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(Eagle News) – 2016 Summer Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took her first Southeast Asian Games gold on Monday, Dec. 2, at the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. Diaz who is also an Airwoman Sergeant of the Philippine Air Force thanked all those who cheered for her during the SEA Games. “Maraming maraming salamat sa support,” she said after the crowd cheered her on during the event. Diaz also won the country’s first gold in […]
(Eagle News)–Some sporting events of the 30th South East Asian Games had to be rescheduled due to the inclement weather. Below is a list, according to SEA Games organizers: Subic cluster • Beach Volleyball (Games Schedules moved earlier to Dec. 2. Dec.3 postponed for Dec.4) • Canoe/Kayak/TBR (Races scheduled for Dec. 6-8) • Muay (Competition to start on Dec. 4 up to Dec.8) • Pencak Silat (Games Schedules moved earlier to Dec. 2. Dec.3 postponed […]
(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.
(Eagle News) — The Philippines continued to dominate the 30th Southeast Asian Games with 38 gold medals and a total medal haul of 67, with victories inspired by cheering from fans in the home court. The host country also won 19 silvers and 10 bronze medals, aside from the 38 gold medals, according to the latest medal tally as of 6:30 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 2, in the 2019 SEA Games website. Second was Vietnam […]
(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; […]
by Mikhail FLORES Agence France Presse Tens of thousands of people were sheltering in evacuation centers as powerful Typhoon Kammuri barreled towards the Philippines, threatening plans for the Southeast Asian Games events near the capital Manila. Kammuri is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday in the nation’s east with intense rains and potent wind gusts of up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour, forecasters said. The storm is on track […]
(Eagle News) — In these series of photos released by Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen striking his signature clenched fist pose together with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, during the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena on Saturday night, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader watched the spectacular opening event to show support for the Brunei athletes. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, […]
(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. thanked and commended the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) for building the world-class 55,000-seater Philippine Arena, making it possible for the successful and spectacular 30th Southeast Asian Games opening that brought pride to the nation. “Thank you Iglesia ni Cristo; thank you for the Arena of the Nation that made this Triumph of the Will to Serve possible,” he said in a tweet. Thank […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines took the lead on Day 1 of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) with 23 golds, 12 silvers and nine bronze medals for a total medal haul of 44. It was a rousing start for the host country which is facing the threat of a typhoon (Kammuri) affecting the games’ venues this week. Dancesport dominated the Philippines gold medal haul, winning the top spot in 10 events. This […]
(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.
(Eagle News) — Senator Richard Gordon expressed his pride with the successful 30th SEA Games opening held at the Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, which has wowed not just those inside the Philippine Arena, but audiences the world over. Gordon who attended the opening ceremonies, along with volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) which he chairs, said that witnessing the spectacular opening ceremonies inside the 55,000-seater arena was truly wonderful […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines leads the medal tally for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) on Sunday, Dec. 1, with 21 golds, 11 silvers and seven bronze medals, for a total of 39 medals, as of 10 p.m. The host country won gold medals in the following sports (renew for updates): 1. men’s triathlon event, John Chicano; 2. women’s wushu, Agatha Wong; 3. women’s triathlon, Kim Mangrobang; 4. dancesport – single dance waltz, […]
