MANILA, Philippines — THREE gold medals in two Olympics that bridged one cycle and four Asian Games gold medals—including the coveted men's basketball title—highlighted Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino's watch in the last four years as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

Add the overall championship in the country's most successful hosting of the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian Games in 2019 where Filipino athletes won 149 gold, 117 silver and 121 bronze medals in 56 sports—more than 50 golds over second-placed Vietnam.