![A Philippine player controls the ball during a SEA Games match. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fulltime-Philippine-vs-Vietnam_Football-0620-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine U22 men’s football team turns its focus to a landmark bronze-medal finish at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after falling short in the semifinals.
![Bomogao, Jamborillo, Yasay advance after dominant semifinal wins. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/096A13731-400x200.jpg)
Islay Bomogao, Tyron Jamborillo, and LJ Rafael Yasay advanced to the finals of Muay Thai at the 33rd SEA Games after decisive semifinal victories in Bangkok, boosting Team Philippines’ medal push.
![John Dexter Tabique competes in the men’s 94kg category during the final day of weightlifting events. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mens-94kg-John-Dexter-Tabique-6-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine weightlifting team closed its 33rd SEA Games campaign in Chonburi with one gold, one silver, and one bronze, highlighted by Elreen Ando’s repeat title and a gritty podium finish by Kristel Macrohon despite injury.
![Alas Pilipinas’ Marck Espejo attempts a spike against Indonesia during the 33rd SEA Games men’s volleyball. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Men-PHI-vs.-INA-Marck-Espejo-7505-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas dropped a straight-sets decision to defending champions Indonesia, 17-25, 25-27, 24-26, in Group B action at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Jay Brian Baricuatro dominates Timor Leste’s Antonio da Silva to secure a gold-medal match at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/598286950_1182966247332944_2680857823982271033_n-400x200.jpg)
Filipino boxers Jay Brian Baricuatro and Flint Jara booked their spots in the gold-medal matches at the 33rd SEA Games following decisive victories in their semifinals bouts.
![Riza Pasuit bows out after her 60kg semifinal bout in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599470943_1182907404005495_1909704473878428721_n-400x200.jpg)
Ofelia Magno and Riza Pasuit fell in the semifinals at the 33rd SEA Games, leaving the Philippine boxing team with five bronze medals and only Aira Villegas still in contention for gold.
![Sanchez and the Philippine swimming team pose with medals after the SEA Games events. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Swimming-4X100-medley-Xiandi-Chua-Miranda-Renner-Heather-White-Kayla-Sanchez-7334-400x200.jpg)
Olympic medalist Kayla Sanchez made a sensational SEA Games debut for the Philippines, winning three gold and five silver medals in swimming, including the historic 4×100-meter freestyle relay title.
![Marcial targets his fifth consecutive SEA Games gold with a decisive win. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/600368975_1182211677408401_41516813379323200_n-400x200.jpg)
Filipino pro boxers Eumir Felix Marcial and Weljon Mindoro will compete for finals slots in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, joined by Paris Olympian Aira Villegas in the women’s flyweight semifinals.
![Precision and composure on center court—Eala continues PH’s medal hopes in tennis. [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/096A6836-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala will fight for her first SEA Games women’s singles gold after defeating Thailand’s Thasaporn Naklo, 6-1, 6-4, in a thrilling semifinal in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
![Redemption awaits: Philippines fights for bronze in the 33rd SEA Games men’s football. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fulltime-Philippine-vs-Vietnam_Football-0701-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine U-22 football team will aim for a podium finish against Malaysia after a 0-2 semifinal loss to Vietnam at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.