In celebration of the 10th AFC Women’s Football Day 2024, the Philippine Football Federation, together with the Asian Football Confederation, aims to keep the momentum in the tremendous growth evidently seen in all aspects of women’s football in Asia. The Philippine Women’s National Team have taken women’s football to greater heights brought on by theirRead More
TECHNICAL
PFF holds ‘C’ Diploma in Carmona
To further develop football coaches in the country, the PFF recently held the PFF ‘C’ Diploma Course last 05-18 May 2023 in Carmona, Cavite. The PFF ‘C’ Diploma saw 31 participants attending the course which was held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite for the practical sessions and the Manila Southwoods ManorRead More
FIFA Coach Educators Development Pathway held in Manila
To underscore FIFA’s goal for every Member Associations to develop its very own coaching educators, FIFA successfully conducted the FIFA/AFC Regional Pathway Coach Educators’ Development workshop last 24-28 April 2023 in Manila. The course was a blended program catered to coaching educators from the ASEAN Region. The key aim of the course was for MA’sRead More
PFF referees gain boost with the use of communications system
The Philippines Football League matches saw the PFF referees get to utilize the Vokkero Elite Radio Communication System for the very first time. Procured in late 2022, the Vokkero Radio Communication System allows match officials to communicate in real time in order to provide timely decisions during a match. This was implemented during the leagueRead More
Fitness Test for Referees done in preparation for competitions
The PFF Referees Department successfully conducted the Referee Fitness test last Saturday 11 February 2023 at PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The aim of the fitness is to ensure that the PFF pool of referees are well prepared and free from injury ahead of the resumption of competitions this year, particularly the PhilippinesRead More
PFF Referees gain knowledge in AFC Referees Recruitment 2023
The Philippine Football Federation had three (3) nominated referees that attended the recent AFC Referees Recruitment 2023 held last 16-18 January 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. FIFA Referee Mick Jon Pineda attended the session for Men’s football while FIFA Futsal Referees Jan Dlanor Initan and Fercival Orlanda attended the session for futsal. The recruitment sessionRead More
PFF Advisory: Schedule of Coaching Education Courses for 2023
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has scheduled 11 coaching education courses for 2023. The PFF Coaching Certificate Courses offered are the following: The courses are under the auspices of the AFC Coaching Convention – A Level membership. As a member of the AFC Coaching Convention, PFF is permitted to conduct the equivalent AFC ‘A’ andRead More
12 referees included in FIFA Refereeing Lists 2023
The FIFA Referees Committee has conferred the Philippine Football Federation’s recommendation of 12 referees to the FIFA International Refereeing Lists for 2023. The FIFA International Refereeing Lists for 2023 is as follows: FIFA Referees: Clifford Daypuyat (since 2014) Jhesa Mae Kaatz (Women’s Referee) (since 2018) Meliton Pelayo (since 2021) Mick Jon Pineda (since 2022) FIFARead More
FIFA Technical Leaders workshop concludes in Manila
18 technical directors from all over Asia convened for the FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar held last 07-09 November 2022 in Manila. Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Qatar, amongst others, were tasked with presenting a 100-day plan to a member association board, handling a number of crisis issues in a press conferenceRead More
PFF Women’s Cup kicks off toady
Local women’s competition kicks off this weekend as the PFF Women’s Cup sets two marquee fixtures this Saturday and Sunday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. New participant Azzurri FC make their debut against the University of the Philippines Women’s Football Team in the opening match at 4:00 PM. Kaya FC-Iloilo alsoRead More