The athletics events at the May 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games were held in Manila, Philippines.
Two other Filipinos defended their titles from 1923: Regino Birtulfo in the discus and Juan Taduran in the decathlon.
Mikio Oda of Japan was the only other athlete to repeat as champion, retaining his triple jump crown.
Chūhei Nambu followed in his compatriot's footsteps by taking medals in high, long and triple jump at one games.
Generoso Rabaya of the Philippines was the only athlete to claim two titles in the athletics and did so with an unusual combination of 110 metres hurdles and shot put (taking advantage of the lighter Asian implements in use).