About Us

The Philippine Pickleball Federation was established in 2016 to introduce, promote, educate and organize the sport of pickleball in the Philippines. We are registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission and have established international partnerships with many of our neighbouring countries and governing bodies, to coordinate regional play, host visiting members, conduct pickleball clinics and tournaments and promote the sport throughout Asia.

PPF Ambassador, Sara Ash conducting a pickleball clinic in Cebu, Philippines, March 2016.

Established in 2016

The Philippine Pickleball Sports Association has been actively promoting, organising, and playing pickleball in the Philippines since 2016, when our Ambassador, Sara Ash conducted her first series of clinics in Cebu.

Our Goal

Simply put, our agenda is to promote and organize pickleball in the Philippines. This includes conducting clinics and training seminars for players, coaches and officials as well as educating the general public about this fun new sport.

Our Team

Mike Johnson
President

Mike is commercial pilot, entrepreneur and businessman. Originally from the US, he moved to Manila from Hong Kong in 1992 to help launch Smart Communications. An avid badminton player and athlete, Mike discovered pickleball in 2014 and is excited to bring this new sport to the Philippines.

Armand Tantoco
Vice President

​Armand is a licensed architect, entrepreneur and sportsman. Former UAP President and District Director. He is involved in the Jaycees and Toastmasters and enjoys bowling, badminton and pickleball. Armand is well connected in Philippine sport and will be instrumental in our efforts to develop this new game.

Jeffrey Kho
​​Tournament Director

​Jeff is a computer systems pioneer, licensed architect and entrepreneur. He pioneered the organic architecture movement, and is currently working to co-develop an affordable modular vehicle platform. Jeff is a resourceful businessman who enjoys playing recreational badminton and pickleball.

Apa Ongpin
​Public Relations

Apa is an accomplished writer, businessman and sailor. He has written  several commissioned books and hundreds of articles and online essays. Apa is intrigued by the explosive popularity of pickleball and has joined our team to help us "spread the word" about this exciting new sport.

Atty. Victor Santos
Corporate Secretery

Atty “Vic” Santos graduated Magna Cum Laude (Valedictorian) in Law from the University of Manila. He has been practicing law since 1957 and is a former Partner of Siguion, Reyna, Montecillo and Ongsiako Law Office. Atty Vic manages his own law practice and is legal counsel and the corporate secretary of the PPSA.

Martin Salvador
Event Coordinator

Martin is a multi-sport enthusiast, educator and scholar. He played varsity softball and soccer among other sports at University of the Philippines, where he studied Behavioural Science. Martin is an avid badminton and pickleball player and is passionate about promoting pickleball in the Philippines.

Charles LaTorre
Photographer

Charles is a professional photographer and weekend pickleballer. He has been shooting events for over 25 years and is a pioneer in the concept of digital photobooth, starting "Facenook Digital", in 2011. Today Charles is our official photographer, capturing many of our best moments in pickleball.  

Sara Ash
PPF Ambassador

Sara is a professional pickleball player and member of Team Onix. Originally from Cebu, Philippines "the enegizer bunny" now lives and plays out of Phoenix, Arizona. Sara has won and medaled in over 80 local, regional and national tournaments and is considered by many to be a rising star in the sport.

Sabrina DuMond
Secretery General

Sabrina is a USAPA ranked pickleball player and former Group Director of AT&T. She holds a B.S Degree from the University of San Fransisco and has experience organising pickleball clinics and tournaments. Sabrina has served on a number of advisory boards and is a key member of our executive team.