![Ange Kouame powers through the defense for Gilas 3x3. [FIBA.com file photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_476-400x200.png)
Joseph Sedurifa sank the decisive two-pointer as Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men edged Malaysia, 21-19, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![hockey representation image [Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-hockey-puck-and-hockey-stick-6847470/]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6847470-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s ice hockey team fell 13-0 to host Thailand in their SEA Games debut but remains confident of contending for a medal as they prepare for upcoming matches.
![Langbayan executes a decisive move to secure his podium finish in men’s -62kg jiu jitsu. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LANGBAYAN-GODWIN-2-400x200.jpg)
Godwin Langbayan earned a bronze medal in the men’s -62kg jiu jitsu fighting class, giving the Philippines its first jiu jitsu podium finish at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
![With seasoned veterans and young talent, PH spikers are confident despite limited practice. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alas-pilipinas-in-seag-opening-ceremony-400x200.png)
The Philippine women’s volleyball team takes on powerhouse Thailand in Pool A of the 33rd SEA Games, aiming to set the tone for a podium run despite a short preparation period.
Philippine golfers arrive in Pattaya, Thailand, aiming for podium finishes in both individual and team events at the 33rd SEA Games.
![Macario celebrates after clinching the Philippines’ first gold medal of the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Poomsae-Gold-Justin-Kobe-Macario-3372-400x200.jpg)
Justin Kobe Macario opened the Philippines’ campaign with a breakthrough gold in men’s freestyle poomsae, delivering the country’s first top finish of the SEA Games.
![Alex Eala prepares for her second SEA Games appearance in Bangkok. [photo credit: POC Media Pool]]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-2025-Opening-Ceremony-Bryan-Bagunas-Alex-Eala-2031-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala’s return to the Southeast Asian Games injects momentum into Team Philippines as the tennis competition opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Bangkok.
![POC president Abraham Tolentino discusses last-minute changes to the delegation lineup. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cong-2-400x200.jpg)
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino says the entire athletics delegation, including pole vaulter EJ Obiena, will miss the SEA Games opening parade due to tightened royal security in Bangkok.
![Members of the Filipino delegation during the flag raising ceremony [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FLAG-RAISING_CEREMONY-22-400x200.jpg)
POC President Abraham Tolentino will not join the parade at the Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies, saying the night should spotlight the athletes of Team Philippines.
![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.