Jasha Gamao

MANILA—The BJMP Greyhounds delivered a commanding 67–61 victory over the relentless GSIS Furies during the opening match of the UNTV Cup Executive Face Off triple-header on October 4, 2026, at the Paco Arena. 

The Greyhounds set the tone early with intense execution, staving off a dangerous late-game surge from the Furies to seal the hard-fought win.  

This crucial victory maintained Greyhounds’ place in the tournament standings, improving their win-loss ledger to 2-2. 

On the other hand, the GSIS Furies placed 8th place following the loss, sliding to a 1-3 record as they struggle to build momentum in the elimination round.

Leading the charge for the Greyhounds was JSupt. Jessie James Gingoyon, who earned the Best Player of the Game honors for his clutch play and floor leadership. 

His steady hand proved vital in keeping GSIS at bay during the final minutes of the match.

Expressing his gratitude after the intense battle, Gingoyon highlighted his team’s resilience and balanced rotation: “So, I’m very thankful sa mga kasamahan namin na hindi talaga kami nag give in, nag-surrender sa fight despite humabol yung GSIS—very competitive team, malakas na team pero thankful sa aming coaching staff dahil binigyan kami ng [playing time], kami lahat nakalaro despite na marami kami ngayon.”

With the Greyhounds back on the winning track, both teams now look ahead to their remaining elimination fixtures as the competition for playoff positioning heat up.

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Filipina tennis phenom Alex Eala proved her resilience and heart on the international stage, securing her second consecutive Asian Games bronze medal after a fiercely contested Women’s Singles semifinal at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center’s Center Court. 

Facing off against China’s Wang Xiyu in a grueling two-hour and 34-minute battle, the 21-year-old star showcased her world-class caliber before ultimately falling in a tight three-set clash, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6. 

Though her bid for the gold medal match came to an end, Eala’s tireless fight brought another proud podium moment to the Philippines.  

The Filipina prodigy stormed out of the gates in dominant fashion, blazing to a 5-0 lead and locking down the opening set with razor-sharp execution. 

Eala dictated the pace early behind an incredible 74 percent first-serve precision and an immaculate 100 percent win rate on her second serves, outscoring her Chinese rival 40-33 in total points during the 56-minute frame. 

However, Wang mounted a steady comeback in the second set, utilizing two clutch aces and strong baseline consistency to level the match before seizing the momentum in the deciding third set.  

With zero regrets and a heart full of gratitude, Eala leaves Nagoya with her head held high as she continues to inspire millions across the archipelago. 

Thanking the nation for their unwavering support, the young tennis queen reaffirmed her dedication to giving her absolute all every time she steps onto the court for the flag. 

As she processes the match with her team and prepares for her next international fixtures, Eala stands as a beacon of pride and athletic excellence for Philippine sports.

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MANILA—The PNP Responders kept their clean record intact after powering past the tight defense of the GSIS Furies, 77-72, in the third game of a thrilling triple-header in the UNTV Cup Executive Face Off 2026 on September 30 at the Paco Arena.  

The hard-earned victory pushed the Responders into fourth place in the standings with an undefeated 3-0 mark, while dropping the Furies to seventh place after falling to a 1-2 record.  

PLtCol Joseph Francisco Garcia anchored PNP's assault with a monster double-double performance, churning out 22 points, 16 rebounds, and two assists to earn Best Player of the Game honors. 

Despite encountering intense pressure from the Furies' frontcourt, Garcia stepped up late in the game to bury GSIS on the hardcourt. 

"Yung unang panalo kita niyo naman parang depleted yung line up namin, halos wala akong pahinga. Nakuha lang pala talaga sa tiyaga. Ayun, pagod, tiyaga, buti nalang nanalo kami," said Garcia in an interview after the game.  

With momentum fully on their side, the Responders now look to extend their winning streak in their next matchup, while the Furies aim to regroup and climb up the standings in the coming week.

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MANILA—The Judiciary Magis pulled off a thrilling comeback victory, edging the BJMP Greyhounds, 60-58, in the second game of the UNTV Cup Executive Face Off 2026 triple-header on September 30 at the Paco Arena. 

Judge Joseph Kahlil Crespo executed a fatal go-ahead basket with just 2 seconds left on the game clock, shattering the hopes of the Greyhounds and securing the dramatic win for the Magis.  

The buzzer-beating victory served as a massive bounce-back performance for the Judiciary squad following a frustrating setback against the GSIS Furies in their previous outing. 

Refusing to fall into a losing slump, the Magis displayed resilience down the stretch to erase the deficit and seize full control in the closing moments of the contest.

Judge Dane Caceus Carag anchored Judiciary's offense, earning Best Player of the Game honors after pumping in 19 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists. 

“Actually, this game is dedicated to my teammates kase yung last game sobrang frustrating yung talo, but again this is a bounce back win and yung effort namin during practice, nag pay off naman,” said Carag after leading his squad to victory.  

Providing crucial support alongside Carag was Tagalicud, who earned the third best player recognition after delivering key plays down the stretch to keep the Magis within striking distance. 

His timely contributions on both ends of the floor proved essential in setting up Crespo's late-game heroics.  

With the victory, the Judiciary Magis elevated their record to 3-1, climbing to fourth place in the tournament standings, while the BJMP Greyhounds dropped to sixth place with a 1-2 win-loss ledger.

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MANILA—The DOJ Radiance maintained their flawless campaign in the UNTV Cup Executive Face Off 2026, delivering a dominant 66–47 beating to the BIR Nation Builders in the opening game of Wednesday’s triple-header on September 30 at the Paco Arena.  

The convincing victory propelled DOJ to a league-leading 4–0 record, securing firm control of the top spot in the team standings. 

Meanwhile, the winless BIR Nation Builders sank deeper into the bottom of the standings as their elimination round struggles continued.  

Radiance’s star guard City Prosecutor Nonilon Tagalicud once again spearheaded the offensive and defensive attack for the Radiance. 

Tagalicud turned in a monster stat line of 12 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and 2 steals to earn his fourth overall Best Player of the Game (BPOG) award this season, marking his fourth consecutive game claiming top honors.  

"Every win is important. So, para sa amin na makuha yung apat na sunod na panalo, we are really thankful and feel blessed dahil so far, so good at lumalabas lahat ng aming pinapakitang paghihirap sa aming kada laro," said Tagalicud during his post-game interview.

With Tagalicud setting the pace, the DOJ Radiance look unstoppable heading into the next phase of the tournament, while the BIR Nation Builders face a steep climb to salvage their season.

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