
6Endless Fun Cagayan performances
7Special Dinner
8Community dances and/or singing with live music