Boracay Swim Meet Becomes Blueprint for PH Sports Tourism
Boracay’s successful Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships has strengthened the Philippines’ case to host larger international competitions.
Boracay open water swimming
Vietnam Dominates as PH Tankers Struggle in Open Water Debut
![Bella Aaliya Pano (left) emerges first in the 3K festival event in the girls 16-17-year-old event of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships yesterday in Malay, Aklan. [PAI/Pet Salvador]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design544-400x200.png)
Vietnam swept the mixed relay golds at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships as the Philippines finished fourth in both divisions.