SBS News in Filipino Friday, 12 December 2025

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The Philippines continues to shine at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, collecting 33 medals across multiple events. Featured in the photo is Aleah Finnegan, who captured the gold in the women’s vault. Also contributing to the country’s golden haul were Kimberly Custodio, Dean Roxas, the Philippine swimming team in the 4×100m freestyle relay, and Geli Bulaong. Credit: Phillippine Sports Commission FB Page

Here are today’s top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Firefighters struggled to contain two separate blazes in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Funding for Australia’s public hospitals will take center stage as national leaders convene in Brisbane.
  • Team Philippines continues its strong medal haul at the SEA Games in Thailand, currently placing fifth in the initial medal tally.
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The Philippines continues to shine at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, collecting 33 medals across multiple events. Featured in the photo is Aleah Finnegan, who captured the gold in the women’s vault. Also contributing to the country’s golden haul were Kimberly Custodio, Dean Roxas, the Philippine swimming team in the 4×100m freestyle relay, and Geli Bulaong.Credit: Philippines Sports Commission FB page
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The Philippines continues to shine at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, collecting 33 medals across multiple events. Featured in the photo is Aleah Finnegan, who captured the gold in the women’s vault. Also contributing to the country’s golden haul were Kimberly Custodio, Dean Roxas, the Philippine swimming team in the 4×100m freestyle relay, and Geli Bulaong. Credit: Philippine Sports Commission FB Page
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The Philippines continues to shine at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, collecting 33 medals across multiple events. Featured in the photo is Aleah Finnegan, who captured the gold in the women’s vault. Also contributing to the country’s golden haul were Kimberly Custodio, Dean Roxas, the Philippine swimming team in the 4×100m freestyle relay, and Geli Bulaong. Credit: Philippine Sports Commission FB Page
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