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SEA Invitational to prepare top esports players for next SEA Games
The SEA Invitational will have 10 countries from the region compete in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile
Cayetano’s charm offensive in House shields him from SEA Games backlash
Once the least trusted among the bets for Speaker, Alan Peter Cayetano works double time to woo House members. His tactics seem to be paying off.
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
Golden trio: Brotherhood key for PH poomsae team
Dustin Jacob Mella, Rodolfo Reyes Jr, and Raphael Enrico Mella capture their third straight SEA Games gold medal together
‘Unlucky’ Azkals deserve better SEA Games finish, says coach
'Sometimes you deserve to go up, but you’re unlucky, but I am confident that we’ll be much better,' says Azkals coach Goran Milojevic
Bigger things await PH men’s volleyball after breakthrough run
After the historic SEA Games campaign of the Philippine men’s volleyball team, national federation LVPI vows to plot an even better training program
Gilas Women hope own pro league comes after historic SEA Games gold
Gilas Pilipinas Women coach Pat Aquino says female basketball players will 'play as hard as they can' if given a chance to play in a professional league
Didal, PH team call for more support, skate parks
Margielyn Didal and the Philippine skateboarding team hope to see more skating facilities after their golden SEA Games romp
Team Lakay banners PH’s successful SEA Games kickboxing campaign
Mentored by Team Lakay lynchpin Mark Sangiao, fighters Gina Iniong, Jerry Olsim and Jean Claude Saclag strike kickboxing gold in the 2019 SEA Games
POC boosts incentives for SEA Games 2019 medalists
An individual gold won by a Filipino athlete in the 2019 SEA Games is now worth P750,000
Colorful, dramatic: The highs and lows of SEA Games 2019
Controversies, inspiring stories, record-breaking performances, and heart-tugging moments – the 2019 Southeast Asian Games had it all
SEA Games affirms Centeno as future of PH billiards, says Amit
Former world pool champion Rubilen Amit says Zamboanga City native Chezka Centeno is the rightful heir to the Philippine billiards throne
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos smash records at SEA Games 2019
The stellar performance of Filipino athletes leads to multiple shattered records in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
'Epal': Netizens irked with Cayetano's 'political' SEA Games 2019 closing speech
As it turns out, not everybody is pleased with the speech delivered by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games closing ceremonies
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
Cone: First SEA Games gold 'up there' with 21 PBA titles
Two decades since settling for a bronze in the Asian Games, Tim Cone wins his first international gold medal in his storied coaching career
WATCH: PH delivers perfect ending in SEA Games 2019
Filipino athletes celebrate their sporting dominance in the country's hosting of the 2019 SEA Games
IN PHOTOS: Black Eyed Peas, Arnel Pineda perform at SEA Games 2019 closing
Vietnam, the next SEA Games host, also flexes its artistic muscles during the closing ceremonies
Kiefer Ravena dedicates 5th SEA Games gold to World Cup team
Extending his record for most gold medals won by a Filipino in SEA Games basketball, Kiefer Ravena doesn't count out the chance of winning another one
In Duterte-land, U2’s Bono touches on the taboo
’You don’t compromise on human rights,’ he wants to tell the President
'Worth it': Philippines reclaims SEA Games 2019 overall championship
Host Philippines officially bags the overall championship after amassing an all-time high 149 golds in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
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
Fajardo saves best for last with first SEA Games gold
After back-to-back heartbreaks in the FIBA World Cup and the PBA, June Mar Fajardo ends his year with a personal milestone
La Union pride: Meet PH’s SEA Games closing rites flag bearer Roger Casogay
Despite all the attention he’s getting, Filipino surfer Roger Casogay remains grounded and doesn't want to be called a hero
Carlos Yulo to receive P3.2 million as Duterte gives SEA Games 2019 bonus
(UPDATED) Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo emerges as the Philippines' most bemedalled athlete in the 2019 SEA Games
WATCH: PH reigns supreme in SEA Games 2019 Day 10
The Philippines extends its reign in several key sporting events in the 2019 SEA Games
Espejo signs with Thai club Visakha after SEA Games silver finish
Fresh from leading the Philippines to a historic podium finish, Marck Espejo brings his act to Thailand
A gold, silver, and bronze on the last day of SEA Games esports
Caviar Acampado takes home the 'Starcraft II' gold while AK Laverez and Doujin Albar get the podium finish in 'Tekken 7'
Team Lakay’s Iniong, Saclag seize kickboxing golds
Philippine kickboxing wraps up its campaign on a triumphant note as Team Lakay members Gina Iniong and Jean Claude Saclag add two more gold medals
No surprise: Gilas rips Thailand by 34 for 18th SEA Games gold
The Philippines retains its status as the undisputed king of men's basketball in the region
Amit, Centeno blank Indonesian duo for 9-ball doubles gold
After copping a gold each in singles play, Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno team up to rule the women’s 9-ball doubles
Gilas Women crush Thailand for historic SEA Games gold
Jack Animam, Janine Pontejos, and Afril Bernardino show the way as the Philippines rules women's basketball for the first time in SEA Games history
Indonesia sweeps anew as PH settles for SEA Games men’s volley silver
Despite settling for silver, the Philippine men's volleyball team closes out its best SEA Games campaign in 42 years
PH hurdles king Eric Cray races to 4th straight SEA Games gold
Putting his early flop behind, Philippine athletics star Eric Cray clocks his season-best time in the SEA Games 400m hurdles
LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Thailand - SEA Games 2019 basketball finals
The Philippines guns for an 18th SEA Games gold medal in men's basketball against Thailand on Tuesday, December 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena
Olympic hopeful Daniel Caluag grabs BMX racing silver
After a heartbreaking start to his SEA Games campaign, Filipino BMX star Daniel Caluag bounces back and clinches a silver
Manuel draws Jokic comparison from ex-Gilas coach Toroman
Vic Manuel gets high praise from Indonesia coach Rajko Toroman, but the 'Muscle Man' laughs it off after helping power Gilas Pilipinas to a SEA Games semifinal win
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Indonesia – SEA Games 2019 men's volleyball gold medal match
After a miraculous semifinal triumph, the Philippine men's volleyball team shoots for a historic SEA Games gold against Indonesia
Stellar year: UP summa cum laude Jamie Lim relishes SEA Games gold
Karateka Jamie Lim replicates the SEA Games success her father and PBA legend Samboy Lim enjoyed when he won a gold in the 1983 edition
After missing NU 6-peat, Animam seeks history with Gilas Women
Jack Animam vows to help Gilas Pilipinas Women capture their first 5-on-5 gold medal in the SEA Games
Dennis Orcollo pockets SEA Games 10-ball gold
Filipino pool star Dennis Orcollo breaks his four-year Southeast Asian Games championship drought
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
Unheralded Bautista, Calano run away with SEA Games athletics golds
Philippine bets Clinton Kingsley Bautista and Melvin Calano deliver golden surprises on Day 4 of athletics action
WATCH: PH reclaims boxing dominance in SEA Games 2019 Day 9
Philippine boxing makes a rousing comeback with 7 golds, surpassing its two-gold haul in the 2017 edition
Valdez takes benching in stride as PH drops SEA Games bronze match
After the Philippine volleyball team's gut-wrenching loss, Alyssa Valdez says 'if it’s not our time, it’s not our time'
Philippines brings home the gold medal for 'Dota 2'
The Philippines comes from behind in epic game 5 finish
Gilas Pilipinas proves too much for Toroman-led Indonesia to reach finals
Chris Ross, Matthew Wright, and Marcio Lassiter all find their touch from long range as the Philippines sets up a SEA Games 2019 finals date with Thailand
Marcial, Suarez bolster PH boxing gold haul
Eumir Marcial stops his opponent in 71 seconds as 5 Filipino boxers wrap up the country’s ring campaign in resounding fashion
Pinay boxers Gabuco, Petecio strike SEA Games golds
Josie Gabuco and Nesthy Petecio enthrall the crowd as the Filipina boxers ace their final assignments
