Jasha Gamao

The Philippine women’s national football team officially secured a return to the world stage, defeating Uzbekistan 2-0 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 play-in on Thursday at the Robina Stadium in Robina, Australia. 

With this victory, the Filipinas will have their back-to-back appearance in the prestige football league in which they will join the elite ranks of Asian nations bound for the 2027 tournament in Brazil.

MANILA—The UNTV Volleyball League Season 4 will continue to ignite the Paco Arena in Manila this Sunday, March 22, 2026 after a Wednesday game break with a high-stakes triple-header in the preliminary rounds. 

The action kicks off at 12:00 NN with a fierce opening match between the AFP Lady Gunnar and the MMDA Lady Spikers. 

Expect a defensive masterclass as these two disciplined units battle for early momentum in the standings. 

The AFP squad is determined to nail down their third straight win while the rookies MMDA team is still searching for their kick starter this season. 

The intensity continues at 2:00 PM as the DFA Emissaries take on the DENR Lawin Spikers in a clash of precision and power. 

It’s gonna be an epic batte as the DFA group still hungry for their first blood this year while the DENR still wanted to prove their existence in the league.

Closing out the explosive Sunday lineup at 4:00 PM are the Lingkod Pag-IBIG Lady Smashers, who will try to overwhelm the PhilHealth Health Insurers. 

With all six teams hungry for a win, fans can expect long rallies, strategic plays, and a display of pure athleticism from the country’s dedicated public servants.

Don't miss the chance to see your favorite government players in person, head over to the Paco Arena to catch the games live and feel the energy of the crowd! 

If you can't make it to the venue, you can still catch every spike and block from the comfort of your home by tuning in to the UNTV Sports official Facebook and YouTube channels for the full livestream. 

Be part of the action and support your team as the UVL preliminaries heat up!

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MANILA—The BFP Lady Firefighters and PhilHealth Health Insurers continue to set the pace in the UNTV Volleyball League Season 4, both maintaining flawless 4-0 records through the March 15 games. 

Their dominant performances have carved out a clear gap at the top of the standings, leaving the rest of the field scrambling to catch up. 

Following closely in the hunt are the COMELEC Suffragettes and PNP Lady Patrollers, both sitting comfortably with 3-1 records and remain within striking distance of the leaders as the preliminary round intensifies.

Meanwhile, the middle of the pack is a dead heat, with the NHA Home Masters and AFP Lady Gunnar locked at 2-2. Both teams are fighting to find the consistency needed to break into the top tier. 

Below them is the two rookie teams that are so eager to prove their caliber on the hard court. Both Pag-IBIG Fund Lady Smashers and DENR Lawin Spikers have already a taste of blood and they don’t rest until they get their momentum.

At the bottom of the table, the pressure is mounting for the DFA Emissaries and MMDA Lady Spikers, who are both still searching for their first victory after four consecutive losses. 

With the preliminaries reaching a critical juncture, every set now counts for those looking to avoid an early exit and keep their championship hopes alive.

Follow social media pages of UNTV News and Rescue and UNTV Sports for more updates about standings and game schedules of UNTV Volleyball League Season 4; Win in Sports, Win for Charity.

MANILA—The BFP Lady Firefighters sustained their winning track record clean in UVL Season 4, clinching their fourth consecutive victory with a gritty 3-1 performance over the NHA Home Masters last March 15 at the Paco Arena. 

After a commanding opening set, BFP weathered a narrow second-set slip to dominate the later frames, finishing with a 25-19, 25-27, 28-26, 25-20 scoreline. 

The victory keeps the Lady Firefighters’ undefeated record intact as they solidify their position as the team to beat in the opening round.

Gang Abellana earned Best Player of the Game honors, serving as the primary offensive engine for BFP. 

Abellana delivered a staggering 22 points, headlined by 20 massive attacks, 1 block, and 1 service ace. 

Her ability to find gaps in the Home Masters’ defense proved crucial during the high-pressure third set, where BFP had to dig deep in an extended 28-26 battle to reclaim the momentum and ultimately extinguish NHA’s hopes of a comeback.

Post-game, BFP Head Coach Efraem Dimaculangan credited the win to the team’s adaptability under pressure. 

“Sa maraming adjustments po lalo sa laro kanina, ang daming off sa first six, so kailangan namin bumalasa ng bumalasa ng player which is naging effective naman sa fourth set.”

"With the many adjustments we made, especially in today's game since several of our starters (first six) were off we really had to keep shuffling the players, which ultimately proved effective in the fourth set." Coach Dimaculangan noted, emphasizing that the team's tactical flexibility was key to overcoming NHA’s resistance. 

Despite the perfect start to the season, the coach remained focused on the long game, stating they will continue to refine their play style every match to sustain the streak until the end of the first round.

“Pagta-trabahuan pa namin kasi hindi madali, ang lalaki ng kalaban, iba yung labanan ngayon. Mas mahirap.”

"We still have to work for it because it isn't easy; the opponents are big, and the level of competition is different now. It's much harder.", Coach Dimaculangan added.

MANILA—The PhilHealth Health Insurers extended their winning streak to four, solidifying their status as a championship contender with a four-set victory over the defending champions, PNP Lady Patrollers, in the UNTV Volleyball League Season 4 yesterday, March 15 at the Paco Arena. 

The match, which felt like a playoff preview, saw the Health Insurers capitalize on a balanced attack and crucial defensive plays to dispatch the Lady Patrollers and stay undefeated. 

After a challenging battle in the first and second sets, PhilHealth surged ahead in the third and secured the win with a convincing final score of 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-18).

PhilHealth's dominance was a testament to a well-oiled machine, spearheaded by the dominant performance of Enen Reterta, who was rightfully named "Best Player of the Game." 

Reterta, showcasing exceptional skills, proved to be a constant force with 7 valuable points, including 6 powerful attacks and an ace. 

She effectively marshaled the PhilHealth offense and defense, consistently making critical plays at key moments. 

The player's precise serves and powerful kills proved too much for the PNP's defense to handle, turning the tide of the game decisively.

“Masasabi po namin na unti-unti na namin nabubuo yung teamwork namin, yung chemistry sa loob ng court po.”

"We can say that we are gradually building our teamwork and our chemistry inside the court." Reterta said in the post-game interview with Ms. Rheena Villamor-Camara highlighting their teamwork and chemistry inside the court to win over PNP.

Following the match, Health Insurers' head coach, Anthony Karl Espino, expressed extreme satisfaction with the victory and the team's upward trajectory, stating that they had finally found the "missing pieces" that make them a complete, championship-caliber team. 

Espino specifically lauded the addition of Tin Miralles and Criselda Rondina to the lineup, emphasizing that their arrival has provided the necessary depth, experience, and leadership needed to compete at the highest level. 

“Yes. Malaking tulong yung dalawa, si Rondina at si Miralles ang laking tulong…Sa ngayon wala na kuntento na ako dito sa team na ito and may tiwala naman ako sa lahat.” 

“Yes. Those two, Rondina and Miralles, have been a huge help. At this point, I’m satisfied with the roster we have and I have full confidence in every one of them.” Coach Espino said in an interview.

The victory against the defending champions is a massive confidence booster and a warning shot to the rest of the league, marking PhilHealth as a force to be reckoned with.