Golden Surge: Philippines Surpasses 200 Medal Mark As SEA Games Enter Final Countdown

BANGKOK, Thailand—The Philippine "gold rush" has reached a fever pitch. As of the latest official update on Wednesday evening, 17 December 2025, Team Philippines has officially crossed a major milestone, tallying a massive 202 total medals to solidify its standing as a premier regional power.

With the Closing Ceremony just three days away on Saturday, the 20th, the Philippines is currently boasting a haul of 36 Golds, 49 Silvers, and 117 Bronzes.

The "Obiena" Afterglow and Combat Success

The momentum from EJ Obiena’s record-shattering pole vault gold yesterday has clearly rippled through the rest of the delegation. The Philippines dominated the final rounds of several combat sports today, with crucial gold medal additions in Taekwondo and Kickboxing. Meanwhile, the Bronze tally has skyrocketed to 117, largely thanks to deep runs in the semi-finals of individual events like Badminton, Fencing, and various Martial Arts disciplines.

Medal Tally Update (Official Standings as of 17 Dec 2025)

The battle for the "Top 5" has shifted dramatically with the Philippines' latest surge:

High-Stakes Thursday: Boxing and Gilas

Tomorrow, 18 December, is set to be a "Super Thursday" for the Filipinos. The boxing finals will commence at the Chonburi Indoor Stadium, where the Philippines has several gold-medal prospects in the ring. Additionally, Gilas Pilipinas will see action in the semi-finals, a must-win match to keep their gold-medal dreams alive.

The Road to 200

After crossing the 200-medal threshold, sports officials are now looking to see if the final flurry of golds can push the Philippines past Singapore and perhaps even challenge Vietnam for the 3rd or 4th spot before the flame is extinguished this Saturday.