Manila, Philippines: The International Series will break new ground this year with a new event in the Philippines joining a schedule that is expanding the pathway to LIV Golf into a mix of golf markets and destinations.

The inaugural International Series Philippines tournament will take place from October 23-26 at Sta Elena Golf Club, bringing players from the LIV Golf League and the top performers on the Asian Tour to the market for the first time in the four-year history of the Series.

It will be the third new tournament this season after the season-opening International Series India presented by DLF (January 30-February 2) and the International Series Japan, scheduled for May 8-11.

The second edition of the International Series Macau presented by Wynn took place last week (March 20-23) and will be followed by International Series Morocco (July 3-6), BNI Indonesian Masters (August 28-31), the Link Hong Kong Open (October 30-November 2) and the PIF Saudi International (date TBC).

International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus is sponsored by DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation, CasinoPlus, ArenaPlus and Gamezone. 

Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent, said: “Partnering The International Series, with big name stars from LIV Golf and the Asian Tour in the field, will give us access to an important audience in our home market.

“The partnership also fits with our vision of collaborating with powerhouse brands in the worlds of sport and entertainment, driving engagement among important new audiences as we continue to grow as a brand.”

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “Bringing The International Series to the Philippines is a statement of our intent, underscoring the importance of the country in the growing global golf eco-system, and our continued promise to bring golf to new markets.

“As the second new destination to be confirmed for the 2025 campaign, the announcement highlights the blend of new and established markets that are eager to host The International Series and our unique brand of elite level sport featuring LIV Golf stars and hot prospects on the Asian Tour.

“Working with BingoPlus, a leading digital entertainment platform, highlights the interest in the growing strength of our brand as more partners look to secure involvement and tap into our large, sports-savvy audience.”

It will be the second Asian Tour tournament to take place in the country this season, with the Philippine Open getting the 2025 schedule underway this month.

Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour, said: “We are delighted to return to the Philippines for the second time in 2025. It is an important market to us as we continue to elevate our offering across the region, and it’s a destination we know the players enjoy, so we welcome the addition to our 2025 schedule.”