Philippine indigenous games were once a popular pastime for Filipino children. It kept them active, mentally stimulated, and it maximized the benefits of play across multiple developmental domains. However, the rise of digital technology has shifted Filipino children’s interests from active Philippine indigenous games toward sedentary play on their electronic gadgets, exposing them to the risks of extended screen time and lack of physical activity. This study examined the benefits of playing Philippine indigenous games, as seen by Filipinos born in the 1980s, prior to the computer technology boom in the country. Using online questionnaires, perceptions of N=130 study participants, 56 males, and 74 females, with a mean age of 37.18 (+/- 3.32 Sd), were analyzed to establish if early exposure to indigenous Philippine games aided Holistic Development. Results confirmed that the games are 95.25% perceived to support Holistic Development, particularly in the Physical, 95.38%, Cognitive, 93.85%, and Socio-emotional, 96.54% domains. Furthermore, content analysis of the data showed that Philippine indigenous games fostered larger-than-game life skill applications, connectedness, and sexdifferentiated mental and physical strengths, including positive indications of academic success. Measurement limitations, notwithstanding, this study contributes to empirical knowledge establishing Philippine indigenous games’ support to children’s Holistic Development through growth-permissive contexts, cohort experiences, and normative history-graded influences. It offers an empirical basis for institutionalized restoration, promotion, and preservation of Philippine indigenous games while advancing health, culture, and heritage. Future studies are recommended to consider cross-sectional, correlational, and long-term approaches across regions, sub-cultures, socio-economic, age, and gender groups.