The 33rd Southeast Asian Games officially concluded on December 20 in Thailand, with Team Philippines delivering a strong overall performance at the biennial meet.
With its largest delegation ever, the Philippines fielded over 1,500 athletes and officials who competed in Bangkok and Chonburi from December 9 to 20, 2025. The Games marked the country’s return to competition since the 2023 edition in Cambodia, and Filipino athletes made their presence felt across multiple sports.
By the end of the tournament, the Philippines secured 50 gold medals, highlighting a successful campaign despite the challenges faced by athletes throughout the competition.
One of the standout victories came from Alex Eala, who captured the gold medal in women’s singles tennis. The WTA world No. 53 dominated Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, 6–1, 6–2, becoming the third Filipina to win the event in SEA Games history.
History was also made in football as the Philippine women’s national team claimed its first-ever SEA Games gold medal. The Philippine bet edged out defending champions Vietnam in a dramatic 6–5 final, marking the country’s first gold in the sport since joining the competition in 1985.
Basketball once again proved to be a stronghold for the Philippines, with both Gilas Pilipinas Men’s and Women’s teams winning gold medals. The double triumph reaffirmed the country’s regional dominance in the sport.
Check out the complete list of gold medalists below.
Taekwondo – Justin Kobe Macario
Swimming – Kayla Sanchez, Xiandi Chua, Chloe Isleta, Heather White (Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay)
Jiu-Jitsu – Kimberly Anne Custodio (Women’s Ne-Waza 49kg)
Jiu-Jitsu – Dean Roxas (Men’s Ne-Waza 85kg)
Gymnastics – Aleah Finnegan (Women’s Vault)
Baseball – Philippine Baseball Team
Taekwondo – Tachiana Mangin (Women’s -49kg Kyorugi)
Gymnastics – John Ivan Cruz (Men’s Vault)
Swimming – Kayla Sanchez (Women’s 100m Freestyle)
Athletics – John Cabang Tolentino (Men’s 110m Hurdles)
Athletics – Hokett Delos Santos (Men’s Decathlon)
Judo – Chino Sy (Men’s Individual)
Skateboarding – Mazel Paris Alegado (Women’s Park)
Swimming – Kayla Sanchez (Women’s 100m Backstroke)
Skateboarding – Jericho Francisco Jr. (Men’s Park)
Wushu – Agatha Wong (Women’s Individual)
Judo – Philippine Judo Team (Mixed Team Event)
Wushu – Jones Inso (Men’s Individual)
Weightlifting – Elreen Ando (Women’s 63kg)
Shooting – Edcel John Gino (Men’s Open Production Optic)
Shooting – Genesis Pible (Women’s Open Production Optic)
Practical Shooting – Rolly Nathaniel Tecson (Men’s Open Standard)
Practical Shooting – Erin Mattea Micor (Women’s Open)
Athletics – Hussein Loraña (Men’s 800m)
Athletics – Naomi Marjorie Cesar (Women’s 800m)
Rowing – Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon (Women’s Double Sculls)
Kickboxing – Zyra Bon-As (Women’s Low Kick 48kg)
Rhythmic Gymnastics – Jasmine Althea Ramilo (Women’s Individual All-Around)
Athletics – EJ Obiena (Men’s Pole Vault)
Triathlon – Kira Ellis, Raven Faith Alcoseba, Kim Mangrobang (Women’s Relay)
Triathlon – Inaki Emil Lorbes, Fer Casares, Matthew Justine Hermosa (Men’s Relay)
Muay Thai – Islay Erika Bomogao (Women’s Combat)
Muay Thai – LJ Rafael Yasay (Men’s Combat 51kg)
Esports – Sibol Men’s Team (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)
Triathlon – Kira Ellis, Fer Casares, Kim Remolino, Raven Faith Alcoseba (Mixed Team Relay)
Modern Pentathlon – Melvin Sacay (Men’s Laser Run Individual)
Flying Disc – Philippine Flying Disc Team (Mixed Division)
Windsurfing – Dhenver John Castillo (Men’s U19 IQFoil)
Football – Filipinas (Women’s Football)
Tennis – Alex Eala (Women’s Singles)
Softball – RP Blu Boys (Men’s Softball)
Modern Pentathlon – Michael Ver Comaling (Men’s Individual Triathle)
Short Track Speed Skating – Peter Groseclose (Men’s 500m)
Bowling – Kenneth Chua, Marc Custodio, Artegal Barrientos, Mark Jesus San Jose (Men’s 10-Pin Team of Four)
Beach Volleyball – Alas Pilipinas (Women’s)
Softball – RP Blu Girls (Women’s Softball)
Basketball – Gilas Pilipinas Women (Women’s 5×5)
Wrestling – Gabriel Dinette (Men’s 86kg)
Boxing – Eumir Marcial (Men’s 80kg)
Modern Pentathlon – Samuel German (Men’s Obstacle Laser Run)
Basketball – Gilas Pilipinas Men (Men’s 5×5)
The Philippines ranked 6th overall, with a total of 50 gold, 73 silver, and 154 bronze medals. Sports officials hailed the campaign as a success, setting a positive tone for the country’s future international competitions.
Congratulations to all our athletes!