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Philippines women's national futsal team

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This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Philippines national futsal team.

Philippines
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Filipina5
AssociationPhilippine Football Federation (PFF)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Head coachRafa Merino
CaptainSara Castañeda
FIFA codePHI
FIFA ranking 55 Increase 4 (April 4, 2025)[1]
Highest FIFA ranking55 (April 4, 2025)
Lowest FIFA ranking61 (May 6, 2024)
Home colors
Away colors
First international
Philippines Philippines 1–8 Thailand 
(Bangkok, Thailand; November 13, 2005)
Biggest win
 Malaysia 2–5 Philippines Philippines
(Macau; October 31, 2007[2])
 Laos 1–4 Philippines Philippines
(Bangkok, Thailand; December 9, 2007)
 Kuwait 1–4 Philippines Philippines
(Tashkent, Uzbekistan; January 11, 2025[2])
Biggest defeat
 Iran 18–2 Philippines Philippines
(Macau; November 2, 2007)
FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
Appearances0 (First in 2025)
Best resultTBD
AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
Appearances1 (First in 2025)
Best resultGroup stage (2025)
Southeast Asian Games
Appearances2 (First in 2007)
Best result Third place (2007)

The Philippines women's national futsal team represents the Philippines in international futsal competitions and is controlled by the Philippine Futsal Committee of the Philippine Football Federation.[3]

History

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Batungbacal team (2005–2007)

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A Philippines women's futsal team was formed under Emmanuel Batungbacal five months prior to the 2005 Asian Indoor Games, their first international tournament.[4][5]

Batungbacal first came into contact with Philippine Football Federation. At that time Johnny Romualdez was the federation president and former Ateneo player Domeka Garamenda was the secretary general. Batungbacal was given the green light to form a team but he had to rely on his funding. The team finished fourth place in the Asian Indoor Games. They later joined the 2007 Southeast Asian Games where they overcame Malaysia in the bronze medal game.[6][7]

In 2007, José Mari Martínez would succeed Romualdez as PFF president. In 2009, the federation was riddled with controversy. The PFF Futsal Committee head Esmaeil Sedigh recommended Batungbacal's removal as head coach in early 2009, which prompted the resignation of the women's futsal team's players.[8] Batungbacal was allegedly removed for sending an unsanctioned women's futsal squad to the Vikings Futsal Cup in New Zealand although the coach presented a PFF document contradicting this claim. Martinez cites the coach's lack of coaching credentials for the move.[9]

Sedigh team (2011)

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Esmaeil Sedigh became the women's futsal coach. He led the team at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.[10]

Hermans program (2020–2024)

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Dutch former player and coach Victor Hermans was brought in by the PFF in 2020 to serve as a technical consultant for futsal.[11][12][13]

The PFF under Hermans' advice revived the women's team and formed the core of the new team from players hailing from the Tuloy sa Don Bosco Foundation. The squad would train despite the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] In 2022, the new women's futsal team was unveiled adopting the moniker "Pinays". The team took part at the Pinay5 Futsal Faceoff, a two-game friendly series with Guam.[15] They lost the first game 0–1, but won the second one 3–1.[16]

The Philippines was announced to host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup to be held in 2025 consequentially qualifying its national team for the tournament.[17]

Its first tournament as part of its preparation is the 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship in Pasig. The team was formed in short notice from try-outs participated by High 5 Futsal League and Philippine national football team players.[18][19] The hosts narrowly missed a place in the third place playoff of the five-team tournament after losing 1–2 to their final group stage opponent Indonesia. They only needed a draw to advance.[20]

However in December 2024, Hermans was reportedly removed from his position and "realigned" with the men's program. Key players announced their resignment from the team over alleged disorganization within the team.[21][22]

Team manager Danny Moran who has maintained support for Hermans, pushed through with the scheduled training camp in January 2024 as proof of the national futsal team including those who resigned.[23][24]

Merino program (2025–)

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The PFF hired Spanish coach Rafa Merino Rodriguez as the new head coach of the women's team in December 2024.[25] His appointment was announced in January 2025 with a new pool of players announced for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers[26] Only five players are holdovers from Hermans' team.[27] In the relevant press conference PFF President John Gutierrez has requested the media not to discuss controversies which unfolded in late 2024 until the tournament is over.[28] Moran demanded the PFF desist from using "Pinay 5" in subsequent official PFF events, alleging a breach of contract.[29]

The Philippines qualified for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup in China as the best third-place team.[30]

Team image

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The Philippines women's national team is known by the moniker Filipina5 which was formally introduced by the PFF in April 2025.[31] Previously the team was known as Pinay 5 when it was under the sponsorship of the Moran Foundation. The moniker, also a trademark owned by its backers, was dropped in January 2025.[32][29]

Fixtures and results

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Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2022

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October 15 Friendly Philippines  0–1  Guam Manila, Philippines
16:30 Report Koharu Minato Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 16 Friendly Philippines  3–1  Guam Manila, Philippines
16:30 Hannah Marie Muros
Aurea Coleen Reaso
Jaqueline Ballares		 Report Koharu Minato Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium

2023

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October 19 PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational GS Philippines  4–9  Indonesia Manila, Philippines
18:00
Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 20 PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational GS New Zealand  4–1  Philippines Manila, Philippines
18:00
Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 21 PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational SF New Zealand  0–1 (a.e.t.)  Philippines Manila, Philippines
16:00 Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 22 PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational Final Indonesia  5–2  Philippines Manila, Philippines
16:00
Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium

2024

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November 16 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship GS Philippines  2–2  Myanmar Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Report
Stadium: Philsports Arena
November 17 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship GS Thailand  7–0  Philippines Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Report Stadium: Philsports Arena
Referee: Qingyun Liang (China)
November 19 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship GS Vietnam  6–1  Philippines Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Stadium: Philsports Arena
November 20 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship GS Philippines  1–2  Indonesia Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Report
Stadium: Philsports Arena

2025

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11 January 2025 (2025-01-11) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification Kuwait  1–4  Philippines Tashkent, Uzbekistan
18:00 UTC+5
Report
Stadium: Yunusobod Sport Complex
Referee: Najat Al-Blooshi (United Arab Emirates)
13 January 2025 (2025-01-13) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification Philippines  3–3  Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15:00 UTC+5
Report
Stadium: Yunusobod Sport Complex
15 January 2025 (2025-01-15) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification Turkmenistan  0–2  Philippines Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15:00 UTC+5 Report
Stadium: Yunusobod Sport Complex
19 January 2025 (2025-01-19) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification Philippines  1–2  Australia Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15:00 UTC+5
Report
Stadium: Yunusobod Sport Complex
7 May 2025 (2025-05-07) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Iran  1–0  Philippines Hohhot, China
11:00 UTC+8 Torkaman Goal 37'01" Report Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre
Attendance: 117
Referee: Liang Qingyun (China)
Zhu Xin (China)
9 May 2025 (2025-05-09) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Philippines  0–3  Vietnam Hohhot, China
11:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre
Attendance: 280
Referee: Nour Chaito (Lebanon)
Panadda Khotsenaphattra (Thailand)
11 May 2025 (2025-05-11) 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Hong Kong  7–3  Philippines Hohhot, China
11:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre
Referee: Mari Yamamoto (Japan)
Nurul Atikah Janah (Malaysia)

Players

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Current squad

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The following 14 players are included in the squad for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup.[33]

Caps and goals updated as of May 7, 2025, after the match against  Iran.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Samantha Hughes (2008-05-21) May 21, 2008 (age 16) 9 0 Australia Sala Time
4 1GK Kayla Santiago (2001-08-04) August 4, 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Philippines University of Asia and the Pacific
2 FP Vrendelle Nuera (2004-08-25) August 25, 2004 (age 20) 11 0 Philippines GK Sipag
3 FP Cathrine Graversen (1998-04-25) April 25, 1998 (age 27) 8 0 Turkey Asya Spor
5 FP Dionesa Tolentin (2000-06-25) June 25, 2000 (age 24) 5 2 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo
6 FP Lanie Ortillo (2005-04-08) April 8, 2005 (age 20) 9 2 Philippines Pinay5
7 FP Isabella Bandoja (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001 (age 24) 9 4 Philippines Pinay5
8 FP Regine Rebosura 3 0 Philippines Capital1 Solar Strikers
9 FP Alisha del Campo (1999-09-20) September 20, 1999 (age 25) 9 1 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo
10 FP Judy Connolly (2003-07-26) July 26, 2003 (age 21) 5 1 Australia Heidelberg United
11 FP Isabella Flanigan (2005-02-22) February 22, 2005 (age 20) 5 2 Australia Box Hill United
12 FP Hazel Lustan (1998-01-11) January 11, 1998 (age 27) 4 0 Philippines Capital1 Solar Strikers
13 FP Rocelle Mendaño (2000-05-19) May 19, 2000 (age 24) 5 0 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo
14 FP Charisa Lemoran (1998-09-21) September 21, 1998 (age 26) 1 0 Philippines Stallion Laguna

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up for the Philippines within the past 12 months.[34][35][36]

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mykaella AbetoRET (2002-09-03) September 3, 2002 (age 22) 9 0 Philippines Tuloy 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Sheen Borres (1998-01-02) January 2, 1998 (age 27) 3 0 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification
Sara Castañeda (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996 (age 28) 4 0 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification
Shelah Cadag (1998-08-05) August 5, 1998 (age 26) 1 0 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification
Katrina Guillou (1993-12-19) December 19, 1993 (age 31) 4 4 United States DC Power 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification
Claire Lubetania (1999-03-29) March 29, 1999 (age 26) 2 0 Philippines Stallion Laguna 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Althea Rebosura (2003-11-08) November 8, 2003 (age 21) 8 1 Philippines Capital1 Solar Strikers 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Jada Bicierro (2002-07-13) July 13, 2002 (age 22) 10 2 Philippines Ateneo Blue Eagles 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Louraine Evangelista (2009-01-07) January 7, 2009 (age 16) 2 0 Philippines Tuloy 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Agot Danton (1998-01-29) January 29, 1998 (age 27) 8 2 Philippines Manila Digger 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Princess Cristobas (2003-07-08) July 8, 2003 (age 21) 7 0 Philippines Azzurri SC 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
Angelica Teves (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999 (age 25) 4 0 Philippines De La Salle University 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship

INJ Withdrew due to an injury
PRE Included in the preliminary squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension

Tournament record

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FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

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FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Philippines 2025 Qualified as hosts
Total – 0/1 0 0 0 0 0 0

AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup

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AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Malaysia 2015 Did not enter
Thailand 2018
China 2025 Group stage 11/12 3 0 0 3 3 11
Total – 0/1 3 0 0 3 3 11

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Thailand 2005 Group stage 4/4 3 0 0 3 3 25
Macau 2007 Placing 6/7 4 1 0 3 11 33
Vietnam 2009 Did not enter
South Korea 2013
Turkmenistan 2017
Thailand 2021 Cancelled
Saudi Arabia 2025 To be determined
Total – 2/5 7 1 0 6 14 58

ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship

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Philippines at the 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Philippines 2024 Group stage 5/5 4 0 1 3 4 17
Total – 1/1 4 0 1 3 4 17

Southeast Asian Games

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Southeast Asian Games record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Thailand 2007 Third place match 3/6 6 2 0 2 11 14
Laos 2009 No competition as not officially selected by host
Indonesia 2011 Group stage 5/5 4 0 0 4 8 27
Myanmar 2013 Did not enter
Singapore 2015 No competition selected by host
Malaysia 2017 Did not enter
Philippines 2019 No competition selected by host
Vietnam 2021 Did not enter
Cambodia 2023 No competition selected by host
Thailand 2025 To be determined
Total – 2/5 10 2 0 6 19 41

Other tournaments

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Vikings Futsal Cup New Zealand
  • 2008 Christchurch – Fourth Place [37][38]
  • 2009 Christchurch – Did not enter[a]
PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational
  • 2023 Manila – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd Place[41]

Coaching staff

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Current coaching staff

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Position Name
Head coach Spain Rafael Merino Rodriguez
Assistant coaches Philippines Ariston Bocalan
Spain Alejandro De Pedro Heras
Physiotherapist Philippines Oshin Aguilon
Doctor Philippines Ann Margarett Fortaleza

Coaching history

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The women's national team competed under the name IROK Philippines at the Vikings Futsal Cup. After the national team under coach Emmanuel Batungbacal was sacked by the Philippine Football Federation after the team competed at the tournament allegedly without the sanction of the federation. The former national team renamed itself as IROK Philippines Futsal Club in 2009 planning to compete in the 2009 edition of the Vikings Futsal Cup.[39][40]

References

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