![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-6-1024x683.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-7505-1024x684.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas falls to Indonesia in SEA Games men’s volleyball
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-1024x575.jpg)
Baricuatro and Jara secure gold-medal fights at SEA Games boxing
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-1024x575.jpg)
Filipino boxers settle for bronzes as Magno, Pasuit bow out in SEA Games
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-7334-1024x684.jpg)
Kayla Sanchez shines with three golds and five silvers at SEA Games
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-1024x576.jpg)
Marcial and Mindoro aim for boxing gold in SEA Games semifinals
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/2025/12/096A6836-1024x672.jpg)
Alex Eala reaches SEA Games women’s singles final after semifinal win
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-0701-1024x683.jpg)
Philippine U-22 eyes historic bronze after semis setback at SEA Games
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-5-1024x682.jpg)
Delgaco and Paraon row Philippines to 26th SEA Games gold
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_9206-1024x683.jpg)
Cesar, Loraña strike gold in 800m at SEA Games
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.