The Filipinas received the highest honor on the day after securing back-to-back World Cup qualification.

The Filipinas left the Perth Stadium with no points, yet could still hold their heads high. 

If some Filipinos had forgotten, winning the elusive gold medal in the biennial meet wasn't the first time the Filipinas made them proud. Lest their countrymen forget: they are the first of firsts.

Filipino fans have flocked to social media to express their love for the Filipinas after bagging the Philippines' first-ever gold in SEA Games football history.

If the Filipinas had a hobby, it might be rewriting history. While special in its own right, their monumental win in the 2025 SEA Games felt like déjà vu.