![Nicholas Hwende celebrates after winning the BRAVE CF featherweight world championship in Almaty. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BRAVE-CF-105-x-Alash-Pride-FotoSevenSport-13-23-von-24-400x200.jpg)
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.
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.
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.
![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.
![Award recipients gather during the 2nd Pilipinas PVL Press Corps Awards Night in Manila. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PVL-PC-Awards-2026-Awardees-1323-400x200.jpg)
Farm Fresh star Trisha Tubu emerged as the biggest winner at the 2nd Pilipinas PVL Press Corps Awards Night after claiming the Season Most Valuable Player award following a breakthrough campaign.
![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.
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Candon City has begun welcoming participating nations for the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup as the tournament prepares to open amid a new chapter for Philippine volleyball following the FIVB suspension of the PNVF.
![A silver medal for Ana Bhianca Espenilla and a bronze for Jerico Cadag capped a memorable campaign for the Philippines at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PNVF-photo6-400x200.png)
Ana Bhianca Espenilla delivered a personal-best throw to capture silver in the women’s javelin, while Jerico Cadag earned bronze in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as the Philippines concluded its campaign at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships with two medals.
The Vermosa Green Run returns for its fifth edition on June 28, bringing together runners, families, and pet lovers while promoting environmental conservation and sustainable living.