Philippines women's national flag football team

Philippines

Continent	IFAF Asia
Type	Flag football
Nickname(s)	Agila Pilipinas
Head coach	Melinda Nguyen
Asia-Oceania Championship
Appearances	1 (first in 2023 )
Best result	6th place (2023)

The Philippines women's national flag football team represents the Philippines in women's international flag football matches.

History

The Philippines women's national flag football team or Agila Pilipinas was formed in 2023, with its roster mostly consisting of beginners. ^[1] They made their international debut at the inaugural 2023 IFAF Women's Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship in Malaysia, finishing in 6th place. ^[2]

Players

Current squad

The following are players for the 2023 IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championships. ^[1]

• 1 – Nina Juan
• 2 – Vikki Luta
• 3 – Althea Payumo
• 7 – Cath Roa
• 10 – Nerisse Buenconsejo
• 12 – Gaby Dela Merced
• 17 – Vida Gonzales
• 27 – Iris Dizon
• 21 – Anj Collanto
• 30 – Bea Ignacio
• 35 – Nikki Manalo
• 51 – Liz Zamora

Competitive record

IFAF Flag Football World Championship

Year	Position	GP	W	L	PF	PA
2024	Did not qualify

Olympic Games

Year	Position	GP	W	L	PF	PA
2028	To be determined

World Games

Year	Position	GP	W	L	PF	PA
2025	Did not qualify

IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship

Year	Position	GP	W	L	PF	PA
2023	6th place [3] [4]	5	1	4	38	141
2025	To be determined

Head coaches

• Melinda Nguyen (2025) ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. Pesquera, Allianza (October 12, 2023). "These Flag Football Players Will Carry the Philippine Flag to Malaysia". MEGA Active. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
2. Caniza, Annika (March 3, 2024). "Inside Manila's American Football Scene with Coach Aaron Velasquez". The Game. One Mega Group, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
3. "IFAF Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships Final standings". International Federation of American Football. October 28, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
4. "フラッグフットボール 2023 アジア・オセアニア大陸選手権" [Flag Football 2023 Asia-Oceania Continental Championship](PDF) (in Japanese). Japan American Football Association. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
5. Preston, Michael (October 20, 2025). "IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Women's Competition Preview". International Federation of American Football. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
6. Preston, Michael (October 17, 2025). "3 Questions For The Coaches Philippines Women". International Federation of American Football. Retrieved October 20, 2025.