![POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with OCA President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PHOTO-8-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines officially received the Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu gears up to host the 7th edition in 2028, following a strong fifth-place finish in Sanya highlighted by three gold medals and multiple podium finishes.
![Bella Belen powers Team Heart’s offense during the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-ASG-Team-Heart-vs.-Team-Hustle-Bella-Belen-0795-400x200.jpg)
Team Heart surged in the fourth set behind MVP Bella Belen to defeat Team Hustle in a thrilling PVL exhibition match at the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City.
![Marvin Jones slams it home in Meralco's win over Ginebra on May 1. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/678395818_829933850171782_8612300475450659364_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco delivered a dominant performance against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, using a massive second-quarter run and balanced scoring to secure a crucial win that boosted its top-four aspirations.
![Yubin Jang during the second round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed274-400x200.jpg)
Yubin Jang moved into a share of the halfway lead at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open after a composed second-round 69 at Namseoul Country Club, setting up a tightly packed weekend leaderboard.
![Noel Kampton celebrates after leading Team Power to victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-ST-ASG-Team-Power-vs.-Team-Passion-Noel-Kampton-9306-400x200.jpg)
Team Power leaned on Noel Kampton’s MVP performance to defeat Team Passion, 25-18, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23, in the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase at Candon City Arena.
![Ricci Rivero drives to the basket before exiting with a finger injury. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/679582203_1471009870607855_271657404465079520_n-400x200.jpg)
Tyler Tio drilled a dramatic game-winning triple in the final seconds of overtime as Phoenix Super LPG stunned TNT in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup upset.
The Philippines will welcome close to 1,000 young karatekas from 56 nations as the Karate Youth League One Manila leg boosts sports tourism and grassroots development.
Syrian rider Yousef Alrefai claimed Stage 1 victory as the 2026 Tour of Luzon began with stronger international competition and full PSC support.
Beach Hut FC and Star FC secured top seeds as the PFF Futsaliga U17 elimination round concluded with dramatic semifinal qualifications.
The PFL has confirmed a women’s flyweight co-main event between Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araújo for PFL San Diego on June 27 at Pechanga Arena.