The opening ceremony of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games took place on the evening of Saturday November 30, 2019 at the Philippine Arena, in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Collaborating with Ryan Cayabyab, he performed a remix of his troupe's song rendered in Filipino traditional instruments and orchestral accompaniment.

[11] In August 2019, organizers planned to have local artists Lea Salonga and Arnel Pineda perform in the opening ceremony.

[12] However, on November 25, Salonga announced that she will not be able to perform due to her prior commitments with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

[13] Organizers are coordinating with the Department of Transportation regarding logistics for the games including the possible closure of the North Luzon Expressway to the public for 12 hours leading to the opening ceremony.

[18] The second part of the show, entitled "The Honor of Competition" (Dangal), featured the La Jota Manileña dance, a blend of both Hispanic and pre-Hispanic style.

The parade is inspired by the Flores de Mayo festival and 11 historical Filipina beauty titleholders served as muses for each of the 11 participating countries while two men are carrying a singkaban, a decorated bamboo arch usually used in Bulacan.

He emphasized that the 14-year wait for the Philippines to host the SEA Games is over, and that how the power of sports to unify the region, despite the diversity in culture, race, and religion.

The third production suite called "The Energy of the People" (Sigla), featured Christian Bautista and Aicelle Santos singing a rendition of "Minamahal Kita", with a bahay kubo being carried into the middle, representing Bayanihan.

The final segment of the ceremony entitled "We Win As One" (Pagkakaisa) began with a dance that featured capiz lanterns, held by dancers, creating various formations.

The opening ceremony ending with in between the last final closing the end song, a video was shown featuring Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships winner Nesthy Petecio, lighting the cauldron at the New Clark City Sports Complex.