Rappler's latest stories on 2019 Southeast Asian Games
PH athletes clamor for same support in Vietnam SEA Games 2021
'Hopefully, we still get that kind of preparation by the next SEA Games in Vietnam,' says men’s water polo team member Roy Cañete

Gamers and G-strings: 5 unusual moments from SEA Games 2019
Sporting spectacle aside, here are some unusual and unforgettable moments in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

Hidilyn Diaz to Filipinas: 'We can be both strong and beautiful’
'One thing I learned is that I can be beautiful whenever I compete. We are beautiful in our on ways and as Filipinas, we are also strong,' says weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz

HIGHLIGHTS: SEA Games 2019 Closing Ceremonies
It's time to celebrate the Southeast Asian athletes' feats as the curtains come down on the 2019 SEA Games

Olsim, Barbosa shore up PH assault in kickboxing, taekwondo
Jerry Olsim rules the men's -69kg kick light division in kickboxing, while Kurt Bryan Barbosa tops the men's -54kg in taekwondo
Jamie Lim, daughter of PBA legend, nails SEA Games karatedo gold
Karateka Jamie Lim joins her father and legendary basketball player Samboy Lim as a SEA Games gold medalist with a gritty win in the women's +61kg finals

SEA Games 2019: Timor-Leste no longer empty-handed
Enduring 7 days without a podium finish in the 2019 SEA Games, Timor-Leste wins 3 bronze medals in taekwondo and boxing
LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Indonesia - SEA Games 2019 basketball semifinals
Gilas Pilipinas vies for a spot in the gold medal match against an Indonesia side mentored by former Philippine coach Rajko Toroman
Lopez, PH taekwondo team kick way to 3 SEA Games gold
Pauline Lopez, Samuel Morrison, and Dave Cea all deliver gold medals as the Philippine taekwondo team dominates on the second day of competition
After disqualification, Eric Cray leads PH to relay gold
Eric Cray misses the chance to reclaim his title as Southeast Asia's fastest man, but redeems himself with a relay gold

Amit trumps Centeno, cops SEA Games 9-ball gold
Rubilen Amit walks away with the 9-ball gold this time after succumbing to Chezka Centeno in the women's 10-ball finals
Gilas Women dethrone Malaysia, win away from historic SEA Games gold
Led by Afril Bernardino, the Philippines comes from behind to assure itself of a silver-medal finish
Palicte, Suarez banner PH boxing semis sweep
Charly Suarez, James Palicte and 3 other Filipino boxers reach the gold medal match in their respective divisions
Skater Means relishes PH team debut: 'It is my dream'
Rising Fil-Am skateboarder Christiana Means proves to be as entertaining as she’s good

Junna Tsukii 'bullied' by coach after clinching SEA Games karate gold
'I don't know you in my team, you are not my athlete. I don't want to see you. I don't want to talk to you. You're not living for me. I don't know any Junna Tsukii,’ the national coach tells karate star Junna Tsukii

WATCH: PH smashes records to stay on top in SEA Games 2019 Day 7
Sprinter Kristina Knott and pole vault star EJ Obiena pull off record-breaking romps in athletics action
Gold rush in SEA Games taekwondo as PH rakes in 4 golds, 4 silvers
The poomsae team fuels the Philippines' gold factory, winning at least a silver in each of the 8 categories on the first day of competition
Patrombon, Alcantara nip compatriots for lone SEA Games tennis gold
Francis Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon come from behind to beat Treat Huey and Ruben Gonzales in the all-Filipino men's double finals
[PODCAST] May conflict of interest ba si Alan Cayetano sa SEA Games 2019?
Paano napunta sa ilalim ng kontrol ni Alan Peter Cayetano ang bilyon-bilyong pondo para sa 30th Southeast Asian Games 2019?

Christine Hallasgo upsets marathon queen Tabal for SEA Games gold
Bukidnon bet Christine Hallasgo spoils Mary Joy Tabal's back-to-back golden bid in SEA Games marathon

[OPINYON] Paano naman naging kasalanan ng media ang kapalpakan sa SEA Games?
Bilyon-bilyong pera ng bayan ang ginastos sa Palarong ‘yan, tapos ang gusto 'nyo ay manahimik lang ang media tungkol sa mga kapalpakan ng organizers? Ano kayo, nanalo sa lotto?

Cayetano’s Phisgoc gets award from Phisgoc-endorsed body
The Sports Industry Award Asia's own website says it is ‘endorsed’ and ‘supported’ by the Cayetano-led SEA Games organizing committee

Seeking first SEA Games gold, Efren 'Bata' Reyes plays in unique pool event
Arguably the greatest pool player of all time, Efren 'Bata' Reyes aims to add that elusive SEA Games gold medal to his collection
WATCH: Gilas Pilipinas laser-focused on SEA Games 2019 gold quest
Despite boasting an All-Star lineup, Philippine basketball team coach Tim Cone thinks complacency won’t be an issue
Teen coach Chino Mulingtapang leads PH speed skating team
Meet Chino Mulingtapang, the gutsy 18-year-old senior high school student calling the shots for the Philippine speed skating team

Slaughter completes Gilas Pilipinas SEA Games lineup
Greg Slaughter will form a towering frontcourt with June Mar Fajardo as the Philippines shoots for a 13th straight gold medal in the 2019 SEA Games
Will Typhoon Tisoy affect SEA Games 2019?
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games won't be extended even as organizers postpone several events due to Typhoon Tisoy

Families evacuated as Typhoon Tisoy cancels SEA Games windsurfing event
(UPDATED) More than 3,000 people are in evacuation centers by Sunday afternoon, December 1, mostly in schools and gymnasiums in Camarines Norte

HIGHLIGHTS: SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremonies
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games officially unfolds with a glitzy opening ceremony at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Saturday, November 30

WATCH: PH boxing team eyes golden rush
Filipino sluggers look to draw inspiration and strength from a supportive home crowd in their quest for gold in the 2019 SEA Games
SEA Games 2019
Get the latest news as the Philippines hosts the 30th Southeast Asian Games from November 30 to December 11

Far out: Myanmar's first surfing team to take off at SEA Games 2019
Myanmar wants to make a splash when it debuts in the surfing competitions of the Southeast Asian Games here in the Philippines

POC to meet, iron out 'crucial' 2019 SEA Games preparations
Vargas puts aside politics as he sets up a 'mutually acceptable' schedule for a POC board meeting

LOOK: New device tracks national athletes' performance
SmarTracks allows Filipino athletes to monitor their progress for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

Philippine Swimming Inc warns member teams of 'other group'
Only the FINA-recognized swimming body of the Philippines can conduct national tryouts for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

LOOK: Netizens slam official SEA Games mascot 'Pami'
As was the case with the SEA Games logo, netizens did not waste time ridiculing the 'smiling sponge ball-type figure'

Philippine eagle shines as netizens redesign 2019 SEA Games logo
(UPDATED) Check out these alternatives that Filipinos came up with, after the government's design drew flak

Arnis team assures PH of 20 gold medals in 2019 SEA Games
The PEKAF has been pushing for arnis to be a permanent fixture in the SEA Games' list of sports

Milo Marathon champions to represent PH in 2019 SEA Games
Laoag hosts the 42nd edition where the winners will get more than just cash rewards

LOOK: Basketball, boxing banner 30 sports initially approved for 2019 SEA Games
The SEA Games Federation looks to add more sports upon the recommendation of the 11 participating countries

Vargas goal: 'Go beyond disputes and look for the best athletes'
The new POC president already has a lot of plans in mind for Philippine sports
