![The Nuvali Sand Courts host the opening leg of the BVR on Tour. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_714-400x200.png)
The Beach Volleyball Republic Nuvali Open starts this weekend, with gold medalists earning direct qualification to the Sipalay Open and fans set for a celebration of Philippine beach volleyball.
![Jia De Guzman leads PVL All-Star voting 2026 for Team Heart setters. {PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Jia-De-Guzman-9699-400x200.jpg)
Early fan voting for the PVL All-Star Showcase 2026 reveals top contenders for Team Heart and Team Hustle, led by Jia De Guzman and Kim Fajardo.
![Sisi Rondina led the Titans with 27 points and 15 excellent receptions. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Zus-Sisi-Rondina-3779-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho overcame a tense 21-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-11, 15-11 victory over ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in a do-or-die match, with Sisi Rondina and Maddie Madayag leading the charge in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
![JP Bugaoan contributed key blocks to secure Savouge’s victory. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Open-Conference_-VNS-vs-Savouge_-BUGAOAN-John-08074-400x200.jpg)
Savouge defeated VNS Always Bright Laticrete in straight sets to clinch solo second place in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, showcasing depth and strategic rotations ahead of the semifinals.
![Jean Asis powers the Highrisers with 17 points, including crucial blocks and aces. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Galeries-vs.-Capital1-Jean-Asis-2326-400x200.jpg)
Galeries Tower pulled off the All-Filipino Conference’s most remarkable comeback, defeating Capital1 Solar Spikers to stay alive in the PVL Play-In stage.
![JP Bugaoan leads Savouge with a strong net presence in Spikers’ Turf action. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Savouge-vs.-Alpha-JP-Bugaoan-5886-400x200.jpg)
JP Bugaoan delivers back-to-back strong performances to lead Savouge back on track and secure Player of the Week honors in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Lovely Lopez delivers crucial points in the deciding fifth set. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/650393336_2325508501263949_1256361110389917790_n.jpg)
Far Eastern University survived a marathon five-set battle against National University to move into a tie for second place in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament.
![Veteran leadership remains a defining trait of Valdez’s game. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Alyssa-Valdez-1233-400x200.jpg)
Alyssa Valdez earns PVL Player of the Week honors, highlighting her leadership and impact beyond just match results in the All-Filipino Conference.
![The future meets the present in the BVR Nuvali Open as elite athletes and rising stars share the same stage, marking an exciting start to the 2026 beach volleyball season. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_707-400x200.png)
The BVR Nuvali Open kicks off the 2026 Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour season, featuring top Alas Pilipinas stars and a new U18 girls division.
![Alyssa Valdez delivers a standout all-around performance for Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Alyssa-Valdez-9457-400x200.jpg)
Creamline survives a grueling five-set battle against Cignal to clinch a qualifying round berth in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.