The Philippines participated at the 19th Southeast Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 11–19 October 1997.

[1] Young gymnast Pia Adele Reyes was the only three-gold medal winner, winning individual titles in floor exercise and balance beam besides sharing the artistic team gold.

Elma Muros-Posadas ruled the heptathlon in a new SEA Games mark of 5,269 points.

She captured her unprecedented seventh long jump title by clearing 6.45 meters.

The games that won golds for the country were Wushu, Fencing, Taekwondo, Golf and Archery.