Philippine Flag Bearer in 27th SEA Games Jason Balabal Wears 'Bahag' in Opening Ceremony

Two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal proudly carried the Philippine flag during the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2013) opening ceremony held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11.

Jason Balabal made as scene in the opening ceremony wearing nothing but a piece of loincloth of his native Ifugao. The grappler, who debuted in the biennial games on its 25th edition in Laos, honored his Igorot roots by wearing the 'bahag.'

Leading the Philippine contingent are chef de mission Jeff Tamayo and his deputy, Monsour del Rosario, followed by more than 200 athletes competing for the country's pride. 

Watch the Philippine delegation parade in the 27th SEA Games opening ceremony below. CLICK HERE to watch the full video of the opening ceremony.

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27th SEA Games Opening Ceremony Full Video Replay | Myanmar 2013

The 27th Southeast Asian Games (2013 SEA Games) opening ceremony was held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11. The games, meanwhile will also be held in three satellite venues—Yangon, Mandalay and the coastal town of Ngwe Saung.

The 27th SEA Games marks the first time that Myanmar (formerly Burma) will host the biennial games since 1969 and the world was treated with a three-hour spectacle of cultural shows, songs, fireworks and dances at the opening show in the country's new capital.

The Philippine contingent was led by chef de mission Jeff Tamayo, along with his deputy, Monsour del Rosario while two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal had the honor of carrying the Philippine flag during the parade of athletes wearing his native Ifugao costume.

Watch the opening ceremony of the 27th SEA Games Myanmar 2013 below.

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Watch 27th SEA Games in Myanmar (Men's Basketball Coverage) on Studio 23

Watch Philippine team defend their championship title in the men’s basketball division in the ongoing “27th Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball” in Myanmar via the special telecast of Studio 23.

CLICK HERE to watch the 27th SEA Games Opening Ceremony full video replay

Sinag Pilipinas, the country’s official basketball team in this year’s Southeast Asian Games, officially opened their 2013 campaign with a tough 88-75 win over Singapore on Monday (Dec 9).

Headed by coach Jong Uichico, Sinag Pilipinas attempts to continue the country’s winning streak in a bid to bring home its 10th straight gold medal in SEA Games’ men’s basketball since 1991.

Veteran center Marcus Douhtit alongside UAAP standouts Kiefer Ravena, Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and Kevin Ferrer, joins nine other who represent the country in a week-long tournament against six other Southeast Asian countries.

Following Monday’s win against Team Singapore, Sinag Pilipinas continue their title defense against Cambodia tonight (Dec 10), Myanmar on Thursday (Dec 12), Thailand on Friday (Dec 13), Indonesia on Saturday (Dec 14), and lastly, Malaysia on Sunday (Dec 15).

Studio 23 airs the same day telecasts of the “27th Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball” from 7 PM to 9 PM on Dec 10-14 and from 8 PM to 10 PM on Sunday (Dec 15).

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