Kobe Shinwa holds off Cignal rally in PVL Invitational thriller
![Nagisa Komatsuda led with 21 points and solid reception for Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-9686-400x200.jpg)
Kobe Shinwa survived Cignal’s late surge, escaping with a 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25 win to stay in PVL Invitational semifinal contention.
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Joshua Retamar, Alas Pilipinas gear up for FIVB Men’s World Championship after European training camp
![Retamar focused on the team’s World Championship preparations. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G3-Owa-Retamar-9124-400x200.jpg)
Joshua “Owa” Retamar and Alas Pilipinas gained key experience against European teams in Morocco, Romania, and Portugal ahead of their historic FIVB Men’s World Championship debut.
Chery Tiggo beats ZUS Coffee, sets up do-or-die clash vs Kobe Shinwa for PVL Finals spot
![Jen Nierva anchors the Crossovers’ defense with 11 digs and 19 receptions. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Zus-Jen-Nierva-9146-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo swept ZUS Coffee to stay alive in the PVL Invitational Finals race, setting up a crucial knockout match against Kobe Shinwa.
Kobe Shinwa stuns Creamline, ends Cool Smashers’ finals hopes in PVL Invitational
![Creamline’s title hopes end as the Cool Smashers fall to Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Alyssa-Valdez-8259-400x200.jpg)
Kobe Shinwa University shocked Creamline with a 27-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21 win, eliminating the Cool Smashers from the PVL Invitational Conference.
Laoag City shows full support for 2025 FIVB Men’s World Volleyball Championship with ‘Set Na Natin ‘To’ tour
![LAOAG City Vice Mayor Laoag City Vice Mayor Carlos Fariñas (brown polo) and PNVF Charter Member Faivo Bartolome (seated right), with Cignal HD Spikers Josh Umandal, JM Ronquillo and Vince Malinao and members of the group Ist.One are joined by mascots KidLat and Hataw at the SM City-Laoag. [PNVF Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/laoag-this-one-400x200.png)
Laoag City embraced the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Volleyball Championship with a grand stop of the Set Na Natin ‘To Trophy and Mascot Tour at SM City-Laoag.
Cignal overpowers ZUS Coffee to stay alive in PVL Invitational bronze race
![Erika Santos unleashes a cross-court hit during her 21-point explosion. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Zus-Erika-Santos-7363-400x200.jpg)
Cignal bounced back from a slow start to beat ZUS Coffee, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, and keep its bronze medal hopes alive in the PVL Invitational Conference.
PLDT stays unbeaten after gritty sweep of Kobe Shinwa in PVL Invitational
![Mika Reyes seals the sweep with her trademark quick hit at match point. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Mika-Reyes-6457-400x200.jpg)
The PLDT High Speed Hitters proved their resilience once again, rallying late in every set to sweep Kobe Shinwa University in the 2025 PVL Invitational.
Iran’s Amin Esmaeilnezhad leads young squad vs Alas Pilipinas in FIVB Men’s World Championship
Asia’s top opposite spiker Amin Esmaeilnezhad spearheads Iran’s youthful lineup against Alas Pilipinas in Pool A of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Ateneo outlasts Saint Benilde to return to win column in V-League Collegiate Challenge
![Jian Salarzon powers Ateneo with a 23-point performance against Saint Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-CSB-Blazers-vs-Ateneo-Blue-Eagles-Jian-Salarzon-3-400x200.jpg)
Ateneo bounced back with a 3-1 win over Saint Benilde, fueled by Jian Salarzon’s 23-point performance in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
FEU outlasts Benilde in five-set thriller for third straight win in V-League Collegiate Challenge 2025
![Jaz Ellarina powers the Lady Tamaraws with a 21-point performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-FEU-Lady-Tamaraws-vs-CSB-Lady-Blazers-Jaz-Ellarina-2-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University survived another marathon, edging College of Saint Benilde in five sets to extend its winning streak in the V-League Collegiate Challenge 2025.