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The 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference begins Oct. 7 with an eight-week sprint, featuring international reinforcements and a high-stakes knockout format.
![Shaina Nitura leads Adamson with a 30-point explosion against Arellano. [V-League photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-WMVT-AU-vs-ADU_ADU_NITURA-Shaina-07077-400x200.jpg)
Shaina Nitura erupted for 30 points as Adamson University beat Arellano University in four sets to advance to the 2025 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge Finals.
The Senate unanimously commended the Philippine men’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for its 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, praising the squad’s breakthrough run as a milestone for Philippine sports.
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DLSU outlasted UST in a five-set thriller to complete a sweep of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge preliminaries in San Juan.
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National University overcame a sluggish start to rally past Letran in four sets, capping its V-League Collegiate Challenge prelims campaign with a victory.
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Far Eastern University overcame Perpetual Help in four sets to finish the V-League prelims with five straight wins and secure the No. 2 seed in the semifinals.
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College of Saint Benilde wrapped up its V-League Collegiate Challenge preliminaries with a four-set win over Arellano University, securing momentum ahead of the semifinals.
![Fabio Azevedo announces the Philippines as the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship host at MOA Arena. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-28-at-6.44.53-PM-400x200.png)
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian icon Leila Barros confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship, part of a seven-year volleyball development plan.
SPOTV expands its live sports offering with the 2025 Ryder Cup and Mahindra Volleyball Super League, streaming across Asia starting September.
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PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara urged Alas Pilipinas to build on their breakout FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship campaign and embrace their roles as ambassadors of the sport.