![Big events, bigger impact — sports tourism goes national. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/617412469_1331455962350944_7548995238830720786_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines is ramping up its sports tourism push under Administrative Order No. 38, aiming to align with global benchmarks and unlock jobs, investment, and international exposure through major sporting events.
The Philippine Golf Championship opens the Asian Tour season at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, featuring Miguel Tabuena and an elite international field, backed by the PSC and BingoPlus.
![Angel Otom clocks a record-setting 1:43.87 in the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 on Day 3 of the ASEAN Para Games. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8c984316-27c7-4ed2-84ce-7fcd1137b9fa-400x200.jpg)
Angel Otom delivered the Philippines’ latest highlight at the 13th ASEAN Para Games after resetting the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 mark and capturing her third gold medal in Nakhon Ratchasima.
![Filipino surfers gear up to compete against elite international longboarders on home waves. [WSL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/la-union_WSL-Photo-400x200.png)
The Philippines starts the year by hosting a first-of-its-kind World Surf League Longboard International Qualifying event in La Union, offering surfers a direct route to the 2026 WSL Longboard Tour.
![PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio with Philta officials and Local Organizing Committee [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/att.js-Y6ngdJEBIpi6VVb1wWyrzoCKWlOHfYuUSEiFYF60-400x200.jpeg)
Former world No. 2 Donna Krevic and German veteran Tatjana Maria headline the early entry list for the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, the country’s first WTA 125 tournament set to begin Jan. 26 in Manila.
![PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio expresses confidence ahead of the SEAG campaign. [photo: POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Handball-Pato-Gregorio-400x200.jpg)
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio believes Team Philippines can climb into the top four of the Southeast Asian Games medal tally as the delegation prepares for the opening ceremony in Bangkok.
![Infantino praises the Philippines for delivering a historic tournament in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1a499486-0795-422a-bba8-b8aa24a6bd58-400x200.jpg)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the Philippines for delivering a historic and “fantastic” staging of the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
![PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Batang Pinoy 2025 Project Director Bong Coo conferred Plaque of Appreciation to Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao for General Santos City's successful hosting of the tournament. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC08593-400x200.jpg)
Pasig City and Manila are running neck-and-neck for the overall title at the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships, with only two golds separating the powerhouse delegations entering the final day.
![Patricia Mae Santor surges to another gold medal in the girls’ 200-meter butterfly. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/29102025_BP-GENSAN-SWIMMING-CRUZ_01_riodeluvio-400x200.jpg)
Patricia Mae Santor claimed her sixth medal to keep Manila in title contention at the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships in General Santos City.
![Bago City’s Divine Pablito competes in the girls’ discus throw under rainy conditions. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/26102025_BP-GENSAN-DISCUS-THROW-U18girls-PABLITO_04-400x200.jpg)
Bago City’s Divine Pablito claimed the first gold medal of the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships in General Santos City, capping a day that also saw nine swimming records fall.