*Photo images by Ini Roces

The United Kendo Federation of the Philippines (UKFP) proudly announces the official members of Team Philippines who will represent the country at the 1st Asia-Oceania Kendo Championships (AOKC) on 30-31 May 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

The inaugural Asia-Oceania Kendo Championships marks a major milestone across the Asia and Oceania regions, bringing together national teams in a significant event organized by the All Japan Kendo Federation.

The Philippines is honored to take part in this historic event to be represented by the following delegation:

Delegation Leader
- Brillantes, Andre

Coaches/Managers
- Akita Tomoyuki
- Esaki Yuta 
- Shingaki Keitai
- Itoh Masamichi

Men’s Team
- Bangoy, Sebastian
- Cainglet, Marco
- Carabuena, Robert
- Inoue, Yuta
- Minoza, Paul
- Navarro, Ian

Women’s Team
- Alzate, Xylia Teresa
- Castillon, Melduen
- Dacumos, Janelle
- Maurillo, Arlene
- Minoza, Czarina
- Villa-Abrille, Phineline Jenn
- Virgula, Dianne
- Yu, Suzanne Jean

UKFP extends its best wishes to all members of the Philippine Team as they proudly represent the country at the first-ever Asia-Oceania Kendo Championships.

View the Philippines team profile on the official AOKC website:
 
https://1aokc.jp/players/phi