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PFF lauds big Aboitiz Cup field

Jon Develos · Oct 13, 2026, 5:42 AM

PFF president John Anthony Gutierrez (third from right) leads the ceremonial kick off to open the 26th Aboitiz Football Cup in Davao City. Joining him are Fermin Edillon of the Aboitiz Group of Companies, Fred Dalumpines o of Davao Light and Power Companies, Eric Czar Tia of Impact Lead Climate Action of Aboitiz Foundation, Michael Denton Aportadera of Davao City Sports Development Division, and Ernie Ortonio of Davao South Regional Football Association. — PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF DSA

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) was elated to see the huge field that participated in the 26th Aboitiz Football Cup over the weekend at the Tionko Football Field here.

PFF president John Anthony Gutierrez congratulated the organizing Aboitiz Group of Companies, saying that it’s really overwhelming to see the growth of football in Davao region.

“It is so overwhelming to see many teams and we thank the Aboitiz Group of Companies which initiated this event along with the Davao South Regional Football Association,” Gutierrez said during the opening of the longest-running grassroots football tournament and has held regional legs in the country to develop young Filipino athletes to compete in major competitions.

Around 230 teams competed in the U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 mixed, U15 boys, U17 girls, 30 and 40 and older, women’s open, and mommies. Winners of the first two days were honored during the awards ceremony in the afternoon.

Days three and four, which are set for 17 and 18 October, will have U16 and U18 boys and men’s open categories. Champions for U16 and U18 will compete against other champions in other regions.

Gutierrez said the federation is willing to go all out to support the vibrant football community in Davao region.