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𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

Brunei Darussalam - The Philippines closed the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) on a high note, earning 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, and 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 on the final day of competition.

The country’s boys and girls basketball teams reclaimed their crowns, delivering two gold medals and reaffirming the Philippines’ dominance in the sport. Meanwhile, in Wushu, the nation added one silver medal in the girls’ 24 Steps Taiji Quan + 32 Steps Taiji Jian event, and two bronze medals in the boys’ and girls’ Chuji Nanquan + Nan Nan Đạo categories.

These victories capped an impressive overall performance for Team Philippines, which amassed a total of 𝟰𝟯 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝟭𝟭 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿, and 𝟮𝟮 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲) throughout the Games. This achievement propelled the country to 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, a significant improvement from last year’s 6th place finish.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

Brunei Darussalam - The Philippines reclaimed its throne in the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) basketball, completing a redemption tour after relinquishing the title last year as both its boys’ and girls’ squads went undefeated en route to capturing the gold medals in the championship round of the 14th ASG Basketball Competition played this morning at the Indoor Stadium of Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan.

𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀' 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘃 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
The first championship clash was a nail-biting rematch between the Pinay ballers and defending champions Thailand. It was a defensive battle from start to finish, with both teams locking down defensively and limiting scoring opportunities. The game went down to the wire, and the Philippines escaped with a 55-54 victory at the buzzer.

Ruiza Jhane Olmos led the charge with 15 points, while Maria Zuzzanne Singson and Ma. Christina Aubrey Lapasaran chipped in 14 and 11 points, respectively, showcasing their composure and poise all the way to the finish.

𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀' 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘃 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮
The second finals match featured two of the tournament’s best teams—the Philippines and Malaysia. The FIlipino ballers controlled the early stages, but Malaysia fought back, tying the game with a barrage of three-pointers.

Drama struck when key scorer Kenji Yob Moral was ejected after two technical fouls, allowing Malaysia to force overtime. Despite the setback, the Philippines dominated the extra period, thanks to clutch plays from Rhysus Rafael Bajenting and Rene Clert Baterbonia, sealing a 90-86 win.

Moral still led all scorers with 27 points, while Baterbonia and Bajenting added 21 and 20 points, respectively.

With these victories, the Philippines reaffirmed their dominance in the ASG hoops and cemented their status as a basketball powerhouse in the Southeast Asian region.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

Brunei Darussalam - The Philippines added seven more medals to its tally at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), bringing the country’s total to 38. Despite this achievement, the Philippines slipped one place lower in the overall medal standings, now ranking fourth among participating nations.

The latest medal haul includes a gold medal in Athletics for the Girls’ 100-Meter Hurdles, a silver medal in Athletics for the Boys’ 4x400-Meter Relay, and five bronze medals earned in Swimming’s 200-Meter Butterfly for both boys and girls, as well as in Pencak Silat for Seni Tunggal (Male), Tanding (Male) Class B, and Tanding (Female) Class E.

Looking ahead, the Philippines is determined to improve its ranking with a strong performance in tomorrow’s Boys and Girls Basketball Finals, where victory could boost the country’s standing in the medal tally.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines clinched two additional bronze medals in Swimming at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), following impressive performances by Shiblon Montera and Patricia Mae Santor in the 200-Meter Butterfly events held earlier today at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Swimming Pool Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Representing CALABARZON, Montera registered a time of 2:08.94 minutes, securing third place in the boys’ category. The gold and silver medals went to Indonesia’s Alexander Adrian (2:06.68) and Moch Akbar Putra Taufik (2:06.70), respectively.

In the girls’ division, NCR’s Patricia Mae Santor finished with a time of 2:21.20 minutes, earning the bronze medal. She was bested by Indonesia’s Michelle Surjadi Fang, who dominated the event with 2:14.35, and Thailand’s Varissara Nopthong, who placed second at 2:19.64.

Santor is no stranger to the podium. She was a bemedalled learner-athlete in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa, where she captured five gold medals in the 100-Meter and 200-Meter Butterfly, 200-Meter and 400-Meter Individual Medley, and the 4x100-Meter Medley Relay. Montera also showcased his prowess at the same national meet, clinching gold in the 200-Meter Butterfly.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines continued its strong showing on the final day of Athletics competition at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) by clinching silver in the Boys’ 4x400-Meter Relay held earlier this afternoon at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

The Filipino quartet—Mark Dave Nicolas, Anthony Cariaso, Ivan Cabanda, and Kian Labar—delivered an impressive performance, finishing the race in 3:17.11 minutes, which earned them second place. The team from Thailand emerged as champions with a time of 3:16.01, while Malaysia settled for bronze after clocking 3:18.70 minutes.

This relay team is composed of some of the most decorated learner-athletes in this year’s ASG. Nicolas previously won silver in the 800-Meter event, while Cariaso bagged two gold medals in the 800-Meter and 1500-Meter races. Cabanda claimed gold in the 400-Meter Hurdles, and Labar earned two silver medals in the 400-Meter and 200-Meter events.

Their collective achievements underscore the Philippines’ growing competitiveness in Athletics and the promising talent of the learner-athletes in the international stage.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines celebrated another golden moment in Athletics as Ma. Lhynette Libranda delivered a another record-breaking performance in the Girls’ 100-Meter Hurdles on the final day of the Athletics competition at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Big city hurdler Libranda, who had already made headlines by breaking the six-year-old ASG record during the semifinal round, surpassed her own feat in the finals by clocking an impressive 13.82 seconds. Her remarkable run not only secured the top podium spot but also reaffirmed her dominance in the event.

Trailing closely behind was Snandung Cinta Putri Pravia of Indonesia, who finished with 13.88 seconds—a time that also broke the previous ASG record. Thao Vy Vo of Vietnam claimed the bronze medal with a time of 14.20 seconds.

Libranda’s achievement adds to the Philippines’ growing medal tally and highlights the country’s strength in Athletics at the international stage. Her back-to-back record-breaking performances will be remembered as one of the standout moments of this year’s edition of the ASG.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines etched its name in the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) history books when Ma. Lhynnette Libranda of the National Capital Region (NCR) shattered a six-year-old record in the Athletics Girls’ 100-meter Hurdles event at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Libranda clocked an exceptional 14.20 seconds during the semifinal round, surpassing the previous record of 14.25 seconds set by Elizabeth-Ann Tan Shee Ru of Singapore in 2019.

This remarkable feat took place at the 14th ASG, marking a proud moment for Philippine athletics in the international stage. Libranda’s performance not only secured her a spot in the finals but also demonstrated her exceptional talent and determination.

Prior to this achievement, Libranda had already made waves in local competitions. She was a silver medalist in the same event at the 2025 Palarong Pambansa, proving her consistency and growth as an elite hurdler.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

Brunei Darussalam - The Philippines reinforced its position among the top three countries in the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) after securing today a total of 14 medals—three gold, two silver, and nine bronze—across Athletics, Swimming, and Pencak Silat events.

Filipino athletes delivered golden performances on the track, with victories in the girls’ 200-meter and 800-meter runs, as well as the boys’ 1500-meter run. These wins showcased the speed and endurance of our Filipino learner-athetes, who dominated their respective events.

Adding to the medal count, the Philippines earned two silver medals in Athletics through strong finishes in the boys’ 200-meter run and the boys’ Triple Jump.

Meanwhile, nine bronze medals came from a mix of disciplines. In Athletics, the boys’ Triple Jump and Discus Throw contributed to the tally. Swimming added two more bronze medals in the 200-meter Individual Medley and the 100-meter Backstroke. The remaining five bronze medals were secured in Pencak Silat, with commendable performances in the boys’ and girls’ Seni Regu, and the Tanding Female Class A, Class C, and Class D categories.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines strengthened its dominance in Athletics at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), clinching three additional gold medals in the girls’ 200-meter and 800-meter run events, as well as the boys’ 1500-meter run held earlier today at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

In the girls’ 200-meter run, Franceine Jhobie Rosario of NCR sprinted to victory with an impressive time of 24.77 seconds, adding a gold medal to her tally after previously winning silver in the 4x100-meter relay. Indonesia’s Girsha Imanuela Saimima finished a close second at 24.90 seconds, while Malaysia’s Nor Aliya Najihah Binti Muda claimed bronze with 25.19 seconds.

The girls’ 800-meter run saw Ma. Emely Balunan of Central Visayas dominate the track, clocking 2:19.08 minutes to secure the top spot. Indonesia’s Gendis Aulia Syafitri followed closely at 2:19.78, and Malaysia’s Farisya Amani Binti Mohd Yusrizal rounded out the podium with 2:20.18.

In the boys’ 1500-meter run, Anthony Cariaso of NCR captured his second gold medal of the competition with a time of 4:04.99 minutes. Thailand’s Cayapol Charoenpanit earned silver at 4:06.08, while Singapore’s Oliver Fiore took bronze with 4:08.17.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines continued its strong showing in the pool, securing two more bronze medals in the Boys’ 200-meter Individual Medley and 100-meter Backstroke events held earlier at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Swimming Pool Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Anton Paulo Dominick Della of La Union snagged his second bronze medal with an impressive performance, this time in the 200-meter Individual Medley, clocking 2:11.14 minutes. The event was dominated by Thailand, with Paripat Pimprae taking gold in 2:06.98 minutes and Thanapat Pinsanoa earning silver at 2:07.25 minutes.

Meanwhile, big city tanker Kristoff Daniel David captured bronze in the 100-meter Backstroke with a time of 59.65 seconds. Singapore’s Julian Xing Hong Lee topped the podium with 57.61 seconds, while Indonesia’s Muhammad Haviz Riza finished second at 58.17.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines continues to shine at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) as two more medals—a silver and a bronze—were added to its growing medal tally in the Athletics Boys’ Triple Jump event held earlier today at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Big city jumper Efosa John Paul Aguinaldo delivered an impressive performance, leaping 14.72 meters to secure the silver medal, just shortly after clinching gold in the Long Jump earlier in the competition. Cesar Manliguez of Misamis Occidental, on the other hand, earned the bronze medal with a jump of 14.49 meters.

The event was topped by Rico Andrew of Malaysia, who claimed the gold medal with a jump of 14.78 meters, narrowly edging out Aguinaldo.

Aguinaldo and Manliguez's success at the 14th ASG adds to their growing list of achievements. The former was the gold medalist in Long Jump and silver medalist in Triple Jump at the 2025 Palarong Pambansa, while the later previously captured the gold in Triple Jump at the same national meet.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]

The Philippines earned another podium finish at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) as Kian Labar of Di**le National High School, Iloilo captured his second silver medal, this time in the Boys’ 200-meter run event held earlier today at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Labar clocked 21.58 seconds, just behind Malaysia’s Danish Irfan Bin Tamrin, who took gold with 21.44 seconds. Fellow Malaysian Airiel Amani Bin Kahar rounded out the top three at 21.65 seconds.

This result adds to the Philippines’ growing medal count and highlights the strength of our learner-athletes in international competitions, particularly in Athletics.

[14th ASG Philippine Delegation Media and Documentation Team]