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SEA Games 2019

WATCH | Ginto ang puso! Widodo thanks Filipino surfer for saving Indonesian rival

Dec 10, 2019 0

Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressed gratitude to Filipino surfer Roger Casugay Casugay lost his chance to vie for a medal after helping Indonesian surfer Arip Nurhidayat back to shore in the middle of the race at the Southeast Asian…

Cayetano blasts ignorant bashers of New Clark City stadium: You don’t know what’s like…

Dec 9, 2019 0

Senator Pia Cayetano has defended the construction of the New Clark City stadium, saying Filipino athletes deserve the best sports facility to hone their skills. As local athletes continued to reap medals in the 30th Southeast Asian…

WATCH | Gold medalist si Goma! Richard Gomez shows throwback SEA Games athlete days

Dec 9, 2019 0

Actor-turned-politiko Richard Gomez is happy to see the latest batch of Filipino athletes shine in the Southeast Asian Games that it made him dig old photos as an athlete himself

Kumanta pa! Richard Gomez proud of Ormocanon ‘warriors’ in SEA Games modern pentathlon

Dec 8, 2019 0

"They are warriors." Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez gave this description to the Philippine national modern pentathlon team following their amazing feat in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Gomez, a SEA Games medalist, cheered on the…

Hero! Surfer Roger Casugay deserves 1,000 gold medals for saving Indonesian rival – Lacson

Dec 8, 2019 0

Salute! Senator Panfilo Lacson has praised Filipino surfer Roger Casugay for choosing to rescue an Indonesian rival from drowning than proceed with the chance to win the gold medal in the competition. Lacson said Casugay deserves a…

WATCH | Jake Ejercito on PHISGOC’s award: Who else was in the running?

Dec 7, 2019 0

Politiko scion Jake Ejercito is baffled by the recognition of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) PHISGOC was recognized as the best organizer of the SEA Games

Jake Ejercito perplexed by PHISGOC’s award as ‘Best SEA Games organizer:’ Who…

Dec 5, 2019 0

Politiko scion Jake Ejercito is baffled by the recognition of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) as the best organizer of the SEA Games. The award was reportedly given by Sports Industry Awards Asia in…

Hontiveros to athletes: You make us proud and believe in our better selves

Dec 4, 2019 0

Impressed with their performance in the Southeast Asian Games, Senator Risa Hontiveros is all praises for Filipino athletes for bringing pride and honor to the nation. Hontiveros said the talent and discipline shown by the athletes…

Historic gold rush! Heroic arnis team gives heart and soul for PH – Zubiri

Dec 4, 2019 0

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has lauded the Philippine arnis team for an outstanding performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. "Presenting the Heroic and Historic Philippine Arnis Team with 14 Golds, 4 Silvers and 2 Bronzes. A…

Fun fact: Pia Cayetano used to beat triathlete Kim Mangrobang before SEA Games gold win

Dec 3, 2019 0

Senator Pia Cayetano is heaping praises on triathlete Kim Mangrobang after bagging the gold in the women's triathlon in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. In an Instagram post, Cayetano congratulated Kim, saying she deserved the victory.…

Locsin’s bright idea: Drop media in SEA Games kaldero to light a fire

Dec 3, 2019 0

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is annoyed by some media outfits making a fuss over the pre-taped lighting of the Southeast Asian Games cauldron during the opening ceremony last weekend. Locsin proposed the dropping of…

Tito Sotto furious with know-it-all SEA Games bashers: Pati si Ryan Cayabyab, Jimmy Antiporda…

Dec 2, 2019 0

Senate President Tito Sotto has had enough of critics finding loopholes in the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games last weekend. Sotto, a singer/songwriter and actor before joining the world of politics, slammed the SEA Games…

Familiar, infectious melody! Villanueva welcomes OPM songs in SEA Games

Dec 2, 2019 0

Senator Joel Villanueva is pleased with the use of original Pilipino music (OPM) during the recent opening of the regional sports meet in the country. Villanueva said the popular Filipino songs were put front and center during the…

Bolkiah assures Duterte: All praises, no complaints from Brunei athletes

Dec 1, 2019 0

Event hosting challenges were among the topics discussed by President Duterte and visiting Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah over merienda last Saturday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the Sultan assured Duterte that…

Goosebumps! Lacson lauds ‘proud, united Philippines’ in SEA Games parade

Dec 1, 2019 0

Senator Panfilo Lacson is super proud to be a Filipino following the amazing parade of local athletes in the opening of the Southeast Asian Games. Lacson said the parade of Filipino talents became a proud and united moment for the…

Proud to be Pinoy! Robredo cheers on team Philippines

Dec 1, 2019 0

The superb opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games has brought joy and pride in Filipinos including Vice President Leni Robredo. “Nakaka-proud maging Pinoy!” Robredo tweeted. The Vice President also thanked the athletes and…

Dapat inclusive! Sara Duterte questions ‘Manila’ song in SEA Games: Did Lapu-Lapu die for Manila?

Dec 1, 2019 0

Beast mode! Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio is wondering why organizers played only the classic “Manila” song in the parade of Filipino athletes in the Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony. The President’s daughter made a…

SEA Games planning is no place for amateurs! Cayetano is not even an active sportsman – Jojo…

Nov 29, 2019 0

Former Vice President Jojo Binay has thrown a major shade at Speaker Alan Cayetano and his private foundation over the amateurish planning for the Southeast Asian games. In the wake of the blunders committed by the Cayetano-led…

‘Rise above challenges;’ Pacquiao asks public to support SEA Games athletes

Nov 28, 2019 0

Boxing icon Senator Manny Pacquiao is asking the public to rally behind the Filipino athletes participating in this year’s Southeast Asian Games. Pacquiao recently showed up at the new Clark sports facility city to boost the morale of…

Crowdsourcing: Biazon looking for Team Philippines cheer

Nov 28, 2019 0

Filipino athletes are competing in this year’s Southeast Asian Games but apparently there is no national cheer song for them. Muntinlupa City Rep. Ruffy Biazon has asked about the Team Philippines cheer, saying people could show…

WATCH | ‘Salot na graduate ng UP!’ Rock star Dong Abay on Cayetano

Nov 27, 2019 0

Pinoy rock star and poet Dong Abay (Westdon Martin Abay) has given this label to House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, The Yano frontman on Twitter adds

Pia Cayetano breaks silence: Salamat sa lahat ng nagtatrabaho para sa SEA Games

Nov 27, 2019 0

Senator Pia Cayetano has expressed gratitude to all the people working for the smooth conduct of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in the country. Cayetano, sister of embattled House Speaker Alan Cayetano, broke her silence on the…

Trillanes slams Cayetano over ‘kickback-silog’

Nov 27, 2019 0

House Speaker Alan Cayetano is getting pummeled online over his alleged mishandling of the country's hosting of the Southeast Asian Games. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes is the latest politiko to slam Cayetano on his alleged…

Ang layo kasi: Athletes to watch Clark cauldron flame from SEA Games opening in Bulacan

Nov 27, 2019 0

Too bad athletes won't get a chance to see live the lighting of the controversial cauldron during the opening of the 30th Southeast Asian Games this weekend. The cauldron, widely criticized for its P50 million price tag, will be lit at…

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