Agusan del Sur Unveils Logo for 2026 Palarong Pambansa

Agusan del Sur released a logo for its hosting of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa that features three elements drawn from the province's history. The province is staging the 66th edition of the national multisport event for student-athletes and has branded the games "Palaro Tu AgSur," using the Manobo term "tu" to reference the indigenous group.

The left side of the "A" in "AgSur" depicts the Agusan River, the Philippines' third-longest river at approximately 350 kilometers. The river supports agriculture, transportation, and flood control in the province and contains the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, which the Philippines has placed on a tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination.

The right side of the "A" incorporates patterns from suyam, the traditional embroidery of the Agusan Manobo. The geometric block stitching uses red, black, yellow, and white and draws from natural elements such as rivers, mountains, and animals. The three patterns in the logo represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The center of the "A" shows the silhouette of the Golden Tara, a 12-centimeter gold artifact weighing 1.8 kilograms that was found in 1917 along the Wawa River. The figure, believed to depict a Buddhist goddess, is preserved at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

" Officials stated that hosting the event for the first time marks the realization of a long-cherished dream and aims to create opportunities for young athletes.