Philippine Women in Sports

Look: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) concluded its celebration of National Women’s Month today at Rizal Memorial Sports Coliseum.

As culmination of the theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” PSC women engaged in discussions on gender-related benefits and policies, as well as fun activities designed to foster camaraderie and inclusivity.

The month-long celebration features a series of activities, including the partnership with PCW for the NMWC Kick-off, the 2026 All-Women Sports Awards, the Women’s Midlife Health and Wellness Forum, Women with Disabilities Day, and PSC Women’s Day.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

The National Women’s Month celebration comes to a close, but our efforts to celebrating Filipina sports excellence continues.

Let us take a look back honoring once again the distinguished Lifetime Achievement awardees of the 2026 All-Women Sports Awards.

The annual All-Women Sports Awards honors some of the most remarkable Filipina athletes, in grateful recognition of their illustrious careers that have left a lasting mark on both Philippine sports history and the global sporting stage.

T.G.I.F! 🎉💜

The PSC women wrapped up their week with the Women’s Midlife Health & Wellness Forum held today at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex – VIP Badminton Hall. ✨🏸

Organized by PSC in partnership with Aunteh Time hosts Ms. Karen Tanchanco-Caballero and Ms. Bel Laureola, the forum gathered medical professional and wellness experts to provide valuable insights on navigating midlife as a woman.🧑🏻📚💬

“Midlife can be a challenging stage for many of us. I hope this session helps our women better understand this special phase of womanhood so we can continue to grow and age gracefully,” shared Commissioner Olivia G. Coo during her opening remarks.

The forum serves as a platform for women to gain knowledge, exchange experiences, and find support as they go through this important stage in their lives.

This initiative from the Office of Commissioner Olivia G. Coo is part of PSC’s Gender and Development activities in celebration of National Women’s Month. 💜🙍‍♀️✨

𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁. 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ✨👑

As the celebration of the All-Women in Sports Awards 2026 concluded, PSC Commissioner B**g Coo reminds us that the true impact of our athletes goes far beyond the podium. It is about the doors they open and the dreams they ignite for the next generation of Filipinas:

"The story of the Filipina in sport is a story of strength. Not only in victory, but in discipline, in sacrifice, and in purpose.

In every performance, in every decision, you carry something greater than yourselves. You carry the future of women in sport."

Woven with gratitude for our trailblazers and a steadfast commitment to the legends of tomorrow — Mabuhay ang Atletang Pilipina! 🇵🇭

As the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women concludes, the Philippine Sports Commission reaffirms its unwavering dedication to fostering environments where women and girls are safe, respected, and empowered.

We call on every community to keep the momentum alive. Protecting women and girls is a responsibility we share every day. Let’s continue working for an inclusive and safer Philippines.

Expanding Our Reach Toward a Safer Sports Community

LOOK: The Philippine Sports Commission, in partnership with Safe Sport Philippines held its first-ever Safe Sport Workshop with LGUs on November 18–19 at Orchid Garden Suites Manila.

Sports units and offices from LGUs across NCR, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, and MIMAROPA participated to strengthen their understanding of Safe Sport and athlete protection.

“I am grateful to our LGU representatives for taking the time to join us today. As Commissioner in charge of Athlete Welfare, my priority is ensuring that every athlete—especially at the grassroots level—trains and competes in a safe and supportive environment. Safe Sport is not just a policy; it is our shared responsibility,” said Commissioner Olivia G. Coo during her opening remarks on Day 1.

Participants took part in discussions and interactive activities highlighting the importance of safeguarding in sports. The workshop supports LGUs in establishing effective reporting systems, crafting stronger safeguarding policies, and forming efficient response mechanism to ensure safe and inclusive environments in local sports programs and activities.

Previously, PSC’s Safe Sport workshops were exclusive to National Sports Associations (NSAs). This time, the agency is expanding the initiative to LGUs to strengthen athlete welfare and safety during training and competitions.

The Philippine Sports Commission invites all interested Local Government Unit (LGU)-Sports Office/Unit to register and participate in the upcoming “PSC Safe Sport Workshop with LGUs” on November 18 or 19, 2025, at the Orchid Garden Suites, Malate, Manila, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This workshop will revolve around discussions on the Key Principles of Safeguarding in Sports, Recognizing Safeguarding Risks during Events and Competitions, Best Practices in Planning and Managing Competition Environments, and more — all designed to help LGUs establish a healthy and inclusive sporting environment for youth athletes

Registration can be accessed through this link or scan the QR code:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC7Hqw29SpJtZ_fpYI7DeRW_53j_3t8o6ssOy8tAi52x_VUw/viewform?usp=dialog

ICYMI: Consultation and celebration with Philippine sports icons

Once again, special thanks to incredible our female icons who have lent their precious time to provide us with powerful insights that will guide the future projects of Women in Sports.

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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩!

The second wave of the Safe Sport Workshop for National Sports Associations (NSAs) will be conducted on 4-5 October 2024 at the PSI Conference Room of Philsports Arena, Pasig City.

This workshop aims to create a safe sporting atmosphere by crafting mechanisms that will ensure its achievement.

This event is in partnership with Safe Sport Philippines and Philippine Commission on Women .

There are also available courses and resources on the Safe Sport International website, scan the QR code to access their free resources!