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.
Details The awards ceremony was held on February 16, 2026, at the Diamond Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel in Manila. It was supposed to schedule on February 2 but later moved due to "unforeseen circumstances".
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”.
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.
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
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. This is also Yulo's second PSA Athlete of the Year honors since 2024, 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.
Award Winner Sport/Team/Recognition References Co-Athletes of the Year and Milo Champion of Grit and Glory Award Carlos Yulo Gymnastics (Artistic) Alex Eala Tennis (Women's Singles)
Main awardees Award Winner Sport/Team/Recognition References\ President's Award Joseller "Yeng" Guiao Basketball Lifetime Achievement Award Elorde family Boxing Milagros "Mila" Emperado Chess Romeo "Romy" Guevara Basketball Philippines Davis Cup team at the 1991 Davis Cup Tennis Monico Puentevella Weightlifting Hall of Fame Award Frankie Miñoza Golf National Sports Association of the Year Gymnastics Association of the Philippines Gymnastics Executive of the Year Patrick Gregorio Sport management Mr. Basketball Junemar Fajardo Basketball Center, Gilas Pilipinas - PH Men's Basketball Team/San Miguel Beermen | 9-time Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player 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 Chezka Centeno Billiards "Don Julio" Horse racing (Horse of the Year) Jonathan Basco Hernandez Horse racing (Jockey of the Year) Melvin Jerusalem Boxing Jonas Magpantay Billiards EJ Obiena Athletics (Pole Vault) Philippines men's curling team Curling James Anthony Rabano Horse racing (Horse Owner of the Year) Annie Ramirez Jujutsu Miguel Tabuena Golf Pedro Taduran Billiards
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.
2025 Southeast Asian Games gold medalists
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 Kiko Francisco 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
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 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 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.
2025 Asian Youth Games gold medalists
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 Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Globe Telecom Banking/telecommuncations Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament Golf Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Basketball Philippines women's national beach volleyball team (Alas Pilipinas) Beach volleyball Philippines women's national football team (Filipinas) Football Philippines men's national volleyball team (Alas Pilipinas) Volleyball J. R. Quiñahan Basketball (Humanitarian Award) Mikee Romero Polo
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. Sorted by alphabetical order and based by surname.
Winner Sport/Team/Recognition Christian Gian Karlo Arca Chess Jay-R Colonia Weightlifting Francesca Nicole Gan Golf Sophia Rose Garra Swimming Mikail Zachary Guico Golf Bailey Cerda Heinsohn Jiu-jitsu Leo Mhar Lobrido Boxing Tennielle Madis Tennis Jemaicah Yap Mendoza Chess Behrouz Mohammad Mojdeh Swimming Royce Wayne Padua Bowling Jhodie Peralta Weightlifting Aerra JC Mae Relano Squash Patricia Mae Santor Swimming Titus Dominic Sia Swimming Eldrew Yulo Gymnastics
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 2025 in Philippine sports
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