Manila Central University enters UCAL Season 9 with revamped facilities, seven sports and a renewed focus on student-athlete development.
![Sports Vision president Ricky Palou points to the shared schedule as a milestone for Philippine volleyball. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design719-1024x683.png)
Spikers’ Turf Crashes PVL Slate in Landmark Team-Up
Spikers’ Turf and PVL will share the same arena and playdates for the first time, creating a landmark schedule for Philippine volleyball.
![PVL commissioner Sherwin Malonzo outlined the league's revamped format for the All-Filipino Conference. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design718-1024x683.png)
PVL Shakes Up All-Filipino Conference With New Format
The PVL will introduce a three-series All-Filipino Conference format, culminating in a stepladder finale to crown the Philippine Grand Champion.
![The Filipinas enter the Asian Games 2026 campaign viewing a difficult group as preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. [photo: PSC | PFF]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design717-1024x683.png)
Filipinas Eye World Cup Boost in Asian Games Gauntlet
The Filipinas view their tough Asian Games group as a proving ground for younger talent ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![China produced a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures against Gilas Pilipinas. [photo credit: asiangames_2026 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design715-1024x683.png)
Gilas Pilipinas’ Title Defense Ends in Group Stage
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 loss to China, ending its Asian Games title defense after a 44-point Group C defeat.
![Francis Nnoruka posted 18 points and 12 rebounds as UP completed its comeback against UST. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design713-1024x683.png)
Fighting Maroons Stun Tigers With Furious Fourth-Quarter Surge
UP erased a nine-point deficit to stun UST, 92-85, as Rey Remogat and Francis Nnoruka led the Fighting Maroons’ comeback.
![Amet Bituin led FEU with 11 points, including eight attacks and three blocks, in the straight-set victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design712-1024x683.png)
FEU Extends Win Streak With Dominant Sweep of Arellano
FEU swept Arellano in straight sets to improve to 3-0 and keep its unbeaten run alive in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Tovera Dazzles, La Salle Sweats Out Nail-Biter vs. Bulldogs
Joaquin Tovera scored 22 points in his UAAP debut as La Salle edged NU, 89-87, in a wild title-defense opener.
![Javee Mocon scored 20 points and sparked Meralco's decisive 19-8 closing run against Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design710-1024x683.png)
Meralco Overpowers Converge Despite Missing Three Key Starters
Meralco leaned on Javee Mocon and Chris Banchero to beat short-handed Converge, 96-89, in the PBA On Tour.
![Wayne Araño delivered two clutch aces during his decisive 4-0 run to seal Letran's victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design708-1024x683.png)
Araño’s Late Aces Rescue Letran From Mapua Upset Bid
Letran survived Mapua in five sets to become the first team to secure a V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal berth.