![The Filipinas aim to bounce back against Thailand for the bronze medal. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volleyball-Philippines-Rhose-Almendralejo-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas seeks to bounce back from its semifinal loss to Iran as it faces Thailand for bronze in the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
![Akari import Annie Mitchem [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Akari-vs.-Galeries-Annie-Mitchem-7529-400x200.jpg)
Akari rebounded from a previous five-set heartbreak with a straight-sets victory over Galeries Tower, 25-11, 25-23, 25-23, in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
![Criss Cross players celebrate after a hard-fought win over PGJC-Navy. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Navy-6646-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame a gritty PGJC-Navy side in four sets to open its Spikers’ Turf Invitational campaign on a winning note and join Cignal and Alpha Insurance atop the standings.
![Cignal’s Wendel Miguel delivers a powerful spike against the VNS defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Wendel-Miguel-6229-400x200.jpg)
Cignal started its 2025 Spikers’ Turf title defense with a four-set win over VNS, but head coach Dexter Clamor demanded more urgency from his defending champions.
![Alpha Insurance celebrates a comeback win in its Spikers’ Turf Invitational opener. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-25-Alpha-Insurance-vs.-Savouge-Barbie-San-Andres-5754-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance displayed teamwork and composure to outlast Savouge in four sets, marking a strong start to its Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference campaign.
![The Philippine girls’ volleyball team defeated Chinese Taipei and continues their march at the Asian Youth Games [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volleyball-Philippines-defeats-Chinese-Taipei-in-the-Girls-Quarterfinals-5-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas booked a spot in the Final Four of girls’ volleyball at the Asian Youth Games, defeating Chinese Taipei while other Filipino athletes delivered mixed results across table tennis, taekwondo, and cycling.
![Savouge and PGJC-Navy hope to break through and challenge the favorites. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/savouge3-400x200.jpg)
Local coaches predict the tightest Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference yet, with Cignal and Criss Cross facing stronger, retooled squads ready to end their Finals dominance.
![PLDT’s Savi Davison leads the team’s comeback in the PVL Reinforced Conference clash against Farm Fresh. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-PLDT-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Savi-Davison-5127-400x200.jpg)
After dropping the opening set, PLDT High Speed Hitters roared back to overpower Farm Fresh, proving their championship mettle in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Import Katrin Trebichavska powers through the Nxled defense in her debut match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Cignal-vs.-Nxled-Katrin-Trebichavska-3740-400x200.jpg)
Cignal battled back from a set down and survived Nxled in five sets, 25-21, 23-25, 20-25, 25-15, 16-14, to notch its second straight win in the PVL Reinforced Conference at Ynares Center in Rizal.
![With confidence and unity, Alas Pilipinas women show they can battle Asia’s best. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alas-Pilipinas-001-400x200.jpg)
The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team looks to sustain momentum after stunning China, while Filipino weightlifters, led by world youth champions Jhodie Peralta and Jay-R Colonia, prepare to chase medals at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.