The Philippines participated in the 21st Southeast Asian Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8 to 17 September 2001.

The Philippines' 30-gold medal harvest was nine better than what it got in the 1999 edition in Brunei.

Despite the country's fifth-place finish, Philippine Olympic Committee president Celso Dayrit praised the Filipino athletes.

The nationals saw action in 29 events.

[1] Liza del Rosario