ABOUT ARSENAL SUPPORTERS CLUB (ASC) PHILIPPINES


A write up about Arsenal Supporters Club Philippines

 

The Arsenal Supporters Club Philippines was started in 2009 by a small group of Filipino Gooners who wanted a community for local Arsenal fans. As the popularity of football grew in the country, so did the group’s number.

A couple of years after its inception, the group was finally recognized by Arsenal as the only official Supporters Club in the county.

Members regularly get together to watch live matches together, singing chants and celebrating momentous goals and wins. ASC Philippines also takes part in Arsenal FC's philanthropy through participation in the global 'Be A Gunner, Be A Runner' (BAGBAR) fun run, held annually.

Aside from supporting Arsenal's philanthropy, ASC Philippines has also stepped up to help fellow Filipinos in a trying time for the country. After the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013, ASC

Philippines held a sale and auction of Arsenal merchandise and memorabilia to benefit relief programs of Save The Children Philippines. The week-long auction culminated with a charity get-together of fans in Metro Manila. Proceeds from the sale, auction, and get-together were handed over to Save the Children Philippines’ Haiyan Program.

ASC Philippines participates actively in Arsenal's events for its supporters. In recent pre-season tours in Asia, ASC Philippines was represented with a delegation of Filipino Gooners. Members were able to meet players during the fans party, and see them in action in training sessions and friendly matches with local football players. Participation of Filipino Gooners in pre-season tour events is a result of strong and constant coordination with the club, which is how Arsenal FC reaches out to its fans.

ASC Philippines also maintains connections with the neighboring countries' supporters' clubs. As one of the largest fan bases, South East Asia has been the choice for football clubs' preseason tours.

Participation of ASC Philippines in these events has made it possible to meet fellow SEA Gooners. Of special mention is our coordination with Arsenal Singapore. The Singaporean Gooners has gladly donated Arsenal memorabilia for the sale and auction for Typhoon Haiyan relief.