The event was officially opened by President Ferdinand Marcos, and the cauldron was lit by Benjamin Silva-Netto.

The colourful opening ceremony was held in the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

The adjacent apartments were used as the athlete's quarters and was converted into a BLISS housing project of First Lady Imelda Marcos.

The final medal tally was led by Indonesia, followed by Thailand and hosts Philippines.

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