Press Release - Cayetano P: Padel Pilipinas Unveils National Team, All Set for Asia Pacific Padel Cup

Padel Pilipinas, the country's official Padel Federation recognized by both the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), proudly introduced the members of the national team and training pool on Friday (September 13) at Play Padel, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong.

The unveiling comes as the team prepares to compete in the Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) in Bali, Indonesia, from September 19 to 22.

Head Coach Bryan Casao presented the Men's and Women's teams, with Executive Director Atty. Jacqueline Gan, and President and Founder Senator Pia S. Cayetano.

"We're very proud, as the sole National Sports Association recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission, to send our official national team to this prestigious international competition, where nations compete against nations-not just individuals or organizations," said Atty. Gan.

The national team and training pool includes:

Men's Team

Atty. Duane Santos

Derrick Santos

Argil Lance "LA" Cañizares (Team Captain)

Raymark "Mac" Gulfo

Abdulqoahar "Qoqo" Allian

Johnny Arcilla

Mhar Joseph Serra

Francis Casey "Niño" Alcantara

Women's Team

Senator Pia Cayetano

Tao Yee Tan

Princess Jean Naquila

Marian Capadocia

Yam Garsin

Joseph Serra, currently the top-ranking Filipino padel player in the country and a multiple-time champion, said: "Being part of Team Padel Pilipinas has elevated my game to the next level. It's not about individual wins anymore; it's about achieving success for the team. We're a group of exceptional players, both on and off the court."

Senator Pia Cayetano added: "I challenge everyone who's a part of the team to raise the bar because we are accountable to the Filipino people. I try to inculcate in our players that they must always conduct themselves in a manner deserving to bear the Filipino flag."

The national team has been busy training for months as they go head-to-head against teams of other countries. Apart from Coach Bryan, a double-certified padel coach, who oversees the overall training, the team has also enlisted the help of Coach Jaric Lavalle for the players' strength and conditioning training.

"We've been training for two