![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.
![POC president Abraham Tolentino warns of possible Alas Pilipinas withdrawal from the SEA Games. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/poc_carpio-1-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has warned that Alas Pilipinas Women could be withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games unless the PVL abides by an agreement ensuring the national team’s full preparation and cooperation.
![Harlyn Serneche says members of the Philippine girl’s volleyball team are physically and mentally ready. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volleyball-Harlyn-Serneche-interacts-with-Philippine-Olympic-Committee-President-Abraham-_Bambol_-Tolentino-during-the-Opening-Ceremony-of-the-3rd-Asian-Youth-Games-01591-400x200.jpg)
Led by co-flag bearer Harlyn Serneche, the Philippine girls’ volleyball team looks to push deeper in the Asian Youth Games, advancing to the classification round with hopes of a solid quarterfinal run.