PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena showed how world-class athletes adapt to challenging situations en route to dominating their respective events in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *Philippines' Ernest John Obiena celebrates after winning the men's pole vault final during the...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena defended their gymnastics and pole vault titles to banner the Philippines' five-gold haul Monday, May 8, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *EJ Obiena is now a three-time SEA Games champion. (SEA Games media pool)* The two-time world champion...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said that the conduct of joint patrols by the Philippines and its key allies will likely happen “very soon” in the contested South China Sea. (Photo from Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.) “I foresee it to happen very soon,”...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—A naturalized Cambodian with French lineage ended Kim Mangrobang’s supremacy in women’s triathlon in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Kiep Beach Town in Kiep City here. *Kim Mangrobang (File Photo)* The three-time SEAG champion Mangrobang settled for the silver...
Gilas Pilipinas fell short of its bid for redemption in the 3x3 basketball events in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games after the men’s and women’s teams settled for silver medals at the Morodok Techo National Stadium on Sunday, May 7. *Vietnam's Ngoan Thi Huynh competes against Philippines' Afril...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Philippine obstacle team completed a four-gold sweep at the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games after it reigned supreme in the men’s and women’s team relays Sunday, May 7, at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here. *The Philippine men's relay team of (from left)* ...
PEACE-MAKER Cambodia makes history as it hosts for the first time the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which is currently being held in capital Phnom Penh from May 5 to 17. It was supposed to host the games in 1963 but did not push through due to the political situation in the country at the time....
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Jiu-jitsu fighter Annie Ramirez continues to flaunt her impeccable mastery of the game after reigning supreme anew in the Southeast Asian Games. *Annie Ramirez was all smiles after winning her third straight gold medal. (Kristel Satumbaga)* The 32-year-old finished with a...
CAMBODIA—Andrew Kim Remolino and Arland Arbois bagged silver medals in aquathlon and marathon, respectively, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games in different venues here Saturday, May 6. Remolino clocked 15 minutes and 8.70 seconds to settle behind eventual gold medalist Rashif Amila Yaqin in the...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Sacrifices paid off for Jaymark Rodelas as he finally captured the gold medal in the men’s individual obstacle course race in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here Saturday, May 6. *Jaymark Rodelas* The 35-year-old Rodelas said he...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Thousands flocked the Morodok Techo Stadium in this capital city to witness the historic opening ceremony of the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games on Friday, May 5. *Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Morodok Techo National...
*By BRIAN YALUNG* After winning their first gold, the second overall of the Philippines at the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, athletes from the pencak silat team are looking to add more medals to their campaign. *Angel Gwen Derla bagged the country's second gold medal at...
