The IRONMEN Awards returned for a second year on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, at SM City Roxas. JCI Roxas Halaran presented the event with SM City Roxas under its Man-Up flagship, in line with Father's Day and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. It honors men whose leadership, dedication and service inspire others to be better fathers, mentors and role models.
The 2026 awardees
- IronDad ("Strong Hands, Gentle Heart"): Enrique V. Martin, Deputy Provincial Administrator for the 1st District of Capiz; and John Ronnie Espinosa, "Tatay" to Roxas City's hip-hop scene and a driving force behind Street Kingz Fam
- Iron Pillar ("Built to Uphold, Born to Serve"): Adam Jesus Bering, environmental champion with 25 years of service at Filamer Christian University
- IronHeart ("Courage Tempered by Duty"): Kurt Yap Billanes, PRO of CACAG
- IronYouth ("Strength Beyond Years"): Joseph Lister D. Escubillo of Feliciano Yusay Consing National High School, a 2026 YLEA awardee
- IronMind ("Innovation with Purpose, Strength in Vision"): Wesley Selda, President of Wesfardell Connect
Capa Dance Academy performed. In their speeches, the awardees spoke of finding fulfillment in leading and serving in the "hidden moments", and of success as empowering others to step up.
Team and partners
Lemuel Capa, the chapter's 2026 Immediate Past President, was Project Chairman, with Chapter President Hon. Jaime Cortes Altavas. JCI Roxas Makawiwili and JCI Roxas Sinadya co-hosted. The chapter thanks its sponsors: Hercor College, Inc., SM City Roxas, David's Salon SM Roxas, Metro Roxas Water District, Destiny City Church, Jographics Advertising, PRIME GAS Iloilo / NP Fulbert Woo, NE Eon Tiu, NP Patrick Maglinao, CK Wealth, Baia Cafe, Luna Coffee, Tuyo de Capiz Main, CAPA Dance Academy, Feeka Coffee + Bistro and Weika Marketing.
Right after the ceremony came Talentadong Tatay 2026. The first edition is at IRONMEN Awards 2025.
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