John Gutierrez - Philippine Football Federation

June 5, 2026

PFF hails Neil Etheridge as he retires from national duties

The final whistle has sounded on one of the greatest national team careers in Philippine football history. Neil Leonard Dula Etheridge, the goalkeeper and captain who helped radically transform the fortunes of Philippine football and inspired an entire generation…

May 27, 2026

8v8 football makes landmark debut in 2026 Palarong Pambansa

PROSPERIDAD — History was made on the pitches of Agusan del Sur when the first-ever 8-versus-8 elementary boys' football competition kicked off at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on May 22, a watershed moment years in the making and the…

May 23, 2026

PFF push for Tovar, Harrison, Hansen to join Filipinas begins in Congress

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) welcomed a major step forward in the nationality process of Filipina heritage standouts Emma Tovar, Nya Harrison, and Kaela Hansen after their applications were tackled by the Committee on Youth and Sports Development of…

May 19, 2026

PFF Futsaliga caps 1st season with grand finale

The inaugural season of PFF Futsaliga, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), concluded in spectacular fashion on May 17 at the Philsports Arena as grassroots futsal in the Philippines reached unprecedented heights following the nation’s successful hosting of…

May 14, 2026

PFF to gain from FIFA, AFC Congresses’ inclusive growth push

VANCOUVER — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) joined football’s global family at two landmark gatherings in Vancouver, Canada — the 36th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress on April 28 and the 76th FIFA Ordinary Congress on April 30, 2026…

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…

April 15, 2026

PFF Charts Future of Grassroots at FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation

In a landmark gathering aimed at reshaping the landscape of local football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hosted the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation on March 16 in Pasig City. The seminar brought together Philippine football coaches, managers,…

April 14, 2026

Strong showing by Filipinas U15 vs Japan elite youth clubs

The Philippine Women’s Under-15 National Team had a strong and encouraging performance during their recent training camp in Japan, where they faced top youth sides from established Japanese clubs. The Young Filipinas showcased their growing potential through a series…

April 5, 2026

Gutierrez, Cuadrat proud of PMNFT effort despite narrow miss in Asian Cup Qualis

Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Anthony Gutierrez and Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed pride in his players’ performance following a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in their final Group A match of the…

March 17, 2026

SQUAD LIST: PMNFT 23 for the final ticket to the Asian Cup

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), proudly announces the official squad of the Philippine Men's National Football Team (PMNFT) that will vie for a return to the AFC Asian Cup in their…

March 6, 2026

Philsports House of Futsal comes alive with PFF Futsaliga presented by PSC

PSC Chair Patrick “Pato” Gregorio’s move to designate the Philsports Arena as the Philippines’ House of Futsal as legacy to the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup has paved the way for the birth of the PFF Futsaliga, one…

March 4, 2026

Why is 8v8 football vital for U13 players? PFF explains as 8-a-side game to be held in ’26 Palaro

The Department of Education’s (DepEd) decision to implement 8v8 football for the Elementary Boys Division of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa marks one of the most significant structural changes in recent grassroots football history. Understandably, many Filipino parents, coaches, and…