The Philippines delivered one of its strongest showings at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, earning 277 medals and surpassing its 2023 total.
More than 1,500 Filipino athletes, the nation’s largest delegation, competed in Bangkok and Chonburi from December 9 to 20. Two standout moments defined the campaign:
- Alexandra Eala captured the women’s tennis singles gold, ending a 26-year drought.
- EJ Obiena secured his fourth straight pole vault gold, winning a tense final and reinforcing his dominance in Southeast Asia.
The medal count reflected success in both traditional and emerging sports for the Philippines, with podium finishes in gymnastics, swimming, athletics, judo, wushu, combat sports, and team events like baseball, softball, basketball, football, and esports.
The Games also highlighted rising Filipino talent in skateboarding, modern pentathlon, fencing, rowing, and mixed martial arts, including muay and pencak silat. Several relay teams and mixed-gender squads added depth to the country’s medal count, signaling stronger development pipelines across mixed sports.
Overall, the Philippines finished sixth in the medal table, with clear momentum heading into future regional and international competitions. The 34th edition of the SEA Games will take place in Malaysia in 2027, as the Olympic-style competition is held every two years.
Philippines Medal Count at the 2025 SEA Games
In the 2025 SEA Games, the Philippines finished with 277 medals: 50 gold, 73 silver, and 154 bronze. The country ranked sixth in gold medals and fourth in total medals. Thailand led the 2025 SEA Games with 233 gold medals and 499 total medals.
The total medal count marks one of the strongest SEA Games campaigns in recent years for the Philippines. The country’s most medals were earned at the 2019 SEA Games, with 387 total (149 gold, 117 silver, 121 bronze), including the overall medal count win. The 2019 SEA Games were held in the Philippines, where the host country selects the competitions.
Below are a few standout Filipino performances from the 2025 games.
- Alex Eala ended a 26‑year drought by winning women’s tennis singles gold.
- EJ Obiena claimed his fourth straight pole vault gold, dominating the event once again.
- Gymnastics earned several podium finishes and sustained strong momentum.
- Swimming contributed medals in individual and relay events.
- Athletics added golds and silvers in sprints, jumps, and middle-distance races.
- Wushu, judo, and other combat sports produced large medal counts.
- Esports teams earned medals in several titles, showing regional strength.
- Baseball and softball secured podium spots as regional contenders.
- Skateboarding and modern pentathlon featured breakthrough medals from young talent.
- Mixed-gender relay teams boosted the medal tally across events.
- Rowing, fencing, and martial arts (muay and pencak silat) contributed important bronze and silver medal finishes.
