The Philippines’ national women’s football team, the Filipinas, shattered the glass ceiling in Bangkok on December 17, 2025, seizing the country's first-ever Southeast Asian Games gold medal in football history. 

In an epic showdown against four-time defending champions Vietnam, the Filipinas displayed relentless defensive grit through 120 minutes of grueling action. 

The historic victory was sealed in a high-stakes penalty shootout, where the Filipinas maintained absolute composure to dethrone the regional giants and claim their place at the top of the podium.

This monumental win marks a definitive turning point for Philippine sports, ending Vietnam’s decade-long dominance in the tournament. By overcoming the "4-peat" champions under immense pressure, the Filipinas have transformed the landscape of Southeast Asian football. 

This gold medal not only secures their legacy as national icons but also signals the official arrival of the Philippines as a powerhouse in the region.