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Philippines beats Iran 2-0 to keep AFC Women’s Asian Cup playoff hopes alive

Philippines 2, Iran 0! Eggesvik and McDaniel deliver key goals, and the team stays in contention for a playoff spot. [photo credit: Philippine Football Federation Instagram]
March 9, 2026
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The Philippines secured a 2-0 win over Iran in their final group stage match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, keeping their hopes alive for the playoff stage.

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Filipinas brace for tough clash against South Korea in Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Coach Mark Torcaso and new player Jaelle Guy
March 5, 2026
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The Philippine national women’s team faces South Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 on Thursday at the Cbus Super Stadium, aiming to rebound from their 0-1 loss to Australia.

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Philippine national women’s team prepares for tough clash with South Korea in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Filipinas Sara Eggesvik making a stand against Australian Matildas Clare Wheeler
March 4, 2026
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The Philippine national women’s team is set to face a formidable South Korea side on Thursday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, aiming to bounce back from their 0-1 loss to Australia.

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How to save a life: Prayers, forever friends and zest for living

Historic Golden Bronze [PNVF photo release]
May 31, 2024
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When we were young and careless (progressives is a better description), Erwin Tulfo, now one of the country’s leading public servants, told me that he would not let me down.

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Asian Games 2023: Filipinas in must-win situation against Myanmar

Skipper Hali Long (right) tries to mark a Swiss player.
September 26, 2023
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A stinging 5-1 defeat in the hands of South Korea last Monday is not the end of the road for the Philippine women’s football team in the 19th Asian Games.

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Asian Games 2023: Filipinas brace for tough challenge from South Korea

Katrina Guillou (in blue) of the PH Women's national team [PR photo]
September 24, 2023
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After a relatively smooth 3-1 win over Hong Kong last Friday, the Philippine women’s football team, better known as the Filipinas, face a tougher task against Group E top seed South Korea on Sunday night, September 24, in the 19th Asian Games.

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Filipinas cited for uniting Filipinos in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup stint

Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]
July 31, 2023
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The top two officials of the Philippine Football Federation on Monday, July 31, expressed their pride and thanks to the Filipinas, the national women’s football team, for uniting the nation and Filipinos worldwide for their memorable and historic outing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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POC prexy confident of strong Asian Games finish by Filipinas

Goalie Olivia McDaniel (left) leads the other Filipinas in saluting the crowd after their upset of the Ferns. With her are: Sofia Harrison (second from left), Ryley Bugay, Isabella Flanigan and Quinley Quezada. [contributed photo]
July 30, 2023
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Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed optimism on a strong performance by the Filipinas in the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ends PH run with 6-0 beating

Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]
July 30, 2023
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Fighting for survival, Norway vented its wrath on the Philippines on Sunday (July 30) night with a 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas’ campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas face Grasshoppers for spot in knockout round

Australian coach Alen Stajcic and defender Jessika Cowart (right) at the pre-match press conference. [contributed photo]
July 29, 2023
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The upset-conscious Filipinas are excited but unfazed as they tackle the fancied Grasshoppers on Sunday, July 30, for a coveted place in the next round at the close of thrilling Group A play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park.

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