1. Click “Fill out the Individual Registration Form” to redirect to the event registration form. Kindly fill it out completely and accurately.
2. Wait for an email from the tournament director with the payment link

All categories listed below will be separated by biological sex (Male and Female):

Open: 19 and above. The minimum age is 19 years old on the day of the competition.

Age group:

Developmental: Below 14 years old on the day of competition. Lifters in this category are NOT allowed to join any other category.

Sub-junior: 14-18 years old. At least 19 years old on the day of the competition. Maximum age, not more than 18 years of age on their birthday in the competition calendar year

Junior: 19-23 years old. Ages 19-23 on their birthday of the competition calendar year

Master I: 40-49 years old. Ages 40-49 on their birthday of the competition calendar year

Master II: 50-59 years old. Ages 50-59 on their birthday of the competition calendar year

Master III: 60-up years old. Ages 60-69 on their birthday of the competition calendar year

Master IV: 70-up years old. Ages at least 70 on their birthday of the competition calendar year

A lifter may choose to join 1 category. Alternatively, he/she may also sign up for multiple categories by joining 2 or more categories. This is allowed as long as all the requirements are satisfied. 

Date and times are subject to change, depending on logistics information and the final number of entries.

The GROUPINGS, PLATFORMS, and FLIGHT NUMBERS with LIFTERS’ NAMES will be published after the FINAL NOMINATIONS.

Consider this tentative schedule as an overview of how the weight classes will be spread. To all lifters flying from different provinces, it is highly advised to book for the entire competition duration, or at least a day before and after the weight class day assignment indicated in this tentative calendar.

March 6, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

The organizer reserves the right to refuse late entries.

For questions/clarifications, please contact the Tournament Director.

Drug testing may be conducted. By joining this competition, lifters agree to drug testing if selected. Evading or refusing to be tested is equivalent to a positive drug test result. Any person currently serving a drug-related suspension in ANY sport is automatically prohibited from joining PAP events.

The test may be done out-of-competition (before or after the competition) or on competition days. All lifters MUST be ready to stay for the test if selected. Otherwise, this will be considered evading a test.

Penalties for Positive Drug Test Results:

• 1st offense – Up to 4-years suspension, P50,000 fine plus the return of trophies/medals
• 2nd offense – Lifetime suspension, P50,000 fine plus the return of trophies/medals

PAP will implement an IPF rule that states that a positive test result will penalize the lifter by losing all records since the current weight classes were implemented.

Unless the fine is paid, the nominated teammates of a lifter who fails a doping test will be prohibited from participating in PAP events until the fine is paid.

The PAP will enforce an Equipment/Costume Check before Weigh-Ins as specified in the IPF Rulebook:

• Lifters will be required to wear a competition singlet which is the bare minimum for anyone competing. Developmental lifters are exempted from the singlet suit rule.
• The use of supportive Bench Shirts, Suits, and Wraps is NOT allowed in this competition.
• T-shirts/singlets may not have any prominent prints except for the team & lifter names. IPF-approved logos are acceptable. “Sponsor’s Logos”, may be worn only on t-shirts, shoes, or socks, where the logo or emblem is printed or embroidered and is no more than 5 cm x 2 cm in size. If the sponsor logo exceeds the specified size in the IPF rulebook, the shirt, suit, and wraps will be inspected by the Technical Committee which will make the final decision to allow it for use.
• Philippine Team members are required to use only IPF-approved attire/brands.

In the Open and Master I to IV categories, there are 8 weight classes for men (59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, & 120+ kg) & 8 weight classes for women (47, 52, 57, 63, 69, 76, 84, 84+ kg).

In the Sub-Junior and Junior categories, there are 9 weight classes for men (53, 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, & 120+ kg) & 8 weight classes for women (43, 47, 52, 57, 63, 69, 76, 84, 84+ kg).

In the Developmental category, there will be 9 weight classes for men (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 59, 66, 74, 74+kg) & 8 weight classes for women (31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 52, 57, 57+kg).

Lifters may only compete in the weight class they have qualified for. Lifters who wish to move up may do so granted that their NQT meets the requirement in the higher weight class. Lifters are not allowed to move down a weight class.

Below are the 2026 rate table for PAP competitions:

To those representing a Team, note that the team you represent must settle an annual team fee of PHP 1,000.

Only a single payment per non-school team is required regardless of the number of lifters and this team membership will be valid for all 2025 PAP competitions.

You can register your team via this link: https://forms.gle/S9qoj7k8bLJTv1rA6

The registrant will be instructed via email to pay a specific amount based on selected categories. 

Keep a digital copy of the transaction such as a screenshot or a reference number. This payment proof must be attached at the end of the form upon submission.

• Initial Nominations Deadline: Jan 31, 2026 
• Final Nominations Deadline: Feb 15, 2026 

Please submit your Nominations & Whereabouts forms through the Online Nomination Form on or before the initial nomination deadline. Please note that only the names in the Initial Nominations can be entered in the FINAL NOMINATIONS and no additional entries will be accepted. Any questions can be addressed to the Competition Director:

• A lifter who fails to make weight can only compete as a guest lifter provided that the lifter pays a PHP 500 penalty fee
• The PAP reserves the right to refuse late entries. Walk-in entries will NOT be accepted.
• An entry is considered “nominated” if submitted on or before the specified deadline.
• A nomination list will be published during the whole nomination period to allow critical changes (until final nominations).