However, mounting complaints from employees, members, and investors suggest a more serious breakdown behind the scenes.
A viral post from the Facebook group “Gym Membership Transfer Philippines” painted a dire picture of the company’s financial state and business ethics, warning the public: “PSP Gym isn't ‘temporarily closed’ because of busted lights or bathroom repairs—those are LIES. The truth? They can’t pay rent.”
The post alleged that PSP has been shuttering branches due to rent delinquencies, not technical faults. According to the author, staff have not been paid since February, and some are now resorting to aggressive sales of memberships and personal training packages in a bid to survive.
“New members, renewing members, and those who paid for personal training—YOU WERE SCAMMED,” the post read. “You paid in good faith, hoping to get fit, and instead, PSP ran off with your money.”
Despite these accusations, several PSP locations remain operational, continuing to onboard new clients, raising further questions about the company's internal governance.
Also impacted are the gym’s investors. The same post claims that dividends have been “frozen” with no communication or explanation from PSP management. At the center of the controversy is the gym chain’s founder, Phoebus Apollo Samson .
“You had the guts to gamble away P91 MILLION, and now you let your clients, investors, and employees suffer? You gamble like a king and leave others to rot?” the post continued.
Photos circulating online show more than a dozen PSP branches closed indefinitely, including those in Parañaque, Timog, Marikina, Bacoor, and Imus, all citing “technical” or “electrical” issues.
Calls for accountability have gained traction, with the original post urging the public to contact consumer protection authorities and media watchdogs: “Tell your friends. Share this. Tag the authorities. Tag Tulfo. Let’s make sure this ends with accountability, not another excuse.”
As of early 2025, PSP operated over 80 gym branches nationwide, having established itself as one of the largest Filipino-owned fitness chains in the country.
Founded in 2019 by Samson, PSP experienced rapid expansion, particularly during the pandemic years, by offering affordable membership packages and access to multiple locations.
Its branches were categorized into three tiers: Junior, Pro, and VIP. Each tier provided varying amenities, including air-conditioned facilities, group classes (such as Zumba, Pilates, and Circuit Training), saunas, basketball courts, and MMA cages.
As of this writing, PSP gym management has not publicly responded to the specific claims made in the viral post.
Senior Reporter
