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2nd FIFA Arena in PH launched in Puerto Princesa

PUERTO PRINCESA - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), together with FIFA and the Puerto Princesa Football Association (PPFA), officially launched the second FIFA Arena in the Philippines on September 24, 2026, at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in…

September 3, 2026

10k+ players, 618+ teams in RFA Youth League boost football development in 39 regions

Youth competitions are coming back to life across the country as the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), through its 39 Regional Football Associations (RFAs), kicked off the RFA Youth League (RFA YL) in August 2026 — a nationwide grassroots competition…

July 3, 2026

PFF Center of Development upgrades coaching in 6 RFAs

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted the 2026 Center of Development (COD) Coaches Workshop last June 17 to 21 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila and Atleta63 Football Field in Pasig, gathering 24 coaches from six Regional…

May 27, 2026

Legend of grassroots football: PFF pays tribute to Coach Sugar Gutierrez

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) mourns the passing of one of Philippine football's consequential figures, Coach Cesar Augusto "Sugar" M. Gutierrez, 74, whose love for the game never sought the spotlight but whose impact stretches across generations of Filipino…

May 6, 2026

NCRFA crowned champs of PFF U16 National Boys’ Championship with dominant 4-0 final

BAGO CITY — The National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) claimed the first-ever title of the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys’ Championship, defeating Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 4-0, in the final on Wednesday, May 6, at the Manuel…

May 5, 2026

NCRFA storm back past NORFA in 2nd half to reach PFF U16 National Final

BAGO CITY — National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) showed the heart and tactical adaptability of a championship contender, recovering from a difficult first half to defeat hosts Negros Occidental RFA (NORFA), 3-1, in the second semifinal of the…

May 5, 2026

Caligdong nets 4; IGRFA overwhelms OCZFA in PFF National U16 semis

BAGO CITY — Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA) delivered a performance of breathtaking quality in the first semifinal of the inaugural 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, dismantling Olongapo City-Zambales FA (OCZFA), 10-0, at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports…

May 4, 2026

2026 PFF U16 semis set: IGRFA v OCZFA, NORFA v NCRFA

BAGO CITY – The final group stage fixtures of the inaugural 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship were completed on Monday at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City, as the two rescheduled Group B matches —…

May 4, 2026

2026 PFF U16-U19: 6 emerging RFAs qualify in U19 Elite; NCRFA seals U16 semis

BAGO/VICTORIAS — The final match day of the PFF U19 Emerging Division national qualifiers delivered drama, jubilation, and a historic conclusion on Sunday in Victorias City, as the last six spots in the Elite Division Finals were claimed. In…

May 3, 2026

IGRFA U16, OCZFA U19 sweep PFF U16-U19 Boys’ Championships group stage

BAGO/VICTORIAS — Match Day 4 of the 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys' Championships delivered the tournament's most lopsided result yet, a dramatic late winner, and a clutch five-goal performance that reshuffled the U19 standings, as both competitions approach their…

May 2, 2026

IGRFA U16 blanks NCRFA; OCZFA, SOCSARGEN earn U19 berths on PFF U16-U19 MD3

BAGO/VICTORIAS — The 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys' Championships marked Labor Day with the third full slate of matches in Negros Occidental, delivering upsets, late drama, and two historic qualifications on a memorable third match day. In the U16…

April 30, 2026

2026 PFF U16-U19 opens in NegOcc; NT coaches scout future talents

BAGO/VICTORIAS — The 2026 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U16-U19 National Boys' Championships opened on Wednesday in Negros Occidental, with eight matches spread across the inaugural U16 Championship at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City and the…