The Philippine team captain for arnis also secured the country’s fourth gold medal.
Mike Bañares defeated Cambodia’s bet Bunly Moeun via unanimous decision.
Filipino athletes has ruled again at the sports competition for arnis as the host country secured another gold medal for the said home sport.
Villardo Cunamay hiked the country’s gold medal tally where he bested Cambodia’s athlete Mengli Yong.
The event is being held at Angeles University Foundation in Pampanga.
Earlier, an active member of the Philippine Army bagged the 2nd gold medal of Philippines for arnis in the men’s featherweight +55kg-60kg full contact livestick.
Meanwhile, Dexter Bolambao captured the first gold medal win of the Philippines for arnis.
(With reports from Bombo Jerald B. Ulep)