![PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio expresses confidence ahead of the SEAG campaign. [photo: POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Handball-Pato-Gregorio-400x200.jpg)
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio believes Team Philippines can climb into the top four of the Southeast Asian Games medal tally as the delegation prepares for the opening ceremony in Bangkok.
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expresses confidence that Gilas Pilipinas can retain its Southeast Asian Games title despite the absence of naturalized players, starting their campaign against Malaysia and Vietnam.
![Manuel Lasangue-2 - Manuel Lasangue of the Philippines is challenged by Vietnam's defense during their handball match against Vietnam on December 08, 2025 at the Indoor Athletics Stadium in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Handball-Manuel-Lasangue-2-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines men’s handball team showed resilience in a 25-27 loss to Vietnam in its SEA Games opener, raising hopes for a medal as the squad prepares for upcoming Group A matches.
![Team Philippines struggles to break Thailand’s defense in the SEAG polo semifinals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2328-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippine polo team suffered a 1.5-11 loss to host Thailand in the mixed 2-4 goals semifinals but will still compete for the bronze medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Clarence Caasalan delivers a dominant start to shut down Malaysia. (POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Baseball-Clarance-Caasalan-15-0917-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines stayed perfect in the SEA Games men’s baseball tournament after overwhelming Malaysia in a mercy-rule win at Queen Sirikit Baseball Stadium.
![Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cong-b-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines enters the 33rd SEA Games with a historic delegation, eyeing another top-five finish as the region gathers in Bangkok and Chonburi for 11 days of competition.
![Brazil celebrates its historic triumph after securing the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup title. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ESP-vs-BRA-4968-400x200.jpg)
Brazil delivered a flawless campaign in Pasig, overwhelming Portugal to claim the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup before a roaring PhilSports Arena crowd on Sunday.
![From a 14-point deficit to a thrilling comeback, Rain or Shine proves grit beats cold shooting in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1035-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine overcame shooting struggles to defeat Converge, 90-84, and take the solo lead in the PBA Philippine Cup behind a gritty team effort.
![Zav Lucero powers through NLEX defenders during his strong double-double outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES542-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia regained its footing in the PBA Philippine Cup after outlasting NLEX behind a disciplined, balanced performance at the Ynares Center.
![Jason Perkins powers through the lane during Phoenix’s win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1520-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix leaned on Jason Perkins and Ricci Rivero to turn back Blackwater in Antipolo, tightening the race for the remaining PBA Philippine Cup playoff spots.