09/07/2025
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We are proud to share that during the PFF 22nd Ordinary Congress held on June 10, 2025, in Clark, Pampanga, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially admitted the BatangueΓ±o Barako Football Association, Inc. as a regular member. We shall now be known as the πππππ§π ππ¬ πππ π’π¨π§ππ₯ π
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This milestone marks a new chapter for BatangueΓ±o football. With our formal admission, BaRFA is now the officially recognized body tasked with the development and promotion of football, futsal, and beach football in the Province of Batangas, including all its cities and municipalities.
π‘ Our Vision
To reignite Batangasβ legacy as a football powerhouse in the Philippines by nurturing local talent and strengthening the football community across the province.
π― Our Commitment Includes:
π Developing homegrown coaches, referees, and officials by organizing certification and licensing courses in partnership with the PFF.
π Supporting PFFβs flagship grassroots programs such as Football Starts at Home and Football for Schools, to be implemented across our member clubs and communities.
π Hosting official PFF-sanctioned tournaments including the Festival of Football, Girlsβ Football Festival, and the PFF Boys U19 and U15 Championships.
β½ Encouraging the creation of youth academies and community-based clubs, especially in underserved towns and barangays.
π€ Establishing partnerships with schools, LGUs, and private stakeholders to build sustainable football development programs across all levels.
π Promoting beach football and futsal as dynamic and inclusive variants of the sport in Batangasβ coastal and urban communities.
π’ Gratitude and Acknowledgments
We extend our deepest thanks to The Philippine Football Federation, led by PFF President John Gutierrez, for the trust and support throughout our application process.
We are especially grateful to Quezon (then Quezon-Batangas) RFA President James Ramos for his endorsement and for supporting Batangasβ move towards establishing its own independent regional football association.
To our fellow Regional Football Association Presidents, thank you for welcoming us into the fold. Your support affirms the shared goal of strengthening Philippine football from the grassroots up.
This is only the beginning. With your support, Batangas football will rise again β stronger, prouder, and more united than ever. β½π₯
