HANOI, Vietnam — On the eve of the boxing finals of the Asian Indoor Games, the Philippines received a bit of good news in wushu when Jennifer Lagilag advanced into the semifinals through the luck of the draw Tuesday.

Lagilag, competing in the five-woman, 48-kilogram division, became one of three fighters who drew byes into the Last Four, assuring the country of at least a bronze medal.

“So far so good," said RP Chief of Mission Julian Camacho. "We have two boxers fighting for gold medals while our athletes in muay, bowling, wushu, swimming, and chess are still competing and possible contenders. I truly believe we are headed into a good showing this year."

Wushu kicks off Wednesday with Lagilar taking on the winner between India's Purhrambam Sakuntala Devi and host bet Nguyen Thi Bich, the 2007 world champion.

Rhea May Rifani, the other RP bet, battles Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Ngan in the 52 kilogram division.

On Wednesday, Annie Albania and Mitchell Martinez try to give the country its first two gold medals when they compete against separate opponents.

Albania faces Sopida Satumrum of Thailand and Martinez challenges China’s Cheng Dong Wednesday in the flyweight and light welterweight, respectively.

For reaching the semis, Albania and Martinez are each assured of P20,000 bonus, and they can increase the cash incentives if they win the gold.

Albania ousted Choto Luora of India and Martinez eliminated local bet Vui Nguyen Thi to enter the finals.

The Philippines has so far won two bronzes, courtesy of bowler Biboy Rivera and boxer Josie Gabuco.

Rivera placed third in the men’s singles played at the Saigon Super Bowl in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Philippines, however, continued to struggle in chess and bowling.

In chess, Grandmasters Joey Antonio and Mark Paragua failed to land in the semifinals of the men’s rapid play.

Antonio garnered 5.5 points on five wins against three losses and one draw.

Paragua, on the other hand, totaled 5 points on four wins against three losses and one draw.

Over in Ho Chi Minh, the country’s bets in the men’s doubles failed to advance into the quarterfinals.

Rivera and Chester King combined for 2505 and finished outside of the top eight.