![Flint Jara celebrates after advancing in SEA Games boxing competition in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ABC_0468-400x200.jpg)
Philippine boxing found renewed momentum at the SEA Games as Flint Jara fought through adversity to advance, even as Olympian Nesthy Petecio bowed out in a narrow defeat in Bangkok.
![Poy Erram joins Gilas Pilipinas just in time for the SEA Games opener against Malaysia [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_480-400x200.png)
Veteran big man Poy Erram was named as a late addition to the Gilas Pilipinas lineup just days before its opening game in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball tournament in Bangkok.
![Jordan Heading delivers the best scoring night of his PBA career as TNT rolls into the quarterfinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-13-400x200.jpg)
Jordan Heading delivered the best scoring performance of his PBA career as TNT overwhelmed NLEX to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center.
![PH medalists in para swimming, from left, Bladimir Sebastian Gonzales, Ric Daniel Pasadilla, Raemond Adefuin, Mary Hannah Diesto, and (front) Zach Lucas Obsioma. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/c8b20a6d-85d5-4936-afc4-fc8c3490793f-400x200.jpeg)
Team Philippines continued its medal rush at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai as young para swimmers and para athletes delivered golds across multiple venues.
![Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251212175233-_85A5073-JP-400x200.jpg)
All bouts are official after successful weigh-ins ahead of PFL Lyon, with Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira set for the heavyweight crown and Cris Cyborg cleared for another title defense.
The Professional Fighters League is set to host its inaugural event in Spain, with Costello van Steenis defending his Middleweight World Title against Fabian Edwards in Madrid.
Jack Thompson and Bjorn Hellgren finished tied for the lead at 18-under with one round left in the Saudi Open, setting up an exciting showdown for the Asian Tour season finale.
![Hokett Delos Santos powers through the 1,500 meters to secure decathlon gold for the Philippines. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awarding-Hokket-Delos-Santos_Gold-Decathlon-Mens-4118-400x200.jpg)
John Cabang Tolentino and Hokett Delos Santos starred for the Philippines, claiming gold in the men’s 110m hurdles and decathlon at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![Filipino BMX rider Patrick Coo earns first SEA Games medal in men’s time trial. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MGAL5451-400x200.jpg)
Patrick Coo earned his first Southeast Asian Games podium finish, taking bronze in the BMX men’s time trial in Bangkok while Thailand secured a 1-2 finish.
![CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES347-400x200.jpg)
The Meralco Bolts secured a key 88-78 win over Phoenix Super LPG, marking back-to-back victories and keeping their PBA Philippine Cup playoff hopes alive.