A 200-strong team of student-athletes, coaches, and officials joins the 14th ASEAN Schools Games in Brunei Darussalam on Thursday (Nov. 20, 2025). Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday (Nov. 21) expressed his support for the Philippine delegates, urging them to carry the country’s flag with honor. (Photo courtesy of DepEd Philippines)
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday threw his full support behind the country’s 200-strong delegation to the 14th ASEAN School Games (ASG), urging young Filipino athletes to compete with heart, discipline, and national pride.
The Philippine contingent — composed of secondary student-athletes, coaches, and officials — departed for Brunei Darussalam on Thursday, ready to battle in eight sporting disciplines. Angara reminded them that every stride, swing, and serve will carry the hopes of the nation.
He encouraged the athletes to embrace both the thrill of competition and the lessons that come with representing the country on an international stage. He told them to enjoy every moment, build friendships with fellow ASEAN youth, and bring home the wisdom gained from each challenge they will face.
The Philippines will compete in athletics, badminton, basketball, swimming, netball, pencak silat, sepak takraw, and wushu, with 340 medals up for grabs — including 106 golds, 106 silvers, and 128 bronzes.
Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick Gregorio underscored the need for stronger coordination between the PSC and the Department of Education to elevate school sports nationwide. He said a unified approach will ensure better support systems and more meaningful opportunities for young athletes.
The delegation aims to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Da Nang, Vietnam, as they proudly carry the colors of the Philippines to this year’s ASG.
