Lamina is top pick of 2026 PVL Rookie Draft
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Former National University setter Camilla Lamina was selected first overall by Galeries Tower as teams strengthened their rosters during the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft.
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Brownlee lifts Ginebra past TNT in PBA Finals opener
![Justin Brownlee remains one of the most accomplished imports in PBA history and a key figure in Barangay Ginebra’s championship pursuits. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/712226459_990185823771065_5999042826662303671_n-400x200.jpg)
Justin Brownlee delivered another clutch performance, sinking the game-winning shot as Barangay Ginebra escaped TNT, 102-100, in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
Gilas U18 Women rout Vietnam in FIBA U18 SEABA opener
![Gilas Pilipinas U18 Women opened their SEABA Qualifiers campaign with a dominant win over Vietnam in Bacolod City. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design51-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas U18 Women opened their FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers campaign with a dominant win over Vietnam, while Indonesia defeated Singapore in Bacolod City.
BRAVE CF 106 brings two world title fights to Slovenia
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Ljubljana with BRAVE CF 106, featuring two world championship bouts and a stacked international fight card.
Lamina, Pepito headline 2026 PVL Draft class
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Thirty-eight hopefuls are set to enter the professional ranks as the 2026 PVL Draft takes center stage, led by decorated UAAP standouts Camilla Lamina and Bernadett Pepito.
Giro d’ Luca celebrates 13th year in Bohol
Cyclists from across the region gathered in Bohol for the 13th edition of Giro d’ Luca, a multi-day cycling event promoting wellness, community, and active tourism.
Hwende becomes two-division champion at BRAVE CF 105
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Nicholas Hwende captured the vacant BRAVE CF featherweight world title in dramatic fashion at BRAVE CF 105 in Almaty, as a stacked fight card delivered finishes and statement wins across multiple divisions.
Espenilla, Cadag lead Philippines to 13th in Asian U20 Athletics
The Philippines emerged as Southeast Asia’s top-performing nation at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships after Ana Bhianca Espenilla and Jerico Cadag delivered silver and bronze medals in Hong Kong.
Alas teams secure Asian Games volleyball berths
The Philippines has officially qualified both its men’s and women’s indoor volleyball teams for the Nagoya-Aichi 2026 Asian Games, marking another milestone for the country’s growing volleyball program.
SBP, Akari partner to boost Gilas Youth Women program
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has partnered with Akari to support the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s program, with a special focus on the national youth team competing in upcoming international tournaments.