Philippines at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics
# Philippines at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics

Philippines competed at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland, from August 7 to 14, 1983. The championships were the first to feature both men and women's events and a full complement of events. The Philippines entered 2 athletes who competed in 3 events.

## Results

### Men

**Track and road events**

| Athlete | Event | Heat | Heat | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Semifinal | Final | Final |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank |
| Isidro del Prado | 400 metres | 46.93 | 23 Q | 46.71 | 22 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |

### Women

**Track and road events**

| Athlete | Event | Heat | Heat | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Semifinal | Final | Final |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank |
| Lydia de Vega | 100 metres | 11.74 | 5 q | 11.90 | 8 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |
| Lydia de Vega | 200 metres | 24.45 | 4 Q | 24.16 | 7 | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance | Did not advance |
