Tennis sensation Alex Eala and volleyball powerhouse Bryan Bagunas will lead the Philippines into the Rajamangala Stadium on December 9, 2025, carrying the national flag at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony. 

Eala, currently ranked world No. 50, and Bagunas, the captain of the Alas Pilipinas squad, were handpicked to front a record-breaking delegation of 1,600 athletes and officials. 

Their selection highlights a blend of global impact and leadership, setting an inspiring tone for a nation aiming to surpass its previous haul of 58 gold medals.

The "unleashed and unstoppable" Filipino contingent is ready to dominate across 50 sports in Thailand, marking the largest-ever representation from the Philippines in the biennial meet. 

With Eala returning to regional competition and Bagunas coming off a historic FIVB campaign, the duo represents a new era of sports excellence. As the Games formally unfold, all eyes are on these elite flag bearers to spark a golden run for the country.

Show your support to our athletes as they battle it out in Thailand and bring glory to our country.

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