![The Philippine women’s football team prepares for a critical match against Iran at Cbus Super Stadium. [AFC photo pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4773-1024x597.jpeg)
The Philippine women’s national football team will face Iran on Sunday at Cbus Super Stadium amid heightened security and political tensions, aiming to advance past the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
![Grethcel Soltones delivered a pivotal scoring run in the fourth set to secure the win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Akari-vs.-Capital1-Grethcel-Soltones-6920-1024x684.jpg)
Akari rebounds to sweep Capital1 and strengthen Qualifying Round push
Akari Chargers overcame an opening-set stumble to sweep Capital1 and climb into joint fourth place in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, powered by Ivy Lacsina’s 19-point performance and Justine Jazareno’s defensive heroics.
![Rookies/Sophomores and Junior squad members interact with local youth during the All-Star weekend activities. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES743-1024x683.jpg)
PBA turns over basketball courts and hosts clinics in Candon City
The Philippine Basketball Association handed over two refurbished basketball courts in Candon City and held basketball clinics for local youth as part of its initiative to promote the sport outside Metro Manila.
![Jema Galanza unleashes a powerful spike as Creamline battles Nxled in a gripping PVL All-Filipino Conference showdown. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Jema-Galanza-4567-1024x684.jpg)
Creamline survives Nxled in five-set thriller to secure solo second in PVL All-Filipino Conference
Creamline leaned on its championship experience to outlast Nxled in a grueling five-set showdown and secure solo second place in the PVL All-Filipino Conference standings.
![Louie Ramirez delivers a spike as Savouge maintains control of the match. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Cabstars-vs.-Savouge-Louie-Ramirez-3890-1024x684.jpg)
Savouge sweeps AEP to set up unbeaten showdown with Criss Cross in Spikers’ Turf
Savouge remained unbeaten after sweeping AEP Cabstars, setting up a highly anticipated clash with fellow unbeaten Criss Cross in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jerom Lastimosa drives to the basket during the Rookies-Sophomores match against the Juniors in the PBA All-Star opener. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar, PBA pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/647419952_1701353934366759_8752332618471571915_n-1024x734.jpg)
Rookies-Sophomores outlast Juniors in high-scoring PBA All-Star opener
Jerom Lastimosa powered the Rookies-Sophomores to a 154-150 win over the Juniors to open the PBA ArenaPlus All-Star weekend.
![Jude Garcia powers a spike for Criss Cross during its Spikers’ Turf Open Conference match against 3B. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-3B-Jude-Garcia-3619-1024x684.jpg)
Criss Cross rallies past 3B to stay unbeaten in Spikers’ Turf Open Conference
Criss Cross overcame a slow start to defeat 3B in four sets as Jude Garcia powered the King Crunchers closer to a first-round sweep in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Filipinas booter Sofia Harrison-Wunsch in action with Korean booter Park Soo-Seong [AFC Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March06photo21-1024x597.jpg)
Filipinas must beat Iran, hope for strong goal difference to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup playoffs
The Philippine women’s football team faces a must-win clash against Iran as the Filipinas chase one of the two best third-place spots to advance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Subic Bay multisport festival draws nearly 1,000 athletes for weekend of racing
Nearly 1,000 athletes and supporters gathered in Subic Bay for the Subic Bay Multisport Festival, a two-day celebration of racing that featured kids events, fun runs, and elite triathlon competition.
NCRAA considers boxing and taekwondo as league opens 32nd season
The NCRAA opens its 32nd season at Dasmariñas Arena with basketball and volleyball while exploring the addition of Olympic sports such as boxing and taekwondo.