![Judiel Nitura rises against Ateneo’s frontline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-CSJL-Lady-Knights-vs-Ateneo-Blue-Eagles-Judiel-Nitura-400x200.jpg)
Letran staved off a late Ateneo rally and clinched a dramatic five-set win to stay in contention for the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals.
![UST celebrates after clinching a semifinal berth in the V-League. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-FEU-Tamaraws-vs-UST-Golden-Spikers-UST-2-400x200.jpg)
University of Santo Tomas earned the second semifinal ticket in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge men’s division, rallying past Far Eastern University in four sets behind Al-Bukharie Sali’s 29-point explosion.
![AVC and PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (center) and PSC chairman Patrick “Patò” Gregorio (second from left) lead the toast with (from left) Thailand Volleyball Association president Somporn Chaibangyang and National Olympic Committee of Thailand secretary-general Thana Chaiprasit and FIVB president Fabio Azevedo. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/avc-house-400x200.jpg)
Asian volleyball marked history with the inauguration of its first AVC House in Bangkok as the Philippines prepares to host the men’s world championship.
![JJ Macam leads the Golden Spikers with 14 points. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-UST-Golden-Spikers-vs-Arellano-Chiefs-Jan-Macam-3-400x200.jpg)
UST swept Arellano in straight sets to strengthen its hold on second place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Dave Lardizabal powers the Knights with 21 points. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-CSB-BLazers-vs-CSJL-Knights-Dave-Lardizabal-400x200.jpg)
Letran defeated Benilde in four sets to keep its semifinal hopes alive in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Shaina Nitura and Abby Segui power Adamson past Letran to secure the top semifinal seed. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Adamson-Lady-Falcons-vs-CSJL-Lady-Knights-Nitura-Nitura-2-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University secured the top semifinal seed in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge with a sweep of Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
![Zey Pacia led Ateneo with 23 points in a breakthrough win over Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Ateneo-Blue-Eagles-vs.-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Zey-Pacia-400x200.jpg)
The Ateneo Blue Eagles earned their first victory in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, defeating Arellano University in four sets.
![Members of Alas Pilipinas Men and Women along with PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, secretary-general Don Caringal and board member Yul Benosa and MRT3 General Manager Michael Capati pose before a fully dressed up MRT 3 train at the North Edsa station. [PNVF Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alas_fivb_mrt-3-400x200.png)
Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo continue to push with Alas Pilipinas as the team nears its historic hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.
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The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 kicks off in Manila with powerhouse teams Italy, Poland, Brazil, and France facing strong challengers like Japan, USA, and Slovenia in the 32-team showdown.
Cagayan de Oro capped off the “Set Na Natin ‘To Trophy and Mascot Tour” with a spirited celebration at SM Downtown CDO, 12 days before the FIVB Men’s World Championship kicks off. The event highlighted fan energy, mascots Hataw and Koolog, and appearances from sports and tourism leaders.