The Philippines competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

39 competitors, 35 men and 4 women, took part in 30 events in 7 sports.

[1] A resolution was filed at the Philippine Congress which sought a Philippine boycott of the 1956 Summer Olympics as a protest against the White Australia policy which targeted immigrants with an Asian background.

Antonio de las Alas, PAAF President, headed the Philippine delegation to Melbourne.

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