Philippines at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games: What you need to know

The Philippines is participating in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, which will officially open on Tuesday, December 9, and run until December 20, 2025.

The country will send a delegation of around 1,600 people, including athletes and coaches, to Thailand, marking its largest contingent in the history of the biennial meet.

Here are the key details about the Philippines’ participation in the SEA Games:

Schedule of Select Sports

• Opening Ceremony: December 9
• Basketball 5x5: December 13–19
• Weightlifting: December 13–17
• Athletics: December 11–16
• Swimming: December 10–14
• Esports: December 13–19
• Boxing: December 10–13; December 15–19
• Indoor Volleyball: December 10–19
• Football: December 3–18

Some of the notable athletes competing for the Philippines:

Gilas Pilipinas Men

Jamie Malonzo
Dalph Panopio
Thirdy Ravena
Matthew Wright
Ray Parks
Ced Manzano
Justin Chua
Robert Bolick
Von Pessumal
Allen Liwag
Abu Tratter
Veejay Pre

Weightlifting

Hidilyn Diaz
Rosegie Ramos
Jhodie Peralta
Elreen Ando
Kristel Macrohon
Fernando Agad Jr.
Dave Pacaldo
Albert Delos Santos
John Dexter Tabique

Boxing

Eumir Marcial
Nesthy Petecio
Aira Villegas
Wlejon Mindoro
Bryan Barquarto
Marvin Tabamo
Flint Jara
Ian Clark Bautista
Junmilardo Ogayre
Ofelia Magno
Risa Pasuit
Hergie Bacyadan

Alas Pilipinas Men

Bryan Bagunas
Marck Espejo
Kim Malabunga
Lloyd Josafat
Vince Lorenzo
Owa Retamar
Eco Adajar
Leo Ordiales
Buds Buddin
Peng Taguibolos
Josh Ybañez
Al-Bukharie Sali
Louie Ramirez
Jade Disquitado

Alas Pilipinas Women

Bella Belen
Angel Canino
Dawn Catindig
Jia De Guzman
Vanie Gandler
Justine Jazareno
Eya Laure
Shaina Nitura
Dell Palomata
Amie Provido
Alyssa Solomon
Alleiah Malaluan
Mars Alba

Athletics

EJ Obiena
John Cabang Tolentino
Janry Ubas
Richard Salano
Jessa Mae Roda
Lauren Hoffman
Kristina Knott
Hokett Delos Santos
Eric Cray
Elijah Cole
Robyn Brown

Esports

Karl Gabriel Nepomuceno
Kiel Calvin Soriano
Sanford Vinuya
Alston Pabico
Jaypee Dela Cruz

Swimming

Kayla Sanchez
Chloe Isleta
Xiandi Chua

Wushu

Agatha Wong
Jones Inso

Triathlon

Kira Ellis
Kim Mangrobang
Kim Remolino

Tennis

Alex Eala
Francis Casey Alcantara
AJ Lim

Taekwondo

Kurt Barbosa

Gymnastics

Juancho Miguel Besana
John Ivan Cruz
Aleah Finnegan
Elaiza Yulo

Fencing

Sam Catantan
Juliana Gomez

Rowing

Joanie Delgaco
Cris Nievarez

What will the athletes wear?

Athletes will wear a blue tracksuit featuring Philippine icons such as the Taal Volcano.

For the opening ceremony, delegates joining the parade will don the “Laro ng Lahi” outfit designed by Avel Bacudio.

Cash incentives for medalists

Republic Act No. 10699, signed in 2015, also known as the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, mandates the state to support national athletes and coaches by providing benefits and incentives.

Individual events (e.g., gymnastics, weightlifting):

Gold Medalists: P300,000
Silver Medalists: P150,000
Bronze Medalists: P60,000

Team Events (eg. basketball, volleyball, etc.)

Teams with fewer than five participants: They will receive the same incentives as individual medalists, divided equally among team members.

Teams with more than five participants: Each member receives 25% of the incentive for individual medalists.

Demonstration or exhibition sports: Medalists receive 25% of the Olympic cash incentives.

Cash Incentives for Coaches

A coach must have trained a national athlete for at least six months before the international event. Eligible coaches receive 50% of the athlete’s cash incentive. If an athlete has multiple coaches, the amount is divided among them.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News