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Ex-PBB housemate Michael Ver Comaling on winning 2nd SEA Games Gold Medal: 'Para po ito sa inyo'

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<p>Former <em>Pinoy Big Brother </em>housemate Michael Ver Comaling proudly celebrated another milestone in his athletic career after winning his second gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games.</p><p>On Instagram, Michael shared photos from his winning moment after emerging champion in the men’s modern pentathlon beach event held at Jomtien Beach, expressing gratitude for the victory.</p><p>“Thank you, Lord, for this victory and for my 2nd SEA Games Gold Medal. All glory to God. ☝🏼,” Michael said in a post.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSdFbacEkGa/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1976361%2C%22ls%22%3A1975917.2000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1976343.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="747" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>The athlete also extended his thanks to the coaches, staff, and teammates who supported him throughout his journey in the competition.</p><p>“This achievement would not be possible without your leadership and support. To our PMPA Coaches led by Head Coach Venerando Garcia, Coach Rex Dela Cruz, Coach Joselito Romero, Coach Oding, and Coach Vino—thank you for pushing us every day to be better athletes. Special thanks to our armorers: Boss Paeng, Kuya Tatong, and Boss Onyok, and to my teammates for the daily grind and motivation,” he expressed.</p><p>Michael dedicated the win to his family and supporters, thanking them for their unwavering love and belief in him.</p><p>“To my family—the Comaling and Abrahan families, Mama Sherry, Papa Nilo, and my siblings @mayarie__ @mwa.maxine @shellgastation , Mara, Megan and Miguel —thank you for the unconditional love. This is for you. ❤️,” he said. “Thank you to all my online supporters @michaelverarmy_ —para po ito sa inyo. Maraming salamat po. 🙏❤️para po ito sa inyo. Maraming salamat po. 🙏❤️.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSXWY2dkqyt/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1976368.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A1975917.2000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1976343.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="747" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>In another post, Michael highlighted how his faith played a crucial role in his winning journey.</p><p>“After the Game and Before the Game, I know Lord you were there with me every step of the way all the blood, sweat and tears I put into the trainings your saw it God. Thank You for always being there to guide, protect and keeping me strong physically, mentally, and spiritually. I pray God that more people will be drawn unto  You with this win. I pray for the healing of my country and peace of the world. All the Glory belongs to You, Lord Jesus!” he wrote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DShhu1JkqPj/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1976374.4000000358%2C%22ls%22%3A1975917.2000000477%2C%22le%22%3A1976343.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="927" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Michael finished the competition with a time of 14 minutes and 10.17 seconds, beating Indonesia’s Farras Sugianto, who took silver at 14:27.79, while Rizky Taruna secured bronze at 15:03.86.</p><p>Michael competed in running, swimming, and shooting as a part of his multi-sport discipline category.</p><p>Speaking with One Sports, Michael recalled the final moments of the race and how he pushed through to secure another gold medal for the Philippines.</p><p>“Talaga as in the last one, when I turned my back nakita ko medyo malayo layo pa siya so I got this and nafe-feel ko na may buga pa ako sa last and may speed pa ako,” he recalled. “Natapos an rin, finally. I&#x27;m just really grateful for everyone that supported us.”</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1912036499719428&amp;width=500&amp;show_text=false&amp;height=889&amp;appId" width="500" height="889" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>He added, “Nakakapagod talaga mag athlete but because of my teammates na nagcocoach din sa akin, it helped me to be a champion again.”</p><p>Michael first won SEA Games gold in the same event at the 2019 SEA Games. He later gained wider recognition after joining <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10</em> in 2021. He also auditioned for ABS-CBN’s <em>The Voice Teens Philippines</em>.</p>

<p>Michael Ver Comaling shares more snaps of winning moments from the Men’s Modern Pentathlon Beach Triathle event of the 33rd Southeast Asian Game.</p>

Michael Ver Comaling shares more snaps of winning moments from the Men’s Modern Pentathlon Beach Triathle event of the 33rd Southeast Asian Game.