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BANGKOK — A strong finish propelled the Philippine men’s ice hockey team towards a convincing 7-2 victory over Malaysia in their opening match of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games here at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena on Wednesday night. After undisciplined defense resulted in multiple penalties for the team, the 2017 gold medalists found themselves down by a goal, …

BANGKOK — Islay Bomogao is on a roll, having won multiple matches this year in her professional career as a Muay Thai fighter in Singapore promotion ONE Championship, but as she faces a new challenge in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, she’s staying on her guard. The No. 1 ranked -45kg fighter in the country leads the Philippines’ Muay contingent …

By Robert Andaya BANGKOK, Thailand — The Filipino athletes will be the center of attention when the Philippines takes part in the opening ceremonies of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Rajamangala  National Stadium here Tuesday. This was stressed by Philippine Olympic Committee  (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino during  an interview with Manila-based sportswriters  after attending the SEA Games …

TENNIS champion Alex Eala and volleyball ace Bryan Bagunas have been chosen to carry the Philippine flag during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok on Tuesday. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino selected the two athletes, citing their prominence and impact in their respective sports. “Popularity aside, Alex and Bryan have made impacts …

FROM regional and Continental supremacy, jiu-jitsu ace Annie Ramirez brought her dominance to the global stage. The Filipina warrior struck gold at the JJIF World Championships in Bangkok with a smashing run capped by a 2-0 victory over Astrid Scholin of Sweden in the adult -57kg Gi division then annexed the mint in the -57kg No-Gi event for a rare …

The 67-member Philippine delegation, which includes 48 athletes, is scheduled to depart for Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday, Dec. 7, and Monday, Dec. 8, for the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. The bulk of the delegation, composed of athletes and officials from para archery, para athletics, boccia, goalball, para powerlifting, para swimming and para table tennis, will depart on …

By Robert Andaya ALL set for Team Philippines. The Philippines is gearing up for its biggest-ever campaign in the Southeast Asian Games as it prepares to send more than 1,600 delegates to the 2025 edition in Thailand. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino confirmed that the Thailand-bound Filipino contingent will eclipse the 1,115-strong lineup the country assembled when …

PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel Corporation …

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event …

All 10 sports scheduled to take place in the southern Thailand province of Songkhla for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games will now be held in Bangkok. The report of the sudden change of the venues came after the Thailand SEA Games organizing committee reported widespread damage due to relentless flooding caused by heavy rains for the past several days. Songkhla, …