![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.
![President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the FIVB Men’s World Championship opening. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC09562-400x200.jpeg)
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.
![The Lady Blazers celebrate their fourth straight Final Four appearance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-CSB-vs.-MU-3434-400x200.jpg)
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.
![Michaelo “Buds” Buddin [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2023-NU-vs.-FEU-Mike-Buddin-2791-1-400x200.jpg)
Young standouts from UAAP and NCAA, including Louie Ramirez, Buds Buddin, and Jade Disquitado, are stepping up for Alas Pilipinas as the team readies for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
![Gerzel Petallo (17 pts) and Karyll Miranda (17 excellent sets) lead FEU into the semis. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-ADMU-vs.-FEU-Gerz-Petallo-4237.jpg)
Far Eastern University rallied from an opening-set loss to beat Ateneo in four sets and clinch a semifinal spot in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Benilde’s Rocky Motol rises for a hit against NU. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-NU-vs.-CSB-Rocky-Motol-3208-400x200.jpg)
College of Saint Benilde ended its V-League stint with another giant-slaying act, stunning five-time UAAP champion NU Bulldogs in a dramatic five-set battle.
![Amet Bituin during FEU’s straight-sets win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/VL-2025-FEU-vs.-CSJL-Amet-Bituin-2425-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran to clinch the third seed and complete an all-UAAP Final Four in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Middle blocker Kim Malabunga leads the defensive charge for the Philippines. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Kim-Malabunga-2895-400x200.jpg)
Middle blockers and liberos of Alas Pilipinas vow to stand tall as the team’s backbone in their FIVB World Championship debut in Manila, starting Sept. 12 against Tunisia.