The Philippines Delegation to the International Abilympics has been organized by Abilympics Philippines Incorporated, an IAF-accredited non-government organization led by Atty. Arturo A. Barjal.
The first Philippines Team for the International Abilympics competed in Hong Kong in 1991, garnering one bronze medal in Accounting and three citations in Wasted Re-use.
Four years after, 25-man delegation joined 12 trade skills contests and went home with 6 bronze medals in Billboard Advertising, Waste Re-use, Accounting , Jewelry Making and 3 citations in Cabinet Making, Poster Design and Electronics.
In the 5th International Abilympics in Prague, Czech Republic. The Philippines delegation, composed of 13 competitors and 17 officials, coaches and assistants, participated in 19 contests, garnering one gold medal for Waste Re-use; one silver medal for Floral Arrangement; four bronze medals for Waste Re-use. Tie Dye/Batik, Billboard Advertising and Cold Cooking; and two citations for Poster Design and Easter Egg Decoration.