MANILA — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed a three-year agreement to bolster support for Filipino athletes competing on the international stage. Running from October 2025 to October 2028, the agreement designates PAL as the Official Airline Sponsor for PSC’s official sports delegations to major events, including the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, 2026 Asian Games, 2027 SEA Games, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
As part of its continuing commitment to Philippine sports, PAL will extend special travel support to the PSC to help enhance the comfort and convenience of national athletes on official trips. This includes exclusive fare discounts and additional travel benefits to ensure that Filipino athletes can travel with greater ease and focus as they represent the country in international competitions. PAL will also reward medal-winning athletes from the Southeast Asian and Asian Games with Mabuhay Miles incentives.
“At Philippine Airlines, our vision is to be a globally recognized airline trusted for our world class excellence and customer experience,” said PAL President Richard Nuttall. “As the country’s flag carrier, our pledge is to promote Filipino athletes and the values that inspire pride and global recognition for the whole nation. We stand together with the country’s sports champions as they aspire for greatness, ensuring that they are supported with the warmth and care of the Filipino heart.”
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the renewed alliance, calling it a crucial step in streamlining athlete mobility and representing Filipino excellence abroad.
“When you touch the heart of an athlete, they start winning. And when they start winning, they touch the hearts of 110 million Filipinos,” Gregorio said. “Philippine Airlines is giving our athletes a runway to take flight and achieve for the nation. We are blessed that they understand this so well: that we are one flag, one heart.”
The collaboration underscores PAL’s ongoing mission to uplift Filipino sports and strengthen the nation’s presence in global competitions. By easing the travel burden and celebrating athletic triumphs, the airline reaffirms its role not just as the country’s flag carrier but as a proud supporter of the Filipino sporting spirit.
