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Basketball in the Philippines is more than just a sport. Our country co-hosted the 2023 World Cup, and now it is competing for a spot in the upcoming tournament in Qatar. Ahead of the final stage of the qualifying windows in the first group round, 1xBet assesses the prospects of Gilas Pilipinas making it among the best on the planet.

NBA teams have completed two-thirds of the regular season. In this 1xBet review, we’ll take a look at the main contenders for a spot in the playoff round.

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Kick off 2026 with a courtside revolution! Skechers Basketball is dropping two of its signature silhouettes in fresh colorways that channel the energy of the new year.

PalawanPay, the digital wallet of the Palawan Group of Companies, has partnered with the University of the Philippines Women’s Volleyball Team (UPWVT) to advance youth development and sports excellence through collegiate athletics. The collaboration highlights the role of sports in shaping values-driven young Filipinos, while supporting the team as it represents the university with honor, excellence, and pride.

BANGKOK. -- Alas Pilipinas overcame a jittery start to fend off Myanmar, 25-23, 25-20, 25-21, in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games men’s indoor volleyball on Saturday at the Indoor Stadium Huamark here.

BANGKOK. -- Alas Pilipinas aims for a berth in the gold medal match when it takes on Vietnam in the crossover semifinal of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games women’s volleyball event on Sunday at the Indoor Stadium Huamark here.

From left: MASCO Chief Dale Evangelista, Meiji See (Segment Head, Pedia Multivitamins), Anita Lim (Brand Manager, Growee), and organizer Darren Evangelista.

Swimming

By Edwin Rollon

More than 300 young swimmers from 27 teams will see action in the Growee-Manila Swim Meet on Saturday, March 21, at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming Pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila.

The steady development of Filipino young swimmers was on full display as the country’s rising talents held their own—and in many cases dominated—against Asia’s best student-athletes in the recently concluded AOSI Long Course Swimming Championships at the Assumption University Aquatic Center.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand — Swimmer Gary Bejino set the tone for the Philippine delegation, winning the first gold medal in record fashion at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.

By Edwin Rollon

Another world-class sporting event is set to take center stage in the country, as Manila hosts the prestigious WKF Karate One Youth League from May 14 to 17 at the iconic SM Mall of Asia Arena.

(L-R) Trainers Abel Martin & Juan Carlos Lantin, boxer Carl Jammes Martin and MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons after scoring an impressive win during “Thrilla in Manila 2” last October.

Combat Sports

Two months removed from his last fight, Carl Jammes Martin — is navigating an uncertain stretch in his career, with questions emerging about timing, direction, and momentum for one of the Philippines’ rising boxing stars.

BANGKOK. — Flint Jara brushed off a bloody cut and scored a thrilling 3-2 victory over Flanuari Yerikho Daud of Indonesia to lift the spirits of Pinoy boxers who were stunned by the shocking loss of Olympian Nesthy Petecio in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center on Saturday.

Shown here are (from left) Michael Johnson - Co-Founder and Chairman, Gigi Maceda - Trustee and Head of Officiating, Shery Cu - President, Suzette Pasustento - Country Manager of Skechers Philippines, Coni Ybañez - Treasurer, Red Dumuk - Secretary General, and Jeffrey Kho - Co-Founder and Trustee.

Racket Sports

By Edwin Rollon

Global footwear brand Skechers is strengthening its commitment to the fast-growing sport of pickleball in the country as it steps in as a major sponsor of the inaugural Philippine Pickleball Amateur Nationals set from March 28 to 30 at Tela Park Pickleball Center.

The 2026 tennis season is gradually gaining momentum. This 1xBet review will focus on the main contenders for victory in the three remaining Grand Slam tournaments.

Officials of the PYCL in traditional ceremonial serve.

Racket Sports

By Edwin Rollon

Multi-titled tennis champion Johnny Arcilla came out of retirement to showcase his skills in pickleball — a fast-rising racket sport not only in the Philippines but around the world.

Sometimes the best summer escapes are the ones waiting just beyond the city.

With fuel prices continuing to climb, more motorists are taking a serious look at electric vehicles—but for those seeking flexibility without range anxiety, hybrid technology is quickly emerging as a smart and practical alternative.

In light of current global and local developments, including rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 affirms that the event will proceed as scheduled from April 9 to 12, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.