Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters avenged an earlier loss by defeating the Biñan Tatak Gel 74-58 in a Philippines MPBL matchup on March 3, 2026. A dominant defensive performance, especially in the paint, led the Rum Masters to a convincing road victory. Batangas City controlled the glass and protected the rim effectively, limiting Biñan's scoring chances in the key. After a slow offensive start from both teams, the Rum Masters began to find their range from the outside, which opened up driving lanes. They steadily pulled away in the second and third quarters, never allowing the Tatak Gel to mount a significant run. This wire-to-wire win helped Batangas City maintain its position near the top of the standings and demonstrated their ability to win with defense when their offense isn't at its peak.