![The Gilas Pilipinas Youth Women team receives additional support ahead of upcoming international competitions. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design48-400x200.png)
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.
![Jordan Heading led TNT during its semifinal-clinching victory over Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image44-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion TNT outlasted Meralco, 97-94, in Game 6 to secure another trip to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals and arrange a familiar championship showdown with Barangay Ginebra.
![RJ Abarrientos played a key role in Ginebra’s semifinals victory over Rain or Shine. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image53-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra advanced to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals after defeating Rain or Shine, 118-107, behind another dominant showing from Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos.
![Justin Brownlee powers Ginebra with another steady all-around showing in a crucial semifinal victory. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706648330_995615253258873_7091545251450833457_n-400x200.jpg)
RJ Abarrientos and Justin Brownlee combined for 63 points as Barangay Ginebra defeated Rain or Shine, 111-104, in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
![Chris McCullough explodes for 42 points in Game 5. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709634606_965019052993049_2248171560529451723_n-400x200.jpg)
TNT moved within one win of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after defeating Meralco, 103-95, behind a huge performance from Chris McCullough.
![Patrick Gardner provides a strong inside presence for Meralco during Game 4 against TNT. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706196979_2082205042360567_6814522101060467021_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco survived TNT’s comeback attempt and leaned on balanced execution late to even their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at two games apiece.
![Christian Manaytay during Rain or Shine’s crucial semifinal victory over Barangay Ginebra [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image142-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine kept its PBA Commissioner’s Cup hopes alive after overpowering Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 to level their semifinal series at two games apiece.
The country’s top streetball squads head to Mandaluyong for the Red Bull Half Court Philippines National Finals, with world finals spots in Manila on the line.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas named Canadian coach Burke “BT” Toews as the new head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Women ahead of major international tournaments.
![Scottie Thompson during Barangay Ginebra’s semifinal matchup against Rain or Shine at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image93-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra survived another tense finish against Rain or Shine as the Gin Kings pulled away late behind Scottie Thompson and Stephen Holt to take a 2-1 lead in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series.