18/08/2026
PICE Sports Fest 2026 Culminates with Thrilling Championship Games and Awards
BACОLOD CITY — August 15, 2026. The PICE Sports Fest 2026 officially came to a thrilling close on August 15, 2026 at J The Leisure Hub, Buri Road, Mandalagan, Bacolod City, as friends, colleagues, and civil engineers gathered for an afternoon filled with intense competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
The championship festivities opened with the PICE NOC Women’s Volleyball League 2026 Finals, featuring Bacolod City Lone District against 1st District Talisay City. The two teams battled through five highly competitive sets, showcasing determination, skill, and composure. With both sides displaying nearly equal strength throughout the match, every set brought excitement and uncertainty as spectators waited to see which team would emerge victorious. In the end, Bacolod City Lone District secured the championship after a thrilling five-set encounter.
The excitement continued with the PICE NOC Basketball Cup 2026 Season 2 Battle for Bronze, where 3rd District CHICKS faced 4th District Bago City. The 3rd District CHICKS took control of the game and secured the bronze medal with a 65–54 victory.
The afternoon’s final basketball showdown featured 1st District Talisay City against 2nd District Binalbagan for the championship. Talisay City delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, defeating Binalbagan 99–53 to claim the PICE NOC Basketball Cup Season 2 championship.
Following the championship games, the event proceeded to the awarding ceremony, celebrating not only the winners but also the athletes and teams who demonstrated dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
In her message, PICE NOC President Engr. Sharon S. Benitado reflected on the journey of the Sports Fest and emphasized the importance of sports in strengthening camaraderie among civil engineers and members of the organization. She highlighted how the activities provided an avenue for members to step away from their professional routines, build stronger relationships, promote sportsmanship, and pursue a healthier and more active lifestyle.
The individual awards recognized the outstanding performances of athletes throughout the competition. JC Mae Atienza of Bacolod City Lone District was named Volleyball League MVP, while Jansein Tabaodaja of 2nd District Binalbagan received the Basketball League MVP award.
The PICE Student Chapter of the University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos (PICE SC UNO-R) was also recognized for its participation in the PICE NOC Women’s Volleyball League 2026, highlighting the organization’s continuing involvement of future civil engineers in PICE activities.
The Basketball Mythical Five was likewise announced, composed of JanseIn Tabaodaja and Paolo Masias of 2nd District Binalbagan, Kim Dimaranan and Justine Gulmatico of 1st District Talisay City, and Lucky Charm Ramos of Team Central.
For his exceptional performance during the championship, Justine Gulmatico was named Basketball Finals MVP, adding another individual accolade to his team’s championship campaign.
The women’s volleyball championship trophy was then awarded to Bacolod City Lone District, while 1st District Talisay City received the championship trophy and perpetual trophy as the winners of the PICE NOC Basketball Cup 2026 Season 2.
More than a series of games, the PICE Sports Fest 2026 served as a celebration of friendship, teamwork, healthy competition, and professional camaraderie. The cheers, close matches, victories, and shared moments throughout the afternoon reflected the spirit of an organization that values both excellence in civil engineering and the overall well-being of its members.
With the final trophies raised and the athletes celebrated, the PICE Sports Fest 2026 officially came to a close, leaving behind a memorable chapter of competition, sportsmanship, and fellowship among the civil engineering community of Negros Occidental.