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PFF training center in Carmona ready to host PFL clubs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 04:55 PM

The PFF has prepared the National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite ahead of the return to training by the clubs of the Philippines Football League (PFL). Read more »

PH football looks to build on momentum with swanky new base in Carmona

Rick Olivares
Updated as of Jul 12 09:27 AM

Steady growth both on and off the pitch has given PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta confidence to find a new home for the national federation. Read more »

PFF receives FIFA aid during pandemic for local football

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jul 08 01:54 PM

Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano V. Araneta bared that the federation will receive US$1.5 million in aid from FIFA, the sport’s world governing body. Read more »

Football: As far as PFF chief is concerned, Ceres-Negros still a PFL member

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Jul 07 10:54 PM

Mariano Araneta Jr. said he was aware of the rumors that the Bacolod club might bolt the PFL, “pero so far wala pa rin silang statement.” Read more »

Football: Philippine league ready for return, as gov’t green lights club training

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Jul 03 05:04 PM

The Philippine Football Federation, the PFL organizer and the sport’s national governing body, welcomed the development and stepped right in to give the clubs a helping hand.  Read more »

Football: Phil, James Younghusband explain reason behind decision to retire

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at Jul 01 05:37 PM

The Younghusbands say there has been a lot of uncertainty in Philippine football, and they are open to looking for opportunities elsewhere. Read more »

Football: PFF chief wants domestic league to kick off sooner than later, but hands tied

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Jun 24 03:27 PM

According to Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta Jr., jobs are stake and there is no reason to delay the league’s restart given other countries have launched their own already.  Read more »

Football: PFF boss hopes clubs can be allowed to practice soon

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 02:15 PM

PFF President Mariano "Nonong" Araneta is hopeful that clubs will be allowed to hold training sessions soon, after the organization submitted a proposal to the IATF for the gradual return of football activity. Read more »

Football: Celestina Beatrice Luna, member of PH girls national team, dies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 10:42 PM

Luna, who saw action in the ASEAN Football Federation Under-15 Girls’ Championship 2019 in Thailand, has died, the Philippine Football Federation said Tuesday. Read more »

Football: Philippine federation stands to receive P25.4m in COVID-19 aid

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 24 11:22 PM

FIFA will release $150 million to its member football associations, including the Philippine Football Federation, to help handle financial troubles caused by the coronavirus. Read more »

Football: Azkals' qualifying games postponed, Ceres to play behind closed doors

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 09:12 PM

The PFF announced that the national team's upcoming games in the FIFA World Cup/Asian Cup joint qualifiers have been postponed, due to the threat posed by the novel coronavirus. Read more »

SEA Games: Help on the way, as Ceres buses arrive to shuttle football teams

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 07:14 PM

The PFF on Tuesday said it has "augmented" the hosting of the SEA Games football competition, which started at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Monday. Read more »

Need to be younger? 5 takeaways from the Azkals’ 2018 Suzuki Cup run

Rick Olivares
Posted at Dec 07 05:02 PM

What does the Philippines need to do to stay competitive in Southeast Asia? Read more »

PFF unveils line-up for AFC Women's Asian Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 04:09 PM

The PFF on Monday announced the final squad that will represent the country in the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup, which opens on April 6 in Amman, Jordan. Read more »

PFF unveils 23-man Azkals line-up against Yemen

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 04:17 PM

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) on Monday revealed the Azkals' 23-man roster for their fourth match in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Yemen on October 10 in Doha, Qatar. Read more »