![A late game scuffle involving Jaylen Johnson of Rain or Shine and Glen Khobuntin marred the PBA Commissioner's Cup first game match on Friday, March 20. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/649897819_971807355334010_7008729574969571916_n1-400x200.jpg)
Adrian Nocum delivers a clutch finish as Rain or Shine survives Bol Bol’s explosive debut to secure a narrow win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 returns with 14 stages spanning 13 provinces and 1,815.8 kilometers, offering brutal climbs, breakneck sprints, and international participation.
![Gregorio at the Visayas Sports Summit in Iloilo City with local officials. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5073-400x200.jpeg)
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Patrick Gregorio tours Davao, Iloilo, and Cebu, highlighting sports tourism, regional training centers, and grassroots development.
![Sisi Rondina powers a spike as Choco Mucho pulls away in the fourth set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Zus-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Sisi-Rondina-3494-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho Flying Titans close their PVL All-Filipino Conference 2026 prelims with a four-set victory over ZUS Coffee, gaining momentum heading into the Play-In stage.
![Nxled secures a key win over PLDT in the Premier Volleyball League. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Nxled-2720-400x200.jpg)
Nxled bounced back from a slow start to defeat PLDT in four sets and strengthen its bid for a Qualifying Round spot.
![Angela Beard (13) in action with Sara Eggesvik [AFC Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5071-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines secured back-to-back Women’s World Cup appearances after a 2-0 playoff victory over Uzbekistan.
![Jude Garcia powers Criss Cross with a strong all-around performance. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-1303-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross extended its unbeaten run to eight matches after a dominant straight-sets victory over AEP-Cabstars in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Marvin Jones shines in his PBA debut with a game-high performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1528-400x200.jpg)
Meralco powered past Converge with a dominant second-half surge to secure a convincing opening win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![JP Bugaoan earns Best Player honors with an efficient performance. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Savouge-vs.-3B-JP-Bugaoan-0771-400x200.jpg)
Savouge bounced back from back-to-back losses with a dominant straight-sets win over 3B to secure a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Filipinas prepare for a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AFC-WOMENS-ASIAN-CUP-2026-JAPAN-vs-PHILIPPINES-8-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s football team battles Uzbekistan in a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in, with a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup berth on the line.