Manila: It's all systems go for the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-organized Batang Pinoy National Championships, which will be held in General Santos City on Oct. 25 to 30.

According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 19,700 athletes from 191 local government units (LGUs) are competing in 27 sports: aquatics-swimming, archery, arnis, athletics, badminton, basketball (3x3), boxing, chess, cycling, dancesport, futsal, gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, judo, kickboxing, karate, muay, pencak silat, sepak takraw, soft tennis, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and wushu.

"We are more ready than ever," said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Olivia "Bong" Coo during a press conference at the Century Park Hotel in Manila. Coo, a four-time world champion and a World Bowling Hall of Famer, serves as project director of the Batang Pinoy, a tournament for athletes 17 years and below.

Meanwhile, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairperson John Patrick Gregorio, along with Coo and Commissioners Matthew Gaston, Edward Hayco, and Walter Torres, unveiled the overall champion trophy. Gregorio announced that the prizes at stake are PHP5 million for first place, PHP4 million for second, PHP3 million for third, PHP2 million for fourth, and PHP1 million for fifth.

Pasig City won the overall title in the 2024 edition hosted by Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.