Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA)

The tennis federation in the Philippines

The Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA), established in 1920, is the national governing body for tennis in the Philippines, recognised by both the ITF and the Philippine Olympic Committee. It is led by a President, Vice President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Internal Auditor, Executive Director and an appointed Board. It runs national tournaments, grassroots and coaching-certification programmes, and support for elite players (its national team competed at the 2025 SEA Games and includes WTA player Alex Eala). The federation traces the sport's roots in the country to the Manila Lawn Tennis Association (founded 1906), the first Philippine Championships (1918) and the country's entry into Davis Cup (1926) and the International Lawn Tennis Federation (1936). It describes itself as modernising its governance and building a national digital system (own scoring platform at score.philta.org) to expand participation.

Getting a licence

A licence is needed to play official tennis competitions in the Philippines.

Annual paid membership via the federation's own site: Players ₱1,000–₱2,000/year, Coaches ₱1,000/year (must be certified or professionally ranked), Organizations ₱5,000/year (must be a legally registered business).

The licence page

Competitions and rankings

From the federation’s own website and its international federation, checked in September 2026.

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Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA)

Getting a licence

Competitions and rankings

The other racket-sport federations in the Philippines

The tennis federation in other countries