From Cellar to Podium: Letran Stuns With V-League Bronze Medal
![Colegio de San Juan de Letran claimed the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge bronze medal after sweeping College of Saint Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VL-2026-CSJL-vs.-CSB-2492-400x200.jpg)
Letran completed a remarkable turnaround by sweeping Benilde to claim the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge bronze medal.
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NU Bulldogs Crush Letran, Book V-League Finals Spot
![Rookie RK Medino led National University with 17 points as the Bulldogs completed their semifinal series win over Letran. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design935-400x200.png)
National University swept Letran in 73 minutes to return to the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals for the first time since 2022.
Captain’s Comeback: Nitura Lifts Adamson Into V-League Finals
![Shaina Nitura returned to the Adamson starting lineup and finished with 13 attacks, nine excellent receptions and 15 digs against UE. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design931-400x200.png)
Shaina Nitura returned to the starting lineup as Adamson swept UE to reach the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals against UST.
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.
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.