The Philippine Basketball Association opened its 50th season with a weekend packed with fan activities, tributes to legends, major awards, and a Manila Clasico rivalry clash.
![Savi Davison powers through the Choco Mucho defense during her 19-point performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-PLDT-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Savi-Davison-2835-400x200.jpg)
PLDT turned back a fiery second-set challenge from Choco Mucho, using its trademark defense and composure to seal a 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 win in the PVL Reinforced Conference at Araneta Coliseum.
NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a Daily Fantasy basketball panel, where he spoke out against the four-point line and reflected on iconic moments from his career, including a rookie-year encounter with Michael Jordan.
Four Alas Pilipinas pairs dropped their opening matches in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge, leaving them in must-win situations to stay in contention.
![Bytsenko celebrates with teammates after sealing the fourth set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-Nxled-vs.-Capital1-1639-400x200.jpg)
Sasha Bytsenko delivered a record-breaking 39-point performance to steer Capital1 past Nxled in four sets, giving the Solar Spikers a crucial bounce-back win in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul shares the first-round lead after a flawless 63 at the SJM Macao Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed174-400x200.jpg)
Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul and China’s Ding Wenyi carded matching 63s to seize the first-round lead at the SJM Macao Open, staying a stroke ahead of Germany’s Dominic Foos and Australia’s Jack Thompson.
James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla battled hard but fell to Australia’s D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse in straight sets, exiting the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge at Nuvali Sands Court.
![Farm Fresh’s frontline dominates the net during their sweep of the Super Spikers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-Cignal-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Helene-Rousseaux-0923-400x200.jpg)
Trisha Tubu erupted for 21 points as Farm Fresh swept Cignal in straight sets to stay unbeaten in the PVL Reinforced Conference, taking early control of Pool A.
![RJ Abarrientos plays through illness to contribute key baskets for Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES728-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra came out firing to dismantle TNT, 92-77, and secure its first win of the PBA Philippine Cup season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Jenny Gaviola (left) and Alexa Poledario of Alas Pilipinas. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jenny-Gaviola-left-and-Alexa-Poledario-of-Alas-Pilipinas-against-Amanda-Harnett-and-Davin-Corah-of-Canadas03-e1760540874858-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons face tough Brazilian opponents as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour main draw kicks off at Nuvali Sands Court, while Alas Pilipinas looks to bounce back from a rainy qualifying day.