![Olympic medalist Sanchez continues to dominate SEA Games swimming events. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEA-Swimming-100m-backstroke-Kayla-Sanchez-gold-1242-400x200.jpg)
Olympian Kayla Sanchez continued her dominant run at the 33rd SEA Games, winning her third gold in the women’s 100m backstroke and keeping her medal bid alive in five remaining events.
![Maxine Bautista impresses in her SEA Games debut with a silver medal performance. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bautista_Maxine-2-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines added two more medals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games as Maxine Bautista earned silver in women’s figure skating and Paolo Borromeo captured bronze in men’s, both in their SEA Games debuts.
![Al-Bukharie Sali powers through Myanmar’s defense for a crucial point. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Men-Al-Bukharie-Sali-8841-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines men’s indoor volleyball team kicked off its 33rd Southeast Asian Games campaign with a 3-0 victory over Myanmar, powered by veteran hitters Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo.
![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.