![PHILCYCLING president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino checks on the progress of preparations at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. [photo credit: PhilCycling]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cong-bambol_track-400x200.png)
More than 600 cyclists from 19 countries will compete in the Asian Track Cycling Championships and Asian Para Track Cycling Championships in Tagaytay.
![The Filipinas will now shift their focus to a crucial play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4988-400x200.jpeg)
Japan overwhelmed the Philippines 7-0 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals to secure a semifinal berth and qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Cady Lalanne powers through the Magnolia defense during NLEX’s win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1735-400x200.jpg)
NLEX outlasted Magnolia behind a balanced attack led by Cady Lalanne and Schonny Winston to remain unbeaten in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![James Dickey battles inside the paint while delivering a double-double performance for Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES170-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix Super LPG dismantled Titan Ultra behind a balanced attack led by Ricci Rivero and James Dickey as the Fuel Masters improved to 2-0 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![Ivy Lacsina celebrates a key point as Akari snaps Creamline’s winning streak in PVL action. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Akari-Ivy-Lacsina-2361-400x200.jpg)
Ivy Lacsina leads Akari’s turnaround from a 0-3 start, earning PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors after powering the Chargers past Creamline.
![The winner of the Philippines vs Japan game will secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4957-400x200.jpeg)
Two-time champion Japan will test the Filipinas in the 2026 AFC Women’s Cup quarterfinals, with a World Cup slot at stake.
![Jaylen Johnson dominates with 29 points and 24 rebounds in his PBA debut. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES352-400x200.jpg)
Jaylen Johnson recorded 29 points and 24 rebounds as Rain or Shine defeated Macau 116-109 in their PBA conference opener.
![Vanie Gandler powers Cignal’s offense with 23 points against Capital1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Capital1-Vanie-Gandler-7666-400x200.jpg)
Cignal relied on depth, composure, and multiple scoring options to sweep Capital1 and secure a spot in the PVL All-Filipino Conference qualifying round.
![Terrafirma’s import Mubashar Ali dominates the paint during his 50-point performance against Converge in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1224-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma stunned Converge in overtime behind a massive scoring and rebounding night from its import in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![Kim Dy during PLDT’s comeback victory against Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Kim-Dy-6688-400x200.jpg)
PLDT recovered from a first-set loss and relied on disciplined blocking and balanced scoring to defeat Choco Mucho in four sets in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.