![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-IMAGES2011-1024x683.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-1024x683.jpg)
Alas Women Beach advances to first-ever SEA Games gold medal match
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-2-1024x683.jpg)
Philippines dominates SEA Games practical shooting, wins four gold medals
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.
![Mark Ashley Fajardo exchanges punches with Bunjoing Sinsiri during the men’s 69kg semifinals at the SEA Games. [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599519229_1182211394075096_7388108565138418370_n-1024x576.jpg)
Mark Ashley Fajardo settles for bronze as Thai fighter claims semifinal win
Mark Ashley Fajardo secured a bronze medal after falling to Thailand’s Bunjoing Sinsiri in the men’s 69kg boxing semifinals at the 33rd SEA Games, finishing his campaign with pride despite the loss.
![Ando celebrates securing the Philippines’ first gold medal in weightlifting. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/63kg-Elreen-Ann-Ando-31-1024x683.jpg)
Ando wins first SEA Games gold for Philippines in weightlifting
Elreen Ando delivered a dominant performance to claim the Philippines’ first gold medal in weightlifting at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, lifting a total of 229 kilograms in the women’s 63kg category in Chonburi.
![Matthew Wright provides steady offense for the Philippines in SEA Games group play. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3rd-Qtr-Gilas-vs-Vietnam-9398-1024x683.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas holds off Vietnam rally to clinch SEA Games semifinal spot
Gilas Pilipinas leaned on late composure and timely shooting to escape a dangerous Vietnam side, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-67 victory that sealed a semifinal berth at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![Team Philippines huddles after defeating Myanmar at Indoor Stadium Huamark. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Men-9150-1024x684.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas eyes momentum vs Indonesia to close SEA Games group play
Semifinal-bound Alas Pilipinas looks to carry momentum into a high-stakes showdown against defending champion Indonesia to close Group B play in the 33rd SEA Games men’s indoor volleyball tournament in Bangkok.
![The Philippine women’s football team focuses on its gold medal goal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_25911-1024x682.jpeg)
Filipinas set sights on SEA Games gold as mission shifts to final goal
With a historic finals berth secured, the Philippine women’s football team has turned its full attention to completing its SEA Games mission — winning gold.
![Alex Eala advances to the SEA Games semifinals with a dominant performance. [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/600129281_1182137640749138_1308531039585386377_n-1024x768.jpg)
Eala books SEA Games semifinal, guarantees another medal in Nonthaburi
Alex Eala marched into the women’s singles semifinals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after a straight-sets win in Thailand, locking in at least another medal to add to her growing haul.
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