![Hillier caps a remarkable week, winning the national open shortly after his wedding. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed263-400x200.jpg)
Daniel Hillier claimed his first New Zealand Open title with a two-shot win over Lucas Herbert at Millbrook Resort, becoming the first Kiwi winner in nine years and earning a memorable victory shortly after his wedding.
![Savouge players celebrate their win over Alpha Insurance. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-Savouge-7013-400x200.jpg)
Savouge recovered from a second-set setback to defeat Alpha Insurance 25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16, extending its winning streak to two in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference prelims.
![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.