![Momentum and belief fuel Gilas’ push toward the SEA Games finals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Haftime-Gilas-vs-Vietnam-8515-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas looks to advance to the gold-medal games in both men’s and women’s basketball as semifinal action unfolds Thursday at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
![The Sibol men’s MLBB team celebrates after clinching SEA Games gold in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SIBOL_Mens-8-400x200.jpg)
The Sibol men’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team extended its dominance in Southeast Asia, completing a convincing sweep to secure another SEA Games gold medal in Bangkok.
![Fer Casares anchors the Philippine mixed relay team under intense heat. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fernando-Casares-mixed-relay-Gold-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine triathlon team delivered a dominant showing at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, capturing gold medals in the women’s, men’s, and mixed relay events in Rayong, Thailand.
![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.