![Cignal HD Spikers and Criss Cross battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Criss-Cross-Final-JP-Bugaoan-6004-400x200.jpg)
Defending champions Cignal HD Spikers face off against Criss Cross in a high-stakes battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Both teams remain undefeated, setting up an intense showdown between Cignal’s championship experience and Criss Cross’ hunger for revenge.
ALAS Pilipinas standouts Eya Laure and Bryan Bagunas have been introduced as Official Ambassadors, while Ben&Ben has been named Official Music Partner for the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025. The event, set for September 12 to 28, marks the Philippines’ first time hosting the global tournament.
![Rotter’s stellar week earns him the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week award. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Steve-Rotter-8701-400x200.jpg)
Filipino-American spiker Steve Rotter continues to dominate for Cignal, earning Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honors after delivering consistent performances in back-to-back wins.
Key government agencies reaffirm full support for the country’s hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025, ensuring smooth preparations for the global event.
![Jude Garcia [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-3907-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia powered Criss Cross to a thrilling five-set comeback win over Savouge in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, securing their fourth straight victory and a share of the tournament lead with defending champion Cignal.
![Creamline Cool Smashers [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Alyssa-Valdez-Aleiah-Torres-0243-400x200.jpg)
Premier Volleyball League powerhouses Creamline Cool Smashers and Petro Gazz Angels are set to showcase Philippine volleyball on the international stage as they compete in the AVC Women’s
![Jimenez delivered a career-high 23 points to lift Galeries Tower past Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Cignal-vs.-Galeries-Ysa-Jimenez-8962-400x200.jpg)
Ysa Jimenez stepped up when it mattered most, earning the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors after leading Galeries Tower to a stunning upset over Cignal and securing the team’s first-ever quarterfinals appearance in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.
![Cignal HD Spikers [photo credit: Spikers' Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-8691-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Cignal and powerhouse Criss Cross aim to extend their three-game winning streaks as they face determined challengers in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![The Cool Smashers celebrate after sweeping Nxled to secure a PVL quarterfinal berth. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-0340-400x200.jpg)
Top-seeded Creamline Cool Smashers showcased their dominance with a 25-18, 25-17, 25-17 sweep over Nxled in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference qualifying round. With Bea de Leon leading the way, the defending champions secured a quarterfinal berth in commanding fashion.
![Ysa Jimenez and Julia Coronel [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PVL-AFC-25-Cignal-vs.-Galeries-Ysa-Jimenez-Julia-Coronel-9434-400x200.jpg)
Galeries Tower pulled off the biggest upset in PVL history, defeating powerhouse Cignal in four sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the All-Filipino Conference. Led by Ysa Jimenez and France Ronquillo, the Highrisers delivered a fearless performance to shake up the league.