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SEA Games: Podium hype growing for Filipino shot-putter

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Feb 26 05:25 AM

From a dismal campaign at the 2019 Games, Mantua could bag a medal in Vietnam, thanks to hard work and taking his coach’s advice to heart. Read more »

Gilas Women excited to defend SEA Games gold

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 05:16 PM

After their historic triumph in 2019, the Gilas Pilipinas Women are more determined than ever to prove that they are the best in the region. Read more »

Biado in for busy 2022, eyes redemption in SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 04:19 PM

Reigning U.S. Open champion Carlo Biado is gearing up for a busy 2022 that includes a possible campaign in the Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam. Read more »

POC wants national athletes to continue training despite SEA Games postponement

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 02:51 PM

Filipino athletes should continue to train even after the 2021 Southeast Asian Games was postponed, according to POC President Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino. Read more »

SEA Games won't be held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 06:33 PM

(UPDATED) The 31st Southeast Asian Games will not be held in 2021, as the region continues to reel from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

'No vaccine, no participation' rule in place for Hanoi SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 02:49 PM

The organizers of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam have imposed a "no vaccine, no participation" policy, the POC announced on Wednesday Read more »

Beach volley teams target good showing in Continental Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 02:36 PM

The national beach volleyball teams expect to put up a good fight in the AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup, set for next month in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Read more »

'Step by step': PH fencers eye 2024 Paris Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 04:06 PM

After falling short in their quest to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, Filipino fencers are targeting the Summer Games in Paris in 2024. Read more »

Weightlifting: After breakout performance, Vanessa Sarno sets sights on SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 04:24 PM

Expectations are soaring for young weightlifter Vanessa Sarno after her breakout performance in the recent Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.   Read more »

Ahead of SEA Games, local fencers set for July qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 05:37 PM

Filipino fencers including top star Samantha Catantan will vie for their spots in the national team that will compete in the 2021 Southeast Asian Games through the national championships in July.    Read more »

Fencing: Catantan eyes redemption in Vietnam SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 03:59 PM

Filipina fencer Sam Catantan is determined to cap an eventful 2021 with a better campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam this November.   Read more »

Weightlifting federation to hold tryouts for SEA Games spots in August

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:25 PM

The country's top weightlifters will battle for their spots in the national team in August. Read more »

Taguig, Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay to host training bubbles for national athletes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 01:33 PM

The cities of Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay, and Taguig have agreed to host the training camps of national athletes who will compete in the 2021 SEA Games.  Read more »

Fernandez calls on LGUs to support 'bubble training' of national athletes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 03:13 PM

Ramon Fernandez, the chef de mission to the 2021 SEA Games, is hoping to get the support of local government units as they prepare for the biennial competition in Vietnam.    Read more »

PSC looks to partner with LGUs for training 'bubbles'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 04:59 PM

The PSC is looking for ways to get the national teams back in action ahead of the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam later this year. Read more »

Vaccines for SEA Games athletes 'on the way soon'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 05:17 PM

SBP President Al Panlilio has assembled a team to help in the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines for Filipino athletes who will compete in the 2021 SEA Games in Hanoi. Read more »

Volleyball: Jaja Santiago determined to play for PH in 2021 SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 04:19 PM

After missing the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, Filipina middle blocker Jaja Santiago is determined to make up for lost time in the 2021 edition of the biennial event. Read more »

Host Vietnam includes Mobile Legends, 7 other esports events in 2021 SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 05:31 PM

It looks like the Philippines will get the chance to defend its title in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

PSC OKs SEA Games roster, but still awaits green light from IATF before training resumes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 10:40 PM

The SEA Games-bound athletes and other members of the national team are also set to receive their allowances.  Read more »

House panel approves resolution to prioritize athletes for COVID-19 vaccine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 06:24 PM

Filipino athletes -- particularly those who will compete in the Olympics and the Southeast Asian Games -- are now part of the priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »