 The team was created to introduce and popularize American Football in the Philippines where the sport is not yet familiar and to be The played at the local and international levels.It was built simply by word of mouth among those expressing interest in learning how to play American Football.The Philippine Punishers came into international scene in Asia in a big way by playing against established organizations such as the Beijing Guardians, Hong Kong Cobras (twice), Guam All-Stars and Saipan Sharks.