![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-0701-400x200.jpg)
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.
![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_9206-400x200.jpg)
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.
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The Philippine U22 squad is through to the SEA Games semifinals for the first time since 1991 and now aims to end the drought with a long-awaited medal run.
![Alex Eala prepares for her second SEA Games appearance in Bangkok. [photo credit: POC Media Pool]]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-2025-Opening-Ceremony-Bryan-Bagunas-Alex-Eala-2031-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala’s return to the Southeast Asian Games injects momentum into Team Philippines as the tennis competition opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Bangkok.
![Officials ensure Team Philippines is ready for the SEA Games kickoff. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/poc4-400x200.png)
The Philippines has chosen Alexandra Eala and Bryan Bagunas to serve as flag bearers for the SEA Games opening ceremony in Bangkok.