31/03/2026
Victorino Cup 2026 – A Tribute to Our Father, Victorino F. Sanaco Sr.
The Victorino Cup has come to a close, and what a tournament it has been! From spirited rallies to moments of true sportsmanship, this event showed the joy and unity that pickleball brings to our community. This year’s tournament was dedicated to our late father, Victorino F. Sanaco Sr. Though his greatest passion was tennis, his love for the game and the values it represents discipline, fairness, and camaraderie. The Victorino Cup is our way of honoring that passion, carrying forward his spirit into pickleball and beyond.
To all players, sponsors, and supporters, thank you for making this event a success. Each serve, rally, and victory was not only for the love of pickleball, but also in tribute to a man whose heart belonged to tennis.
In loving memory of Victorino F. Sanaco Sr., your love for tennis inspires my pickleball journey.
Men's Beginner (https://challonge.com/victorinocup_mens)
1st place: Rusticjohn Markson Calma | Leian Romadia (Bais/Bais)
2nd place: Dave Mariano | Kim Violan (Pamplona/Pamplona)
3rd place: Ching Ruiz | Gil Laxina (Tanjay/Tanjay)
Women's Beginner (https://challonge.com/victorinocup_womens)
1st place: Irish Cuevas-Torres | Jannine Navarro (Tanjay/Tanjay)
2nd place: Ariane Lado | Doris Mae Saquin (Tanjay/Pamplona)
3rd place: Czykaye Cabildo | Sheena Esmero (Bais/Bais)
Mixed Novice/Beginner (https://challonge.com/victorinocup_mixed)
1st place: Je-ar Babor | Danica Gadayan (Bais/Bais)
2nd place: Amir Rafi Andre Villagracia | Nicolle Marie Zerna (Tanjay/Tanjay)
3rd place: Armarie Sagario | Kevin Lamela (Tanjay/Bais)
Men's Executive 45+ (https://challonge.com/victorinocup_executive)
1st place: Ramon Legarde | Ramon Singson (Dumaguete/Dumaguete)
2nd place: Ching Ruiz | Jay Francis Fortin (Tanjay/Amlan)
3rd place: Bam-bam Garcia | Jay Quipot (Tanjay/Tanjay)
Star of the Tournament: Mami Landa
📌 For transparency and fairness, we have disclosed the names of the podium placers. This serves as a reference for other organizers to assess whether players are still beginners or ready for higher category in future tournaments.