![Lacsina’s award highlights her pivotal role in Akari’s 2026 PVL campaign. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Ivy-Lacsina-3611-400x200.jpg)
Ivy Lacsina earned the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week award after delivering back-to-back standout performances for the Akari Chargers in the 2026 All-Filipino Conference.
![The Filipinas battled until the final whistle but absorbed a tough 1-0 defeat to the Matildas. [photo credit: The Philippine Football Federation Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_682-400x200.png)
The Philippines suffered a 1-0 loss to Australia in their opening 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup match, with Sam Kerr scoring the lone goal while Olivia McDaniel kept the Filipinas competitive with numerous saves.
![China closes Window 2 strong with a 100-93 win over Chinese Taipei. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/639493306_1633575727824633_8235623419707369497_n-400x200.jpg)
China overcame a late deficit to beat Chinese Taipei 100-93, completing a two-game sweep in Window 2 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
![3B edges VNS in five sets to stay competitive in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-3B-vs.-VNS-6330-400x200.jpg)
Carl Berdal exploded for 29 points as 3B recovered from a blown 2-0 lead to beat VNS Always Bright Laticrete 25-20, 25-19, 25-27, 21-25, 15-13 in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Gilas Pilipinas fought hard but fell to Australia 93-66. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/638085557_4414761795471087_3935513852937882743_n-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas struggled early against Australia but showed fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, remaining qualified for the Second Round despite a 93-66 defeat.
![Jude Garcia delivers clutch attacks in the extended second set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-5758-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross leaned on veteran composure to sweep AEP-Cabstars and remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Alche Gupiteo and Jude Garcia lead Criss Cross into a high-stakes showdown with the AEP-Cabstars. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Jude-Garcia-2718-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to extend its winning streak to three games when it faces AEP-Cabstars in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. The defending champions have shown depth, firepower, and experience in their early outings.
The Philippine women’s national football team is prepared for its opening match against Australia at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, building on experience from the 2023 World Cup and recent SEA Games success.
![Kim Dy earned Best Player of the Game honors after leading PLDT to a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Kim-Dy-4984-400x200.jpg)
PLDT rebounded from a previous loss with a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, improving to 4-1 and keeping its semifinal hopes alive.
![Lucas Herbert shot a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in round three of the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed262-400x200.jpg)
Australian Lucas Herbert carded a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in the third round of the New Zealand Open, moving to 16-under and setting up a thrilling final day chase behind leader Daniel Hillier.