![Middle blocker Kim Malabunga leads the defensive charge for the Philippines. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Kim-Malabunga-2895-400x200.jpg)
Middle blockers and liberos of Alas Pilipinas vow to stand tall as the team’s backbone in their FIVB World Championship debut in Manila, starting Sept. 12 against Tunisia.
Undefeated 20-year-old lightweight Ian Paul “Choco” Lora will represent the Philippines at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, facing India’s Owais Yaqoob in his promotional debut.
The Philippine Sports Commission hailed a landmark partnership between the MVP Sports Foundation and Ayala Foundation, designed to expand support for Filipino athletes through talent identification, grassroots programs, and elite training opportunities.
Scoring 50 points in a PBA game is a rare feat reserved for only a handful of Filipino stars. From Allan Caidic’s legendary 79-point outburst to Arvin Tolentino’s 51-point eruption, these performances are etched in basketball history.
![Benilde players celebrate their stunning five-set win over FEU. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Benilde-vs-FEU-Benilde-3217-400x200.jpg)
College of Saint Benilde stunned defending champion FEU in a five-set classic to earn its second win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, led by Rocky Motol and Reymark Betco.
![Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, as teams stacked up on guards and wing talent to build for the future. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PBA-IMAGES143-400x200.jpg)
Ateneo big man and Gilas Pilipinas product Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, headlining a talent-filled class that saw Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio, and Chris Koon go in the top five.
![Arellano’s Laika Tudlasan unleashes a spike against Letran defenders. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-vs-CSJL-Lady-Knights-Laika-Tudlasan-400x200.jpg)
Arellano University held off Colegio de San Juan de Letran in four sets to clinch solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Ateneo celebrates after clinching solo fourth with a sweep of Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Arellano-vs-Ateneo-Ateneo-3144-400x200.jpg)
Ateneo de Manila University swept Arellano University to lock in solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, eliminating NU from semifinal contention.
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Adamson University closed the preliminary round with a flawless 7-0 record after sweeping Ateneo in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Laika Tudlasan powers through Perpetual’s blockers for one of her 26 spikes. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-UPHSD-Lady-Altas-vs-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Laika-Tudlasan-400x200.jpg)
Arellano University stayed alive in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge after pulling off a five-set win over Perpetual Help to boost its Final Four chances.