![Sisi Rondina: Now a six-time BVR on Tour champion. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KIMP3276-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Dij Rodriguez captured the women’s crown, while Ranran Abdilla and Ronniel Rosales ruled the men’s division in a thrilling Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour Sipalay Open.
![Capital1's Pauline Gaston goes for a kill. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KIMP2433-400x200.jpg)
Pauline Gaston and Roma Mae Doromal made a memorable post-collegiate reunion in the BVR Sipalay Open, reaching the quarterfinals while embracing a new chapter in beach volleyball.
The 2nd Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night will celebrate the biggest stars, teams, and contributors from the PVL and Spikers’ Turf seasons.
![President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani (left) with POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio. [PCO photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/poc_oca_pbbm-400x200.png)
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
![Pauline Gaston during the 2018 Gran Ola leg. Gaston will be paired with Doromal for Capital1 in the Sipalay Open this weekend. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260504_094256-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 stars Pauline Gaston and Roma Mae Doromal return to Beach Volleyball Republic action as the Sipalay Open gathers top local and international talent.
![POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with OCA President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PHOTO-8-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines officially received the Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu gears up to host the 7th edition in 2028, following a strong fifth-place finish in Sanya highlighted by three gold medals and multiple podium finishes.
![Bella Belen powers Team Heart’s offense during the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-ASG-Team-Heart-vs.-Team-Hustle-Bella-Belen-0795-400x200.jpg)
Team Heart surged in the fourth set behind MVP Bella Belen to defeat Team Hustle in a thrilling PVL exhibition match at the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City.
![Noel Kampton celebrates after leading Team Power to victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-ST-ASG-Team-Power-vs.-Team-Passion-Noel-Kampton-9306-400x200.jpg)
Team Power leaned on Noel Kampton’s MVP performance to defeat Team Passion, 25-18, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23, in the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase at Candon City Arena.
![Vanie Gandler leads list of award-winning athletes [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PVL-AFC-26-Awarding-ceremony-Vanie-Gandler-Conference-MVP-8666-400x200.jpg)
Vanie Gandler caps a breakout season by winning PVL MVP honors and headlining the Premier Team of the 2026 All-Filipino Conference.
![Creamline secures title in five-set showdown [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PVL-AFC-26-Finals-G2-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Creamline-champion-4303-400x200.jpg)
Creamline outlasted Cignal in a thrilling five-set battle to secure the PVL All-Filipino Conference championship at the Araneta Coliseum.