Team Philippines Turns Up the Heat on Ice at the 33rd SEA Games

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The Philippines’ first-ever Women’s Ice Hockey National Team is ready to make waves at the 33rd SEA Games.

 Ice Hockey images courtesy of Yuka Fukuma.



As the 33rd Southeast Asian Games light up Bangkok, Thailand, Team Philippines is charging into the spotlight - bringing speed, style, and serious fire across Speed Skating, Figure Skating, and Ice Hockey.



This year’s Philippine skating delegation isn’t just competing - they’re making statements. From explosive short track racers to elegant figure skaters trained on the world stage, and a historic first-ever women’s ice hockey team, Filipino athletes are proving that ice sports are no longer niche - they’re a movement.



And it all connects back to one place where passion meets possibility: SM Skating.


Ice Hockey: Power Plays, Big Hits, and a Historic First


Fast-paced, physical, and fiercely strategic, ice hockey is where grit truly shows. Team Philippines enters the SEA Games with strong men’s and women’s squads ready to battle shift after shift.



Team Philippine’s Men’s Ice Hockey National Team is ready to battle it out at the 33rd SEA Games.

Ice Hockey images courtesy of Yuka Fukuma.



This year marks a historic milestone: the Philippines’ first-ever women’s ice hockey team at the SEA Games - an empowering leap forward for the sport and for women in Philippine athletics.



Both teams trained and developed at SM Skating Mall of Asia, the country’s premier ice hockey venue, where speed, strength, and teamwork are forged on world-class ice.



Speed Skating: Precision at Full Speed



Short Track Speed Skating is pure adrenaline - tight corners, lightning-fast sprints, and heart-stopping finishes. Team Philippines’ speed skaters are built for exactly that kind of pressure.




The Philippine Speed SkatingTeam represents the nation with focus and fire.



Short Track Speed Skating Representatives:



  • Caitlyn Benitez

  • Shaelynn Bolos

  • Xsandrie Guimba

  • Ethelmae Suguitan

  • Peter Groseclose

  • Hans Buemio

  • JC Asuncion

  • Sun Phil Zablan



Powered by discipline and relentless training, many of the country’s rising speed skating talents sharpened their edge at SM Skating Megamall - a hub where speed meets structure and raw potential is transformed into podium-ready performance.



Figure Skating: Where Power Meets Poetry



Figure skating is where athleticism collides with artistry, and Team Philippines’ representatives are ready to own the ice with commanding jumps, fluid footwork, and undeniable presence.




Maxine Bautista in full flow.

Paolo Borromeo in motion.

Cathryn Limketkai in perfect balance.


Brandon Baldoz brings strength and style to the ice.
 

Figure Skating Representatives:



  • Maxine Bautista

  • Cathryn Limketkai

  • Paolo Borromeo

  • Brandon Baldoz



Trained abroad and competing globally, these Filipino-American skaters bring international flair and elite technique to the SEA Games stage. Their journey highlights a growing truth: figure skating is gaining momentum back home, and SM Skating branches nationwide are now opening the ice to a new generation eager to spin, glide, and shine.


SM Skating Academy: From First Glide to Competition


Every national athlete once stood on the ice for the very first time. Through SM Skating Academy, skating becomes more than a spectacle, it becomes an experience you can truly live.



Whether you’re chasing fitness, fun, or future competition, SM Skating Academy offers:



  • Beginner to advanced skating programs

  • Specialized training in speed skating, figure skating, and ice hockey

  • Professional coaches and safe, competition-grade rinks



Where Champions Train:



  • Ice Hockey: SM Skating Mall of Asia

  • Speed Skating: SM Skating Megamall

  • Figure Skating: Available at SM Skating branches


A New Era for Philippine Ice Sports


The Philippines is skating faster, stronger, and bolder than ever. As Team Philippines competes at the 33rd SEA Games, they carry more than medals in mind - they carry inspiration for every sports fan, lifestyle enthusiast, and dreamer ready to try something new.



Feel the rush. Own the ice. Enroll at SM Skating Academy and be part of the next wave of Filipino skating excellence.


Note: This press release was provided by SM Skating.



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