![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.
Leo Ordiales is ready to give his all for the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, embracing any role on the team.
![Shaila Omipon delivers a key ace for Perpetual Help Lady Altas. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Perpetual-vs-Ateneo-Shaila-Omipon-2-400x200.jpg)
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA defeated Ateneo de Manila University 3-0 to strengthen its semifinal chances in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge. Shaila Omipon and Geraldine Palacio led the Lady Altas’ charge.
![Shaina Nitura delivers a powerful spike for Adamson University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Adamason-vs-Mapua-Shaina-Nitura-1-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University booked its first semifinal berth in the 2025 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge with a 3-0 sweep of Mapua University. Shaina Nitura, Abby Segui, and Fhei Sagaysay led the Lady Falcons to a perfect 5-0 record.
![Savannah Davison is crowned MVP of the 2025 PVL Invitational, highlighting a remarkable all-around performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Awarding-Savi-Davison-0958-400x200.jpg)
Savannah Davison capped her breakout run by bagging her first PVL MVP trophy at the 2025 Invitational. The PLDT star finished among the league’s top performers in nearly every skill category. Jema Galanza, Nagisa Komatsuda, Ara Galang, Jeanette Panaga, Riza Nogales, Kath Arado and Sakura Furuta also earned individual honors.
![Kim Dy and Mika Reyes team up at the net to deny a Kobe Shinwa attack. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Kianna-Dy-0700-400x200.jpg)
The PLDT High Speed Hitters proved their rise is no fluke, outlasting Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University in four sets to clinch the PVL Invitational crown and secure their second straight championship.
![Alyssa Valdez and her teammates extend Creamline’s unmatched PVL podium streak. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Alyssa-Valdez-9979-400x200.jpg)
Creamline Cool Smashers reasserted their PVL dominance with a commanding sweep of Chery Tiggo, clinching bronze in the 2025 Invitational Conference and extending their record podium streak to 19 straight tournaments.
![La Salle’s Ousseini dominates at the net against the Tamaraws’ defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-DLSU-Green-Spikers-vs-FEU-Tamaraws-Issa-Ousseini-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University turned the tables on defending champion Far Eastern University, outlasting the Tamaraws in a gripping five-set rematch of last year’s Finals to punch the first semifinal ticket in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.