2026 PSA Annual Awards
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Annual athletic award
DateFebruary 16, 2026 (2026-02-16)
LocationDiamond Hotel, Manila
CountryPhilippines
Hosted byQuinito Henson
Denise Tan
Denise Tan
| 2026 PSA Annual Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16, 2026 (2026-02-16) |
| Location | Diamond Hotel, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Hosted by | Quinito Henson Denise Tan |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Cignal TV Sports Radio |
The 2026 San Miguel Corporation (SMC)-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards was an annual awarding ceremony recognizing the sports personalities, teams, national sports associations and entities that clinched success and breakthroughs to Philippine sports in the year 2025.
The awards ceremony was held on February 16, 2026, at the Diamond Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel in Manila.[1]. It was supposed to schedule on February 2 but later moved due to "unforeseen circumstances".[1][2]
A total of 148 athletes, coaches, sports personalities, and organizations honored for their achievements in the past year received their respective trophies during the annual staging of the PSA Awards, widely regarded as the “Oscars of Philippine Sports”.[2]
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio, who is the Executive of the Year, served as the guest speaker, while they also invited Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino, Philippine Paralympic Committee President Michael Barredo and other top Philippine sports officials to attend the occasion.[2]
The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA), currently led by its president Francis T.J. Ochoa, sports editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer is the country's oldest media organization, having been established in 1948. Its membership is composed of sportswriters, reporters, editors, and columnists representing Philippines-based print media (broadsheets and tabloids), online sports news platforms, broadcast media (television and radio), as well as digital and social media outlets.
Honor roll
Main awards
The following are the list of main awards of the event.
Co-Athletes of the Year
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The PSA unanimously voted Carlos Yulo and Alex Eala as the Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2025, the first since 2004 where Manny Pacquiao and Jennifer Rosales chosen as co-Athletes of the Year in the prestigious awards night.[3] This is also Yulo's second PSA Athlete of the Year honors since 2024[4], and the first for Eala. Yulo personally attended the awards night, while Eala, who was unable to receive her award in person due to her commitments abroad, sent a video message during the awarding.
Other athletes considered for the Athlete of the Year award are pool player Chezka Centeno, golfer Miguel Tabuena and swimmer Kayla Sanchez.[5]
| Award | Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Athletes of the Year and Milo Champion of Grit and Glory Award | Carlos Yulo | Gymnastics (Artistic) Gold Medalist, Vault and Bronze Medalist, Floor Exercise, 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships | [6][1] |
| Alex Eala | Tennis (Women's Singles) Semifinalist, WTA 1000 Miami Open, Titlist, WTA 125 Guadalajara Open and Gold and Bronze Medalist, 2025 Southeast Asian Games |
Main awardees
| Award | Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References\ |
|---|---|---|---|
| President's Award | Joseller "Yeng" Guiao | Basketball Coach, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and Former Representative, Pampanga's 1st congressional district, Responsible for Supreme Court's ruiling ordering Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to remit the full amounts to the Philippine Sports Commission under Republic Act 6847 | [7][8] |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Elorde family | Boxing Producing top Filipino world boxing champions and contenders through Elorde Boxing Promotions | [9][10] |
| Milagros "Mila" Emperado | Chess Member, Philippines women's chess team at the 22nd Chess Olympiad in Israel and Founder, Milo Checkmate Chess Academy | ||
| Romeo "Romy" Guevara | Basketball International and national basketball referee, supervisor and consultant for major leagues in the Philippines | ||
| Philippines Davis Cup team at the 1991 Davis Cup Felix Barrientos, Roland So and Sofronio Palahang | Tennis Reached the World Group playoffs in the 1991 Davis Cup vs. Sweden | ||
| Monico Puentevella | Weightlifting Former commissioner, Philippine Sports Commission, current president, Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas and International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame Recipient | ||
| Hall of Fame Award | Frankie Miñoza | Golf PSA Athlete of the Year, 1990 and 1998 and Asian Tour Order of Merit | [11][12] |
| National Sports Association of the Year | Gymnastics Association of the Philippines President: Cynthia Carrion | Gymnastics Responsible for Carlos Yulo's gold medal finish at the Asian Championships, Karl Eldrew Yulo's bronze medal finish and successful hosting of 2025 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships | [13][14] |
| Executive of the Year | Patrick Gregorio | Sport management Chairman, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) | [15][16] |
| Mr. Basketball | Junemar Fajardo | Basketball Center, Gilas Pilipinas - PH Men's Basketball Team/San Miguel Beermen | 9-time Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player | [17][18] |
| Mr. Volleyball | Bryan Bagunas | Volleyball Outside spiker, Alas Pilipinas - PH Men's Volleyball Team/Osaka Bluteon | Bronze medalist, Men's Volleyball, 2025 Southeast Asian Games) | |
| Ms. Volleyball | Bella Belen | Volleyball Outside spiker, Alas Pilipinas - PH Women's Volleyball Team/Capital1 Solar Spikers | Silver medalist, AVC Women’s Volleyball Nation Cup |
Major awardees
Sorted by alphabetical order and based by surname.
| Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition | References |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Biado | Billiards Champion, World Pool Championship and Billiards Congress of America Hall of Famer | [19][20] |
| Chezka Centeno | Billiards Champion, WPA World Ten-ball Championship | |
| "Don Julio" Sire: Adios Reality Dam: Guatemala Jockey: Arnold "Apoy" P. Asuncion Owner and Breeder: Felizardo "Jun" Sevilla, Jr. Trainer: Jesse B. Guce | Horse racing (Horse of the Year) Champion, 2025 Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup | |
| Jonathan Basco Hernandez | Horse racing (Jockey of the Year) Top-Performing Jockey of 2025 by the Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) | |
| Melvin Jerusalem | Boxing World Boxing Council (WBC) Mini-Flyweight Champion | |
| Jonas Magpantay | Billiards Champion, Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Cup | |
| EJ Obiena | Athletics (Pole Vault) Gold Medalist, Men's Pole Vualt, Asian Athletics Championships and Champion, Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge | |
| Philippines men's curling team Marc Pfister, Enrico Pfister, Alan Frei, Christian Haller, and Benjo Delarmente | Curling Gold Medalists, 2025 Asian Winter Games | |
| James Anthony Rabano | Horse racing (Horse Owner of the Year) Top-Performing Horse Owner of 2025 by the Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) | |
| Annie Ramirez | Jujutsu Gold Medalist, Women's -57 kg, JJIF World Championships and 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships | |
| Miguel Tabuena | Golf Champion, International Series Philippines | |
| Pedro Taduran | Billiards International Boxing Federation (IBF) Mini-Flyweight Champion |
Citations
All 50 gold medalists of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and 45 gold medalists of the 13th ASEAN Para Games head the distinguished roster of sports personalities set to receive citations at the awards night, joined by other sports figures who recorded significant achievements across various disciplines in 2025.[21][22][2]
2025 Southeast Asian Games gold medalists
Main article: Philippines at the 2025 SEA Games
| Winner | Sport |
|---|---|
| Naomi Cesar | Athletics |
| John Cabang Tolentino | Athletics |
| Hokett delos Santos | Athletics |
| Hussein Loraña | Athletics |
| EJ Obiena | Athletics |
| Philippines men's baseball team | Baseball |
| Gilas Pilipinas Women (Philippines women's basketball team) | Basketball |
| Bernadeth Pons, Sisi Rondina, Dij Rodriguez, Sunny Villapando | Beach volleyball |
| Kenneth Chua, Marc Custodio, Art Barrientos, MJ San Jose | Bowling |
| Eumir Marcial | Boxing |
| Karl Nepomuceno, Sanford Vinuya, Kiel Soriano, Sanji Pabico, Jaypee Dela Cruz | ESports (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) |
| Pilipinas Ultimate | Flying disc |
| Filipinas (Philippines women's football team) | Football |
| John Ivan Cruz | Gymnastics |
| Aleah Finnegan | Gymnastics |
| Jasmine Ramilo | Gymnastics |
| Kimberly Anne Custodio | Jiu-Jitsu |
| Dean Michael Roxas | Jiu-Jitsu |
| Chino Sy-Tancontian | Judo |
| Philippines mixed judo team | Judo |
| Zyra Bon-as | Kickboxing |
| Geli Bulaong | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Melvin Sacay | Modern Pentathlon |
| Michael Ver Comaling | Modern Pentathlon |
| Samuel German | Modern Pentathlon |
| Islay Erika Bomogao | Muaythai |
| LJ Rafael Yasay | Muaythai |
| Joanie Delgaco, Kristine Paraon | Rowing |
| Dhenver John Castillo | Sailing |
| Edcel Gino | Shooting |
| Erin Micor | Shooting |
| Genesis Pible | Shooting |
| Rolly Tecson | Shooting |
| Peter Groseclose | Short track speed skating |
| Mazel Paris Alegado | Skateboarding |
| Jericho Francisco, Jr. | Skateboarding |
| RP Blu Boys (Philippines men's softball team) | Softball |
| RP Blu Girls (Philippines women's softball team) | Softball |
| Kayla Sanchez | Swimming |
| Kayla Sanchez, Chloe Isleta, Xiandi Chua, Heather White | Swimming |
| Justin Kobe Macario | Taekwondo |
| Tachiana Mangin | Taekwondo |
| Alex Eala | Tennis |
| Kira Ellis, Raven Alcoseba, Kim Mangrobang | Triathlon |
| Inaki Lorbes, Fer Casares, Matthew Hermosa | Triathlon |
| Kira Ellis, Fer Casares, Raven Alcoseba, Kim Remolino | Triathlon |
| Elreen Ando | Weightlifting |
| Gabriel Thomas Dinette | Wrestling |
| Jones Inso | Wushu |
| Agatha Wong | Wushu |
2025 ASEAN Para Games gold medalists
Main article: Philippines at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games
| Winner | Sport |
|---|---|
| Ariel Alegarbes | Swimming |
| Arvie Arreglado | Athletics |
| Cendy Asusano | Swimming |
| Gary Bejino | Swimming |
| Darry Bernardo | Chess |
| Darry Bernardo, Menandro Redor, Arman Subaste | Chess |
| Evenizer Celebrado | Athletics |
| Francisco Ednaco, Jaime Manginga | Bowling |
| Marlyn Garrucho | Wheelchair fencing |
| Ernie Gawilan | Swimming |
| Kim Ian Chi, Patrick Eusebio | Bowling |
| Kyla Jane Langue | Chess |
| Henry Lopez, Jasper Rom, Sander Severino | Chess[a] |
| Lhey Manginsay | Table Tennis |
| Alyana Nuñez | Athletics |
| Cyril Ongcoy | Athletics |
| Angel Otom | Swimming |
| Jan Jayro Palermo | Athletics |
| Rodrigo Podiotan, Jr. | Athletics |
| King James Reyes | Athletics |
| Joshua Santos | Athletics |
| Sander Severino | Chess[a] |
| Marco Tinamisan | Swimming |
| Cleford Torcino | Athletics |
| Jesebel Tordecilla | Athletics |
Non-Southeast Asian Games
Sorted by alphabetical order and based by surname.
| Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition |
|---|---|
| Rubilen Amit | Billiards Champion, Women’s Challenge of Champions, Kamui Las Vegas Open |
| Rogelio Antonio Jr. | Chess Champion, FIDE World Senior Blitz Chess Championship |
| Carlos Baylon | Wushu Bronze Medalist, Men's Sanda 56 kg, 2025 World Games |
| Darry Bernardo | Chess Champion, Premier Open, 3rd Asian Chess Championships for Players with Disabilities |
| Sean Gibbons | Boxing Boxing promoter and president, MP Promotions |
| Cheyzer Mendoza | Chess Champion, Women's Blitz, 3rd Asian Chess Championships for Players with Disabilities |
| Jemaicah Mendoza | Chess Bronze Medalist, Girls Under-14, World Youth Chess Championships |
| Joshua Pacio | Mixed martial arts Three-Time Champion, Men's Strawweight, ONE Championship |
| Philippines women's national ice hockey team | Ice hockey Champions, 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup |
| Regie Ramirez | Powerlifting World Record Holder, Men's -59 kg Deadlift, World Open Equipped Championships |
| Jennifer Aimee Tan Uy | Ultramarathon First Filipina to finish the Ultraman World Championship |
Special awards
Gold medalists from the 2025 Asian Youth Games and 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, along with several champion teams, standout individuals, leagues, and organizations supporting Philippine Sports, will also be honored with special awards by the PSA during its annual Awards Night.[23][24][25]
2025 Asian Youth Games gold medalists
Main article: Philippines at the 2025 Asian Youth Games
| Winner | Sport |
|---|---|
| Pi Durden Forward Wangkay | Athletics |
| Isabella Joseline Butler | Jiu-jitsu |
| Charlie Ratcliff | Mixed martial arts |
| Zeth Gabriel Bueno | Muaythai |
| Tyron Jamborillo and Jan Brix Ramiscal | Muaythai |
| Lyre Anie Ngina | Muaythai |
| Kram Airam Carpio | Pencak silat |
2025 Asian Youth Para Games gold medalists
| Winner | Sport |
|---|---|
| RJ Brucal | Para athletics |
| John Reyl Diano | Para athletics |
| Ric Daniel Pasadilla | Para athletics |
| Raemond Adefuin | Para swimming |
| Mary Hannah Brianna Diestro | Para swimming |
Others
Sorted by alphabetical order and based by surname.
| Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition |
|---|---|
| ArenaPlus SportsBook (Digiplus Interactive Corporation) | Online sports betting Major sponsor, International Series Philippines with Carlos Yulo and Miguel Tabuena served as ambassadors |
| Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Globe Telecom | Banking/telecommuncations Supporter and main backer of Alex Eala's tennis journey |
| Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament | Golf Celebrated its 75th diamond anniversary in 2025 |
| Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) | Basketball Celebrated its 50th golden anniversary in 2025 |
| Philippines women's national beach volleyball team (Alas Pilipinas) | Beach volleyball Gold Medalists, Women's Beach Volleyball, 2025 Southeast Asian Games |
| Philippines women's national football team (Filipinas) | Football Gold Medalists, Women's Football, 2025 Southeast Asian Games |
| Philippines men's national volleyball team (Alas Pilipinas) | Volleyball 19th place, 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship |
| J. R. Quiñahan | Basketball (Humanitarian Award) Power forward, Cebu Greats, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), rescued fellow survivors during the onslaught of Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) in Cebu. |
| Mikee Romero | Polo Top-ranked Southeast Asia amateur polo player and team captain, Globalport Polo Team |
Milo Philippines – Tony Siddayao Awards
The award is named in honor of Antonio "Tony" Siddayao, a former sports editor of the Manila Standard which was known as the Dean of Philippine Sportswriting. Sponsored by Milo Philippines, it is presented annually to outstanding junior national athletes aged 17 and below in recognition of their exceptional achievements and contributions to Philippine sports.[26][27][28] Sorted by alphabetical order and based by surname.
| Winner | Sport/Team/Recognition |
|---|---|
| Christian Gian Karlo Arca | Chess Multiple gold medalist, Asian Youth Championships, Eastern Asia Youth Championships and ASEAN Age Group Championships |
| Jay-R Colonia | Weightlifting Double gold and silver medalist, Boys 49 kg Youth, IWF World Youth and Junior Championships and bronze medalist, Asian Youth Games |
| Francesca Nicole Gan | Golf Champion, girls class B, 31st Singapore Island Country Club Junior Invitational Golf Championship |
| Sophia Rose Garra | Swimming Most outstanding swimmer and multiple gold medalist, 2025 Palarong Pambansa |
| Mikail Zachary Guico | Golf Champion, Boys 7-years-old division, 2025 US Kids Golf World Championships |
| Bailey Cerda Heinsohn | Jiu-jitsu Champion, Girls U14 -32kg Gi, Asian Jiu-jitsu Youth Championships, JJIF Junior Jiu-Jitsu World Championships |
| Leo Mhar Lobrido | Boxing Gold medalist, Boys 46 kg, 4th Greater Bay Area Youth Boxing Championships and bronze medalist, 2025 Asian Youth Games, Asian Boxing U17 Championships |
| Tennielle Madis | Tennis Champion, Girls Junior Doubles, J100 ITF World Tennis Tour Fujairah |
| Jemaicah Yap Mendoza | Chess Multiple gold medalist, World Youth Championships, Eastern Asia Youth Championships and 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships |
| Behrouz Mohammad Mojdeh | Swimming Multiple medalist, Asian Open School Invitational Long Course Swimming Championships and Buccaneer Invitational |
| Royce Wayne Padua | Bowling Champion, Youth Under 15, 49th MWA-Thailand International Open |
| Jhodie Peralta | Weightlifting Silver and bronze medalist, Asian Youth Games and triple gold medalist, Girls 55 kg Youth, IWF World Youth and Junior Championships |
| Aerra JC Mae Relano | Squash Champion, SEA Cup Squash Championships and 12th SICC International Jumbo Doubles Tournament |
| Patricia Mae Santor | Swimming Most outstanding swimmer and multiple gold medalist, 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships |
| Titus Dominic Sia | Swimming Most outstanding swimmer and multiple gold medalist, 2025 Palarong Pambansa |
| Eldrew Yulo | Gymnastics Bronze medalist, Boys floor exercise and horizontal bars, FIG Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships |
Posthumous Honors
During the awards program, the organization offered a special tribute and remembrance to the sports personalities who died in 2025 and January–February 2026 through a one minute of silent prayer.
- Ashlyn Abong (Basketball)
- Elvin Abrea (Horse Racing)
- Freddie Abando (Sportscasting)
- Sammy Acaylar (Volleyball)
- Edwin Borja (Swimming)
- George Chua (Basketball)
- Juan Cutillas (Football)
- Narciso Dasigan (Athletics)
- Dennis Eroa (Sportswriting)
- Aurelio Jalmasco (Basketball)
- Israel Friday (Basketball)
- Cindy Imbo (Volleyball)
- Jimly Lantaya (Basketball)
- Alberto Lina (Cycling)
- Jimmy Mariano (Basketball)
- Robert Milton Calo (School Sports)
- Bruce McTavish (Boxing)
- Jonathan Penalosa (Boxing)
- Paquito Rivas (Cycling)
- Kentoy Sagura (Basketball)
- Marissa Sanchez (Tennis)
- PJ Santiago (Mountaineering)
- Sander Severino (Chess)
- Lovely Tababa (Football)
- Go Teng Kok (Athletics)
See also
References
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