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2019 Sea Games

Archive news and features on the 30th Southeast Asian Games hosted by the Philippines in 2019 — venues, athletes, and organizing issues.

  1. Net the big fish

    Net the big fish

    Somebody has to be held accountable for the SEA Games scandal. Yes, Suzara would be a suspect, but he was clearly taking orders from someone higher up.

  2. ‘Before Christmas’

    ‘Before Christmas’

    The Philippine Olympic Committee appoints Tom Carrasco to lead the country’s hosting of the 2027 SEA Plus Youth Games and 2028 Asian Beach Games amid an…

  3. EU GIVES PHL EYES AT SEA

    EU GIVES PHL EYES AT SEA

    Europe is giving the Philippines P1 billion in surveillance equipment to spot ships at sea. But can Manila stop them?

  4. A Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escort. Japan and the Philippines have discussed the possible transfer of five vessels of this class to the Philippine Navy. No transfer has been finalized.

    Japan’s arms are open

    With China operating in the West Philippine Sea, Tokyo could become a bigger supplier of Manila’s defenses.

  5. Accountability, please

    Accountability, please

    A Senate hearing on preparations for the 20th Asian Games has renewed scrutiny of sports politics and allegations surrounding Philippine sports officials,…

  6. 170 sea turtle hatchlings released

    170 sea turtle hatchlings released

    The DENR releases around 170 green sea turtle hatchlings in Baler, Aurora, as part of efforts to protect threatened marine species and preserve coastal…

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    DAILY TRIBUNE: Unbowed, unafraid

    The Daily Tribune reflects on its fight for press freedom after exposing alleged irregularities in the 2019 SEA Games, as the NBI investigates the Phisgoc…