Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) joined the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) in honoring Filipino athletes bound for the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games during the official send-off ceremony held on November 28, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The event underscored PAL’s commitment to providing comfort and convenience for the delegates of Team Philippines as they travel to Thailand for the games, which will take place from December 9 to 20.
“As our national heroes representing the country with pride, you deserve our full support and heartfelt care. At Philippine Airlines, we are deeply committed to delivering world-class service to our athletes, who embody the spirit and strength of the Filipino people,” said Alvin Miranda, PAL Vice President for Marketing.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio affirmed the value of the flag carrier’s backing. “Our partnership with Philippine Airlines ensures that our focus remains squarely on performance, knowing that the journey is expertly handled by the nation’s flag carrier. We thank PAL for their commitment to our athletes,” he said.
In the same event, POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino delivered an inspirational message for Team Philippines. “This is the biggest Philippine Team delegation to
the SEA Games ever,” he said. “Mabuhay ang Team Philippines!”
A handover ceremony of the Mabuhay Miles National Athlete ID Card also took center stage, marking the official activation of the specialized travel benefits for Team Philippines, setting a new standard of support for Filipino athletes.
During the program, the athletes and coaches received their Mabuhay Miles National Athlete ID cards, granting them immediate access to Philippine Airlines’ exclusive travel privileges for official PSC-endorsed competitions. The PAL-PSC partnership is designed to directly support the logistical needs of the Philippine delegation, featuring exclusive benefits for national athletes and coaches endorsed by the Commission and traveling to official agency-approved competitions.
Among these exclusive benefits are extra baggage allowance for essential sports equipment, waiver of first rebooking fees for select SEA Games 2025 tickets, and elevated service for national athletes on PAL flights. Medal-winning athletes will also receive Mabuhay Miles Rewards.
Departure of Team Philippines for Thailand via Philippine Airlines, the official airline sponsor of the PSC, has started. The flag carrier’s support for the 2025 SEA Games marks the beginning of a three-year partnership with the PSC, running from October 2025 to October 2028 – a collaboration that will soar all the way to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
