Marga Altea’s Block Party Sends UST to V-League Finals
![Marga Altea contributed 13 points, including four blocks, as UST shut down Arellano University in the V-League semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design930-400x200.png)
UST swept Arellano University behind Reg Jurado and Marga Altea to secure the first Finals berth in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
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FEU Tamaraws Sweep Benilde, Storm Into V-League Finals
![FEU will face either NU or Letran in the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design929-400x200.png)
FEU swept Benilde in the V-League semifinals and moved closer to a third consecutive Collegiate Challenge title.
Alas Pilipinas Men End 13th at Asian Games, Blame Lack of Prep
![Alas Pilipinas Men finished 13th among 16 teams at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after securing two victories. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design928-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Men finished 13th at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two wins as Ronwald Dimaculangan called for stronger preparation.
Jasper Afgao Erupts Off the Bench as Letran Forces Game 3 vs. NU
![Jasper Afgao led Letran with 22 points in its five-set victory over National University in the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design927-400x200.png)
Jasper Afgao erupted for 22 points as Letran defeated NU in five sets to force a deciding Game 3 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals.
PFL MENA 11 Results: Nada Wins Trilogy, Finalists Set for Finale
Mostafa Rashed Nada ended his trilogy with Osama ElSeady by second-round guillotine choke at PFL MENA 11 in Riyadh.
Pato Gregorio Hails Philippines’ Wider Medal Reach at Asian Games
![PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised Team Philippines for winning medals across 18 to 19 sports at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design925-400x200.png)
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised Team Philippines after medals in 18 to 19 sports and about P35 million in initial incentives.
Jeus Yape Named Philippines Flag Bearer at Asian Games
![Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape [right] will carry the Philippine flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Oct. 4. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design915-1-400x200.png)
Asian Games taekwondo champion Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape will carry the Philippine flag at the Aichi-Nagoya closing ceremony on Oct. 4.
Kaila Napolis Turns Despair Into Asian Games Bronze for PH
![Kaila Napolis won Asian Games jiu jitsu bronze for the Philippines after beating Mongolia's Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0, in the women's -52kg class. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design924-400x200.png)
Kaila Napolis beat Mongolia’s Tsagaanbileg Altangerel for bronze after reaching the repechage at the Asian Games.
Red Lions Unleash Fury: San Beda Crushes Stags in NCAA 102
![Sean Aldous Torculas led San Beda with 18 points in its 30-point victory over San Sebastian. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design923-400x200.png)
San Beda bounced back from a one-point loss to Mapua by routing San Sebastian, 85-55, in NCAA Season 102.
UST Tiger Sands Duo Wins PH’s First Asiad Beach Volleyball Medal
![The historic bronze gave Philippine beach volleyball its first podium finish at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design922-400x200.png)
Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara rallied past China for the Philippines’ first Asian Games beach volleyball medal.