![PVL imports are officially cleared to play after ITC approvals. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-Presscon-imports-8202-400x200.jpg)
With the ITCs finally cleared, the PVL Reinforced Conference moves into full swing, promising high-intensity matchups, international star power, and unpredictable outcomes.
Before BRAVE CF heads to Vilnius for BRAVE CF 99, the promotion reflected on the defining performances from BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou and BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD in Tbilisi. Omar Solomanov, Rauli Tutarauli, Nicholas Hwende, and Lasha Abramishvili delivered statement wins that reshaped the title landscape.
![Choco Mucho’s Kat Tolentino powers a spike against Capital1’s defense in their PVL Reinforced Conference opener. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Capital1-Kat-Tolentino-6913-400x200.jpg)
With Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag back in the fold, Choco Mucho overpowered Capital1 in straight sets to open its PVL Reinforced Conference campaign.
![ZUS Coffee libero Alyssa Eroa anchors the defense with 22 excellent digs. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-Akari-Alyssa-Eroa-6253-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee overcame Akari in a thrilling five-set opener of the PVL Reinforced Conference, as homegrown stars rose to the occasion amid the absence of foreign reinforcements.
![Philippine athletes will don Avel Bacudio-designed uniforms at the SEA Games opening ceremony. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-design2-400x200.jpg)
The 1,600-strong Philippine delegation will don elegant, handcrafted Avel Bacudio-designed uniforms as they march at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok on December 9.
BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Mohammad Fakhreddine will challenge Alex Lohoré for the interim super welterweight world title at BRAVE 100 in Bahrain, as he looks to become a three-division champion.
![La Salle celebrates after overpowering FEU in Game 1 of the Finals. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-MVT-Finals-DLSU-vs-FEU_DLSU_Celeb-02337-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University delivered a composed, methodical performance to dismantle defending champion FEU in straight sets, taking Game 1 of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals.
![Shaina Nitura celebrates after sealing Game 1 with a thunderous kill. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-Finals-G1-AdU-vs.-FEU-Shai-Nitura-3155-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University staged a gutsy comeback in the second set to seize Game 1 of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals against FEU, moving within one win of a historic title.
![The 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge MVPs Shaina Nitura and Chris Hernandez [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-Awarding_MOST-VALUABLE-PLAYER_WOMENS_NITURA-Shaina-Marie-00920-400x200.jpg)
Adamson’s Shaina Nitura and La Salle’s Chris Hernandez etched their names in V-League history, becoming the first MVPs from their schools after leading their squads to the Finals.
![The Lady Blazers celebrate their comeback win to secure the bronze medal. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-WVT-AU-vs-CSB_CSB_Celeb-00504-400x200.jpg)
The College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers staged a dramatic reverse sweep over Arellano University to secure the bronze medal in the 2025 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge.