(Eagle News)–The Palace was all praises for the 30th South East Asian Games athletes and their support staff, calling all of them winners. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement as the biennial event officially drew to a close and officially handed the hosting chores for the next SEA Games to Vietnam on Wednesday, Dec. 11 “The Palace congratulates all the athletes and their support staff. All of you did a wonderful job giving pride […]
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Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Saturday noon
(Eagle News)–This table provided by South East Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the medal tally of participating countries in the biennial sports event. The tally, which is as of noon, December 7, shows the Philippines pulling away with 73 golds, 55 silvers and 50 bronzes, for a total of 178 medals. Vietnam holds second place with 38 golds, 42 silvers and 54 bronzes, or 134 medals. Indonesia is in third place, with 41 golds, 40 […]
Amid race for SEA Games gold, Filipino surfer rescues Indonesian competitor being hit by strong waves
(Eagle News) –Filipino Roger Casugay didn’t mind setting aside the battle for the South East Asian Games gold in the surfing competition on Friday, Dec. 6. For him, it was more important to save his competitor, Indonesia’s Arip Nurhidayat, who was being hit by strong waves after his leash got detached from his surfboard during the ongoing event in La Union, netizen Jefferson Ganuelas said. The scenes were captured by Ganuelas in pictures, which were […]
Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
(Eagle News)–This table provided by South East Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the updated medal tally of participating countries in the biennial event. As of 2 p.m. of December 4, the Philippines continues to lead the pack, with a haul of 52 golds, 33 silvers and 19 bronzes, for a total of 104 medals. Vietnam is in second place, with 23 golds, 27 silvers and 19 bronzes, for a total of 75 medals.
SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Day 2, 9 p.m.
(Eagle News)–This table provided by Southeast Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the medal tally of participating countries in the sporting event. The Philippines continues to lead the pack, with 39 golds, 22 silvers and 14 bronzes, for a total of 75 medals.
DOT launches website offering travel packages, promos for SEA Games participants
(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has launched a website with travel promos for participants of the 30th Southeast Asian Games who wish to take the opportunity to go around the country. In a statement, the DOT said the SEA Games microsite features various sports activities, cultural heritage sites, beaches, local cuisines and products, among other uniquely Filipino offerings. “Tour packages include guided cultural tours and dining with entertainment shows in Manila; private resorts in Laguna; […]
PHL men’s, women’s 3×3 basketball teams clinch gold medals at the 30th SEA Games
(Eagle News)–The Philippines’ men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams added more golds to the country’s medal tally after defeating their opponents in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday, Dec. 2. The men’s basketball team routed Indonesia, which settled for a silver finish in the games held at the FilOil V Arena in San Juan. The final score was 21-9. The women’s basketball team, on the other hand, defeated Thailand, which put up a fight […]
Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Dec. 2, 11 a.m.
(Eagle News)–This table provided by Southeast Asian Games organizers shows the medal tally of countries participating in the biennial sporting event. The Philippines is still in the lead, with 24 golds, 14 silvers and nine bronzes, for a total of 47 medals.
Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of 7:30 p.m. of Dec. 1
(Eagle News)–This table provided by Southeast Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the medal tally of participants in the biennial event as of Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. The table shows the Philippines still leading, with 20 golds, 10 silvers and five bronzes, with a total of 35 medals.
PHL clinches more golds with wins in arnis, women’s sepak takraw events
(Eagle News)–The Philippines hauled more golds in the 30th Southeast Asian Games with wins in arnis and the women’s sepak takraw events. Dexler Bolambao took home the country’s first gold medal in arnis, after defeating Paing Soe of Myanmar in the bantamweight division via unanimous decision. In third place was Cambodia’s Nget Deb. The Philippine women’s sepak takraw team dominated the event with a win against Indonesia, who took home the silver. Myanmar clinched the […]
PHL adds golds to SEA Games medal tally after wins in dancesport
(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.





