Team Philippines, comprised of approximately 1,600 athletes and coaches, is participating in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games hosted by Thailand.
The delegation marched in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, led by Alexandra "Alex" Eala and Bryan Bagunas.
The biennial event officially opened on December 9 and will conclude on December 20 in Bangkok and Chonburi province.
As of December 10, the Philippines has secured its first gold medal from taekwondo jin Justin Kobe Macario in the men's freestyle poomsae event, and a bronze medal from John Derick Farr in the men's mountain bike downhill.
Notable Filipino athletes competing include Olympic weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, tennis player Alex Eala, and basketball player Thirdy Ravena.
The Filipino contingent aims to secure a top-four finish in the medal tally and targets around 60 gold medals.
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