Islay Erika Bomogao is a Filipino athlete in the sport of Muay Thai. She captured the gold medal in the women’s -45kg combat division at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Thailand. She was featured as a cover star for Vogue Philippines (2025), representing the intersection of sports and Igorot cultural pride.
Personal Information
Name –> Islay Erika Bomogao
Nickname –> Igorot Warrior
Birth Date –> 2000 (Age )
Hometown –> Baguio City, Philippines
Height –> 153 cm
College –> University of Baguio
Degree –> Bachelor of Physical Education
Family and Childhood
Father –> Former Baguio City Councilor Atty. Benny O. Bomogao
Career
Islay Erika Bomogao became the first Filipina to win an IFMA World Championship in the elite combat division (2023) and has consistently held the World No. 1 ranking in the female -45kg (pinweight) category. Beyond the amateur circuit, she has also successfully transitioned into professional fighting, competing in ONE Championship, where she is known for her technical precision and knockout power.
Her success continued at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, where she was a standout performer for the Philippine national team. Competing at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Bomogao captured the gold medal in the women’s -45kg combat division by defeating Thailand’s Arissara Noon-Eiad in a hard-fought final. Earlier in the same tournament, she also secured a bronze medal in the women’s senior Wai Kru (artistic form) event. These achievements in 2025 further cemented her legacy as one of the most versatile and influential martial artists in the Philippines.
See also: Biography of Carlos Yulo , Alex Eala , Hidilyn Diaz