Philippines men's national flag football team
| Continent | IFAF Asia |
|---|---|
| Type | Flag football |
| Nickname(s) | Agila Pilipinas |
| Head coach | Keya Zarei |
| Asia-Oceania Championship | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2023) |
| Best result | 9th place (2023) |
The Philippines men's national flag football team represents the Philippines in men's international flag football matches.
History
The American Tackle Football Federation of the Philippines has expressed intention to form the first Philippines men's national flag football team as early as 2013.[1] They took part at the IFAF Asia Flag Football Championship; the 2015 edition in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,[2][3] and the 2017 edition at home in Taguig.[3]
The Agila Pilipinas reorganized in 2023, with its roster mostly consisting of beginners.[4] They made their international debut at the inaugural 2023 IFAF Men's Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship in Malaysia, finishing in 9th place.[5]
Players
Current squad
The following are players for the 2023 IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championships.[4]
- 1 – Ro Valdez
- 5 – Aaron Velasquez
- 7 – Henric Fabros
- 9 – Julian Buban
- 10 – Bry Reyes
- 14 – Migs de la Peña
- 16 – Brian Lonzaga
- 21 – King Biray
- 24 – Franklin Ching
- 27 – Dags Mambuay
- 28 – Ceejay Balod
- 91 – Idol Ibañez
Competitive record
IFAF Flag Football World Championship
| Year | Position | GP | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Did not qualify | |||||
| 2018 | ||||||
| 2021 | Did not enter or qualify | |||||
| 2024 | Did not qualify | |||||
Olympic Games
| Year | Position | GP | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | To be determined | |||||
IFAF Asia Flag Football Championship
| Year | Position | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4th place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 140 | 89 |
| 2017 | 4th place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 175 | 154 |
IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship
| Year | Position | GP | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9th place[6][7] | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 | To be determined | |||||
Head coaches
- Keya Zarei (2025)[8]
References
- ^ "ATFAP gears up for Asian Continental tilt". The Philippine Star. August 1, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ "Asian Friendly Flag Football Tournament RMIT Vietnam 2015". IFAF Asia Flag Football Championship RMIT Vietnam 2015. April 28, 2015. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "第２回 IFAF ASIA フラッグフットボール選手権開催のお知らせ". Japan American Football Association (in Japanese). May 16, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Pesquera, Allianza (October 12, 2023). "These Flag Football Players Will Carry the Philippine Flag to Malaysia". MEGA Active. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Caniza, Annika (March 3, 2024). "Inside Manila's American Football Scene with Coach Aaron Velasquez". The Game. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "IFAF Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships Final standings". International Federation of American Football. October 28, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "フラッグフットボール 2023 アジア・オセアニア大陸選手権" [Flag Football 2023 Asia-Oceania Continental Championship] (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan American Football Association. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Preston, Michael (October 17, 2025). "3 Questions For The Coaches Philippines Women". International Federation of American Football. Retrieved October 20, 2025.