Ultras Filipinas is an organized

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group based in the

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. The

ultras Ultras are a type of association football fans who are known for their fanatical support. The term originated in Italy, but is used worldwide to describe predominantly organised fans of association football teams. The behavioural tendency ...

are known for their support for the

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and the

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History

The Ultras Filipinas was formed in 2011 in Panaad. The group was a result of a decision of fans of Philippine Air Force F.C. and Ultras Kaya of

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to form a support group for the national teams of the Philippines, not necessarily just for the football team. Actually, the first outing of Ultras Filipinas was not for the national football team but for the national rugby union team. The group became known for their support of the

. The group decided to support the Philippines national basketball team at the

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where the aim was to bring the "Ultras mentality" which they describe as an aggressive kind of support to the Philippine basketball fan culture.

Chants and recruitment

Most of their chants were inspired from football chants used in Europe and South America but some are originally conceptualized by the group. As an effort to make their chants have a more pronounced Filipino characteristic, the Ultras Filipinas often infuses

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into the tunes and lyrics of their chants. Ultras Filipinas recruits members usually online through social media.

References

{{reflist Philippines national football team Ultras groups