The Philippine women’s softball team secured a playoffs spot in the 2024 Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship last Friday, July 5, in Surrey, British Columbia in Canada.

The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls finished the group stage at fourth place with a 2-3 win loss record, opening their campaign with a dominating 5-1 wins over New Zealand and Hong Kong.

They, however, suffered 12-0 and 4-3 defeats against Canada and Israel, and bowed to Mexico, 7-0.

Despite these, Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (Asaphil) president Jean Henri Lhuillier remains optimistic about the team's chances moving forward.

"Even though we suffered some losses, I believe the girls can come back from these setbacks and perform strongly against their future opponents during the playoffs. Their immense hard work and dedication to the sport make me confident that they can take the trophy home," Lhuillier said.