Alas Pilipinas Men and Women will face top Asian teams in the upcoming AVC Nations Cups, while the Philippines prepares to host the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. The national squads are set for intense regional action in Bahrain, Vietnam, and Jordan.
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Gilas Pilipinas U16 bounced back from a shaky opener with a dominant 87-42 victory over Thailand in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. The Filipinos’ defense was relentless, holding Thailand to a single point in the first quarter.
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Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons staged a thrilling comeback to rule the PNVF Beach Volleyball National Open, overcoming Alas Pilipinas teammates Villapando and Rodriguez in the Final. James Buytrago and Jude Garcia also clinched the men’s title after an unfortunate injury to their opponents.
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Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured a hard-fought victory at the 2025 Kolon Korea Open, ending a three-year title drought and earning a coveted spot in The Open at Royal Portrush.
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The Meralco Bolts halted NLEX’s six-game win streak with a 108-92 blowout in the PBA Philippine Cup, led by Chris Newsome’s 21 points and CJ Cansino’s 20. The victory pushed Meralco to 5-5 and solidified its Top 8 standing heading into a crucial showdown with Barangay Ginebra.
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth delivered a powerful 99-52 victory over Vietnam in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, marking a triumphant coaching debut for LA Tenorio. The team overcame a shaky start to dominate with aggressive defense and scoring depth.
BRAVE CF 95 returns to Spain on May 30, 2025, featuring a thrilling flyweight co-main event between Jose Torres and Dias Yerengaipov at the Pabellón Santiago Martín in Tenerife.
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Thailand’s Poom Saksansin took a surprise third-round lead at the 2025 Kolon Korea Open, proving precision and putting can outshine power on one of the Asian Tour’s toughest courses.
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San Miguel Beer dominated Blackwater 115-78 in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup, overcoming key absences with a clinical performance led by CJ Perez, June Mar Fajardo, and Don Trollano.
Al Ahli Tripoli defeated Nairobi City Thunder 104-91 to clinch their fourth consecutive win and earn a guaranteed slot in the 2025 BAL Playoffs. Meanwhile, Made By Basketball outlasted APR to keep their postseason hopes alive.