[1] After the success of the expanded 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara, the PFL relaxed the requirements for new clubs to apply.
[2][3] The Philippine Football Federation and Liga Futbol Inc. decided on shifting the season back to an intra-year format, starting in February.
[7] Five clubs from the previous season initially confirmed its participation, alongside former participants Davao Aguilas and Loyola (formerly competing as Meralco Manila) who expressed their commitment to the upcoming season in November and December 2023, respectively.
[10] In February 2023, United City, who had previously withdrawn midway through the 2022–23 season due to financial and legal issues with the Singaporean group Riau Capital Live,[11] announced their return to the league.
[13][14] Most league matches are scheduled to be held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium,[19] a venue which was also explicitly named as Manila Montet's home.
[18] Tagum-based Davao Aguilas, a club which are in partnership with the University of Makati in Taguig,[20] scheduled to play their home matches at the school's stadium.