![Capital1 Solar Spikers eye their next franchise player for a brighter future. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-Draft-Lottery-2025-Milka-Romero-8064-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 co-owner Milka Romero believes their 2025 PVL Draft No. 1 pick is a “hope of a thousand dreams,” with Bella Belen leading the shortlist as the team eyes a long-term volleyball legacy.
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Three-time UAAP MVP Mhicaela Belen headlines the 60-woman applicant list for the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, with the draft combine set for May 30–31 and the main event on June 8.
Capital1 Solar Spikers secured the top pick in the 2025 PVL Draft Lottery, gaining a major opportunity to boost their rising young core with elite talent.
Alas Pilipinas Men and Women will face top Asian teams in the upcoming AVC Nations Cups, while the Philippines prepares to host the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. The national squads are set for intense regional action in Bahrain, Vietnam, and Jordan.
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Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons staged a thrilling comeback to rule the PNVF Beach Volleyball National Open, overcoming Alas Pilipinas teammates Villapando and Rodriguez in the Final. James Buytrago and Jude Garcia also clinched the men’s title after an unfortunate injury to their opponents.
![Thea Gagate powers a spike over two defenders during a crucial playoff match for ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Zus-Thea-Gagate-2599-400x200.jpg)
Thea Gagate lived up to the hype in her pro debut, lifting ZUS Coffee to the playoffs and earning the 2025 PVL Rookie of the Year award ahead of top contenders like Ishie Lalongisip and Angge Alcantara.
UP Cebu supports the launch of V-League Visayas, advocating for inclusive sports development beyond Metro Manila.
![Fans rally behind Deanna Wong as the PVL Fan Favorite winner. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Deanna-Wong-2139-400x200.jpg)
Deanna Wong dominates fan voting to win Fan Favorite at the Pilipinas Live PVL Awards, while fans also choose the Game of the Year and Fair Play honoree.
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Aspiring pro volleyball athletes have until May 23 to apply for the PVL Draft 2025. The chance to join the Premier Volleyball League and compete at the highest level is now within reach.
The Cignal HD Spikers have added former PLDT standout Erika Santos to their roster for the upcoming PVL season, marking their fourth major free agent signing in a busy offseason.