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.
Philippine open water swimming
Talosig Turns Low Expectations Into Stunning Boracay Bronze
![Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig won bronze in the women's 20-and-above division at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships. [PAI/Pet Salvador photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design548-400x200.png)
La Salle swimmer Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig won bronze in her first international open water meet at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships.
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.
Della Bags Silver in International Debut at Southeast Asia Open Water Championships
Anton Paulo Dominick Della opened the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships with an age-group silver in the men’s 10-kilometer race.