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(Eagle News)–The Philippines added golds to its medal tally on Sunday, Dec. 1, with wins in different categories in the dancesport event. Mark Jayson Gayon and partner May Joy Renigen took home the gold in the Standard Waltz and Slow Foxtrot categories. Sean Mischa Aranar and Ana Leonila Nualla, on the other hand, dominated the Viennese Waltz and Tango events. With their wins, the Philippines’ gold medal tally rises to seven.
This table provided by Southeast Asian Games organizers shows the medal tally of each participating country as of Dec. 1, 12:45 p.m.: The host country, the Philippines, is so far leading, with a haul of seven gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes.
(Eagle News)–The Philippines defeated Indonesia in the preliminary round of the women’s sepak takraw event in Subic on Sunday, Dec. 1. The final score was 670-660. Earlier, John Chicano clinched the country’s first gold in the 30th SEA Games with a win against fellow Filipino Kim Remolino in the men’s triathlon event. Filipinos Kim Mangrobang and Kim Kilgroe also won gold and silver, respectively, in the women’s triathlon event. The Philippines’ Agatha Wong was declared […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is now hoisted over three areas as Typhoon “Tisoy” moves westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar are under the storm signal. Signal No. 1, on the other hand, is hoisted over Quezon including Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Island, Marinduque, and Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, northern Iloilo (Ajuy, Anilao, Balasan, Banate, Barotac Viejo, Batad, […]
Fellow Filipino Kim Remolino gets silver (Eagle News)–John Chicano on Sunday, Dec. 1, clinched the Philippines’ first gold in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, with a convincing win in the men’s triathlon event. Chicano, who clocked in at one hour, 53 minutes and 24 seconds, also made a new SEA Games record. Finishing second was fellow Filipino Kim Remolino, with a time of 1:55:01. Indonesian Muhammad Ahlul Firman clinched the bronze medal, with a time […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte enjoyed watching the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Philippine Arena. This is according to Senator Bong Go, former longtime aide of the President, who accompanied the chief executive in watching the ceremony live on Saturday, Nov. 30. According to Go, the President enjoyed because the Filipino people showed that they are united in supporting our athletes. “The Senator and the President urge the Philippine Team to […]
(Eagle News)–More areas have been placed under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon “Tisoy” maintained its strength and moved westward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the signal is hoisted over Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Island Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Camotes Island and Leyte. The same signal may be raised over Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Marinduque, Romblon, Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Southern Leyte, the […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte proudly waved and cheered as he and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah watched the spectacular opening ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30. With spectators from the 11 participating nations, the historic opening ceremonies showcased dazzling performances, including cultural dances and songs featuring the best of the Philippine culture with the thematic thread of inclusivity, “We Win as One.” The audience […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures, world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and world women’s boxing champion Nesthy Petecio are seen carrying the Southeast Asian Games symbolic torch to light up the cauldron at the New Clark City in Tarlac. The lighting up of the cauldron signals the start of the 30th SEA Games.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Nov. 30, formally declared the 30th Southeast Asian Games open, before thousands of spectators at the Philippine Arena. “I declare open the SEA Games for the 30th time celebrating the games of Southeast Asia. Mabuhay kayong lahat,” President Duterte, who was wearing a barong Tagalog, said. Prior to this, spectators were treated to colorful performances that showcased Filipino culture, including the native dance singkil and other native sports such […]
(Eagle News) – Brunei’s Prime Minister Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei, attended the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader was welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte at the Philippine Arena. They then proceeded to seat together with other officials and their delegation. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, son Prince Abdul Mateen, and daughter Princess […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the Philippine Arena for the 30th SEA Games opening ceremonies. Duterte arrived at around 6:30 p.m., before the scheduled start of the historic SEA Games opening at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) chairperson and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, and Atty. GP Santos of Maligaya Development Corporation, and other sports officials. […]
