![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.
![Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon celebrate after winning gold in the women’s 2,000-meter rowing event at the SEA Games in Rayong. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rowing-womens-double-sculls-Joanie-Delgaco-and-Kristine-Paraon-5-400x200.jpg)
Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon captured the Philippines’ 26th gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games, defying expectations in a thrilling 2,000-meter rowing final in Rayong, Thailand.
![Naomi Marjorie Cesar celebrates after winning gold in the women’s 800 meters at the SEA Games in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9206-400x200.jpg)
Teen runner Naomi Marjorie Cesar announced her arrival on the regional stage with a stunning 800-meter gold, while Hussein Loraña outkicked the field to give the Philippines a second athletics title at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![Jhonard Clarito, Caelan Tiongson, and Gian Mamuyac lead Rain or Shine to a Top 4 finish in the Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES2011-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine drilled Magnolia from three-point range and captured a 101-92 victory to clinch a Top 4 finish and a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
![Bernadeth Pons in action at Jomtien Beach Arena during the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Beach-Volley-Bernadeth-Pons-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s beach volleyball team booked a historic finals berth at the 33rd SEA Games with a 2-0 sweep of Vietnam, setting up their first-ever gold medal match appearance.
![Erin Mattea Micor lifts the Philippines’ first gold in women’s open individual practical shooting. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Practical-shooting-Erin-Mattea-Micor-2-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines captured four gold medals in practical shooting at the 33rd SEA Games, highlighted by victories from Rolly Nathaniel Tecson, Edcel John Gino, Genesis Pible, and Erin Mattea Micor at the THPSA Shooting Range in Chonburi.