₱350K SUMMER DARTFEST 2026 A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

The National Darts Federation of the Philippines (NDFP) celebrates the successful staging of the Summer Dartfest 2026, held from May 29 to 31 at Il Centro, Sta. Lucia Mall in Cainta, Rizal. One of the country's premier national ranking tournaments, the three-day event brought together hundreds of players and supporters from across the Philippines, highlighting the continued growth and competitiveness of Philippine darts.

Presented by Robson Sportscraft and supported by Sta. Lucia Mall, Chris Sports, and Endpoint.ph, the tournament featured a total prize fund of ₱350,000 and attracted top-ranked players, emerging talents, and dedicated club darters.

The opening day saw John Mark Bracero (ZSDC SPV) and PJ Jugo (SAD) capture the Classified Draw Doubles title, defeating Ron Gelaga (OTD) and Ruel Severini (UPDC) in the finals.

Day 2 featured the highly competitive Fixed 4-Person Team event with 70 participating teams. Team Robson Razor Plus, composed of Noel Malicdem, Aris Quijano, Christian Perez, and Paolo Nebrida, emerged victorious over the La Trinidad Benguet squad of William Bantiding, Louie Benjamin, Vanzyl Capuyan, and JC Gampol. The day concluded with Edwin Cayetano (OTD), Larry Cruto (TRDC Zensouth Dongee), and Rodel Banares (Throwline) winning the Classified Draw Triples title.

In the NDFP Federation Cup, Noel Malicdem of Robson Sportscraft defeated Boy Ulang of DOT Overtime Sportsbar to claim his second Federation Cup championship, adding to his first title won in 2017. Lourence Ilagan and William Bantiding finished joint third and fourth.

Kyrre Rojo of Makata Darts Club captured the Youth Singles crown over Japhet Malaluan of Cadass, while Francis Eguia of MCDC prevailed against Joseph Domanais of Kumpadres in the Seniors Singles division. In the Ladies Singles, NDFP Hall of Fame awardee Jan-jan Hinojales of Robson Sportscraft defeated Maycel Maralit of Toby’s Winmau to secure her fifth Summer Dartfest Ladies Singles title.

The tournament culminated with Jemel Modesto of Robson Sportscraft winning the Open Singles championship after defeating Jairo Legasto of Team Barabida in the finals. The victory marked Modesto’s second national ranking title, following his triumph in the Darterong Pinoy tournament in 2024. Aris Quijano and John Mark Bracero completed the Top 4 finishers.

The NDFP extends its sincere gratitude to Robson Sportscraft, Sta. Lucia Mall, Chris Sports, Endpoint.ph, participating organizations, tournament officials, and the many players and supporters whose passion and dedication made the Summer Dartfest 2026 a memorable success.