![DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (left) has pledged support to PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio’s initiative with the DepEd to the tune of P180 million. [photo credit: PCO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/541281698_1470786440630224_2529234180102882857_n-e1756559722753-400x200.jpg)
The PSC, DepEd, and Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo are uniting to establish the Philippines’ largest weightlifting academy, strengthening grassroots sports in line with President Marcos’ directive.
![La Salle’s Ousseini dominates at the net against the Tamaraws’ defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-DLSU-Green-Spikers-vs-FEU-Tamaraws-Issa-Ousseini-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University turned the tables on defending champion Far Eastern University, outlasting the Tamaraws in a gripping five-set rematch of last year’s Finals to punch the first semifinal ticket in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![The Benilde Blazers celebrate after securing their first V-League 2025 win against Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Arellano-Chiefs-vs-CSB-Blazers-CSB-400x200.jpg)
The Benilde Blazers broke through in the men’s division of the V-League Collegiate Challenge, outlasting the Arellano Chiefs in four grueling sets for their first victory.
![Shahriffuddin Ariffin at the Pondok Indah Golf Club. [photo credit: Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed147-400x200.jpg)
Shahriffuddin Ariffin drained a clutch birdie on the 18th to seize a one-shot lead over Suteepat Prateeptienchai after Round 3 of the Mandiri Indonesia Open in Jakarta, setting up a winner-takes-all final day at Pondok Indah.
![Mapua’s Alyanna Ong [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Ateneo-Lady-Blue-Eagles-vs-Mapua-Lady-Cardinals-Alyanna-Ong-2-400x200.jpg)
Mapua University broke through with its first win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, edging Ateneo in four thrilling sets behind Alyanna Ong and Freighanne Garcia.
![Adamson’s Shaina Nitura soars for a kill against Arellano’s defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Adamson-Lady-Falcons-vs-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Shaina-Nitura-2-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University stayed unbeaten at 4-0 after sweeping Arellano in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind Shaina Nitura’s 21 points.
From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.
![Two eagles power Malaysia’s Ariffin to the top in Jakarta [photo credit: Asian Tour ]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed146-400x200.jpg)
Backed by two eagles and a bogey-free round, Malaysia’s Shahriffuddin Ariffin stormed into the solo lead at the halfway stage of the Mandiri Indonesia Open.
![Jema Galanza shines with 18 points to lead Creamline into the bronze medal match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Zus-Jema-Galanza-2143-400x200.jpg)
The Creamline Cool Smashers dominated ZUS Coffee in straight sets to secure a spot in the PVL Invitational bronze medal match against Chery Tiggo.
![Nagisa Komatsuda delivers a career-best 31 points to power Kobe Shinwa’s epic rally. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-0956-400x200.jpg)
From the brink of elimination to an unforgettable rally, Kobe Shinwa clawed back from two sets down to shock Chery Tiggo and advance to the PVL Invitational Finals.