Filipinos are very passionate about sports and the heroes they get to see in those very events.Fortunately, ABS-CBN Integrated Sports — the sports division of the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company — has been hard at work to provide Kapamilya sports fans their money' worth and more, with new acquisitions, old favorites, and bigger coverage of sporting events.With a goal of helping promote sports and sports development in the country, ABS-CBN Sports is truly on a roll and in the zone… and Pinoy sports fans are not complaining.

Let us count the ways why it' a fine time to be a Kapamilya sports fan.

1.) Alyssa Valdez' swan song in the UAAP

Alyssa Valdez looks to win one more title before graduation.

Ever since the popularity boom of UAAP Volleyball (yes, we have not forgotten the almost-empty Blue Eagle Gym and UP CHK Gym era of UAAP volleyball), the second semester-sport has been one that people looked forward to. And without a doubt, the biggest star it has produced is Alyssa Valdez.

This year, the reigning senior women' MVP is headed for her last championship series, where she may end up going against fellow graduating stars like Ara Galang and Mika Reyes. It would be the fifth time they would duel in the final round, but a resurging FEU squad is eager to shake things up. But the women' tourney is not just the one with all the drama and action. The men' volleyball tournament, led by champion team Ateneo Blue Eagles, is also gaining a following, thanks to the television coverage of their matches.

So, will Alyssa Valdez close her collegiate career with a huge bang and a three-peat? Who will rise to bring the men' volleyball tournament to greater heights? There' only one way to find out. And that' to tune in to all the remaining matches of UAAP Season 78 Volleyball on ABS-CBN Sports + Action, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting 2pm. 

2.) The 2015-2016 NBA Playoffs on “NBA sa ABS-CBN”

The best basketball league in the globe, on the best free TV channel dedicated to sports. The marriage couldn’t have been any better, right? What' even better is that the Kapamilya network incorporated local commentators led by Filipino basketball legends Ronnie Magsanoc and Benjie Paras and ABS-CBN Sports’ Boom Gonzalez and TJ Manotoc, to serve everyone that distinct Filipino flavor. Thanks to “NBA sa ABS-CBN,” we bore witness to the Black Mamba' last game, and even before that, we saw the Spurs’ obliteration of the Heat in the 2014 Finals, and watched the Warriors ascend to the throne last season after 40 years of futility. Can it get any better than that? Hell yes, because this year, we’ll get our daily fix of NBA Playoffs action! The NBA Playoffs coverage start today (April 17) and will continue on a daily basis until the Finals! Catch “NBA sa ABS-CBN” every morning during weekdays and Sundays on ABS-CBN Sports + Action, which also has primetime and early morning replays of the games, and every Saturday on ABS-CBN ch2 at 8:30am. 

3.) Nonito Donaire goes for first title defense in Philippine soil

The time has come for Donaire to raise the championship belt once more.

The “Filipino Flash” and five-division champion Nonito Donaire wanted a chance to defend his belt in front of the Filipino crowd and now he gets his wish. Top Rank boxing, known for its championship events, is bringing world-class boxing action to Philippine shores as it tags team with homegrown ALA Promotions. Catch Donaire display his prowess on the sweet science as he is set to tangle with Hungary' Zsolt Bedak on April 23 at the Cebu Sports Complex, which will be aired at 8:30 AM at ABS-CBN on April 24, and 1pm at ABS-CBN Sports + Action on April 24, and on ABS-CBN Sports + Action HD Ch 166 on April 25 at 10PM. Even Filipinos and fight fans abroad can watch it via TFC.tv and TFCIPTV.com! 

4.) Philippine Football finally gets their exposure

The Azkals have been leading the charge for football to gain recognition in the country.

When they were down 2-1 against a formidable North Korea team last March, people were close to giving up. The Azkals’ backline was far from World Cup-level and they had problems moving the ball forward. But something, somehow, just clicked. Mere moments later, we were all jovially ramping up our cheers as we watched the Azkals headed for a 3-2 victory lap against one of the Asian giants on ABS-CBN Sports + Action. Tell us you did not enjoy that? And not only that, but Philippine football as a whole has been moving forward with the Kapamilya network' airing of the ongoing AFC Cup, also on ABS-CBN Sports + Action. But that' not all. Future Azkals are also raring to go on air as the UAAP' football competition has reached its later stages. Will Ateneo be able to recapture glory? Or will UP finally strike gold? All the goal scoring and tackling actions will be brought to you via ABS-CBN Sports + Action every Thursday at 2PM. 

5.) Palarong Pambansa 2016 on ABS CBN Sports + Action

Palarong Pambansa just concluded a successful run with ABS-CBN as its official media partner.When talk about recruitment for your school comes up and people are wondering where the school' newest basketball, volleyball, or football player came from, you can now say where. Palarong Pambansa may have had its closing ceremony yesterday (Apr 16), but the Palaro fever is still in the air. This year marked the first time in recent years that sports fans finally got to see the promising student athletes of the nation extensively on national and free TV!Watch out for the documentary on the 2016 edition of the nation' annual games for youth all over the nation soon on ABS-CBN Sports + Action. 

6.) URCC, ONE Championship, two new Kapamilyas!

ABS-CBN Integrated Sports head Dino Laurena, URCC founder and president Alvin Aguilar, and ABS-CBN head for Narrowcast and SkyCable COO March Ventosa celebrate a new partnership.

ABS-CBN Sports has already done a lot in promoting mixed martial arts (MMA) in the country, and it is definitely not done yet. It is even bringing MMA even closer to home by helping develop more local MMA athletes. How? By tapping two of the most popular and biggest MMA promotions in Asia! URCC and ONE Championship have both signed partnerships with ABS-CBN Sports and will soon have their events aired over the UHF channel.

Find out who' the next Filipino to make a name inside the cage starting with URCC 27: Rebellion on ABS-CBN Sports + Action on April 23, live at 10PM.

ABS-CBN welcomes ONE Championship to the Kapamilya fold.

7.) Beach Volleyball Republic

ABS-CBN head of Narrowcast and SkyCable COO March Ventosa, Charo Soriano, Fille Cayetano, Bea Tan, Dzi Gervacio, ABS-CBN head of Integrated Sports Dino Laurena.With the most beautiful beaches in the world, the country is perfect for the sport of beach volleyball. No worries, because here comes five Ateneans to save the day. Through Beach Volleyball Republic, former Ateneo Lady Eagles Bea Tan, Charo Soriano, Dzi Gervacio, Fille Cayetano, and Gretchen Ho have taken their passion for volleyball to the outdoors to concoct one hot and sizzling beach volleyball league that will promote the sport at the grassroots level. ABS-CBN Sports saw the promise it held and dived in head first with coverage and specials on the on-going tour of BVR around the nation. Catch BVR' Boracay leg on April 30, 2PM at ABS-CBN Sports + Action. 

8.) Upfront at the UAAP and The Score

UPFRONT at the UAAP is a good catch up for all the sizzling collegiate sports action.First watched during the UAAP Season 78 Men' Basketball tournament, “Upfront at the UAAP” is the new pre-game habit of Kapamilya sports fans. Offering exclusive interviews and features on current and former UAAP student-athletes, “Upfront” takes the viewers closer to their idols, allowing them to get to know them more and be inspired by their journey to greatness. The show even gives exposure to players and teams from less-popular UAAP sports! Hosted by Addie Manzano, Bea Daez, Janeena Chan, Natasha Alquiros, Marco Gumabao, Justin Quirino, and Richard Juan, “Upfront” airs before every UAAP game or featured event.

Meanwhile, if you missed all the great sporting news for the day, ABS-CBN Sports + Action still got you covered with “The Score,” hosted by TJ Manotoc. TJ not only recaps all the happenings on courts, pitches, and the fields, but invites sports analysts as well to give their take in the NBA, UAAP, Boxing, and the like. “The Score” airs during weeknights at ABS-CBN Sports + Action. 

9.) Sports.abs-cbn.com Catch up on your sports fix via sports.abs-cbn.Need an update on a story? Go to sports.abs-cbn.com. Need hot stories fresh from the press? Go to sports.abs-cbn.com. Sports.abs-cbn.com aims to be the best local website dedicated purely to sports, covering the best leagues here and abroad. Oh, you can also catch the UAAP games you missed on the site. Ain’t that dandy? 

10.) ABS-CBN Sports + Action HD

ABS-CBN Sports + Action HD brings the viewer clearer, sharper, and better images for maximum enjoyment.

It' ABS-CBN Sports + Action. But on High Definition. Clearer. Better. Sharper. It' the ultimate viewing experience for any sports fan, and probably the next best thing to watching a game live in the venue! Unless, you prefer to watch the real-life drama and action of the game in the comfort of your home. ASA HD is available on SkyCable Channel 166.