Local Teen Sweeps Sprint Golds at National Games

Las Piñas City's Jeralyn Rodriguez Makes History at Palarong Pambansa Ilocos Norte, Philippines – Jeralyn Rodriguez, an 18-year-old from Las Piñas City, has etched her name in Palarong Pambansa history. Rodriguez dominated the secondary girls' sprint events, securing gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races at the 2025 games held in Ilocos Norte. Her remarkable feat has solidified her status as the "sprint queen" of this year's competition. "It's a great feeling," Rodriguez said in a post-race interview with Rappler. "I'm happy with my performance, even though I didn't break any records. It's my third gold medal at the Palarong Pambansa." Rodriguez's success is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Her victory is also a source of pride for Las Piñas City and the entire Philippines.