Philippines Taekwondo Roars Back With Double Poomsae Medals
![Philippine taekwondo earned two Asian Games medals through Juliana Candelaria and Jeus Yape in poomsae. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design915-400x200.png)
Juliana Candelaria won silver and Jeus Yape added bronze as Philippine taekwondo secured two Asian Games poomsae medals.
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Justin Kobe Macario wins first Philippine gold in SEA Games freestyle poomsae
![Macario celebrates after clinching the Philippines’ first gold medal of the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Poomsae-Gold-Justin-Kobe-Macario-3372-400x200.jpg)
Justin Kobe Macario opened the Philippines’ campaign with a breakthrough gold in men’s freestyle poomsae, delivering the country’s first top finish of the SEA Games.