![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.
![Issa Ousseini dominates at the net with seven blocks for the Green Spikers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-MVT-UST-vs-DLSU_DLSU_OUSSEINI-Issa-03729-400x200.jpg)
DLSU outlasted UST in a five-set thriller to complete a sweep of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge preliminaries in San Juan.
![NU players regroup after dropping the opening set to Letran. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-MVT-CSJL-vs-NU_NU_Celeb-02506-400x200.jpg)
National University overcame a sluggish start to rally past Letran in four sets, capping its V-League Collegiate Challenge prelims campaign with a victory.
![FEU celebrates after clinching the No. 2 seed in the semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-WVT-UPHSD-vs-FEU_FEU_UBALDO-Christine-01851-400x200.jpg)
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.
![Benilde’s Clydel Catarig during their V-League win over Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-WVT-CSB-vs-AU_CSB_CATARIG-Clydel-01737-400x200.jpg)
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.
![The Philippines came within a set of the Round of 16 in a gritty fight with Iran. [photo credit: FIVB MWCH 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/68cbff3e7f60e073d25abc12_day-7-philippines-vs-iran-05-400x200.jpeg)
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.
![POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with FIVB president Fabio Azevedo during the opening ceremony last Friday at the MOA Arena. [PNVF Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-17-at-3.04.18-PM-e1758097365953-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas claimed a historic victory over Egypt in the FIVB Men’s World Championship, inspiring the next generation and elevating Philippine volleyball on the global stage.