![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.
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The Philippine Sports Commission donated 2,000 sports balls to the Office of the President in celebration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 68th birthday, supporting grassroots sports development.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received a birthday gift from the FIVB Men’s World Championship Local Organizing Committee as ticket prices were cut in honor of his 68th birthday, giving Filipino fans wider access to the world-class volleyball event.
For the first time, the Philippines hosts the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with 32 nations, opening Sept. 13 at MOA Arena with Alas Pilipinas vs. Tunisia.
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Aya Densing powered College of Saint Benilde past Mapua in a five-set thriller to secure a spot in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals.