Guillermo Paredes, FIVB Rules and Refereeing Commission president, is leading a five-day refresher course for 34 referees in preparation for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines.
![Grethcel Soltones leads Akari’s attack as they battle past a tough Galeries Tower squad. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Galeries-Grethcel-Soltones-9878-400x200.jpg)
Akari battled past a resilient Galeries Tower in a five-set thriller, securing a spot in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals with a hard-fought 19-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-12 victory.
![Choco Mucho players celebrate their hard-fought win to advance to the PVL semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-PLDT-8301-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho secured a semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference after outlasting PLDT in a dramatic five-set battle at the Philsports Arena.
![Chumason Njigha [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Navy-vs.-Criss-Cross-Chumason-Njigha-7521-400x200.jpg)
Savouge, Criss Cross, and Cignal secured victories to close out the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference eliminations, gaining momentum heading into the round-robin semifinals. Savouge swept VNS-Laticrete, Criss Cross dominated PGJC-Navy, and Cignal powered past Alpha Insurance to round out the Final Four.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross as they aim for a double-round sweep against PGJC Navy [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-8592-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to complete a perfect double-round sweep in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, facing PGJC Navy in their final elimination round match today, March 19, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![Michelle Gamit earns best player of the game honors after leading ZUS Coffee to a historic win [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Zus-vs.-Petro-Gazz-Mich-Gamit-6191-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee pulled off a stunning upset over Petro Gazz, winning 25-21, 25-23, 27-25 to take a 1-0 lead in the PVL quarterfinals. The Thunderbelles are now on the brink of a historic semifinal appearance.
![Alyssa Valdez leads Creamline to a straight-sets win over Chery Tiggo in the PVL quarterfinals. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Alyssa-Valdez-5796-400x200.jpg)
Creamline dominated Chery Tiggo in straight sets, winning 25-10, 27-25, 25-21 in the PVL quarterfinals. Led by Alyssa Valdez, the Cool Smashers inched closer to another semifinal appearance.
![Requinton's stellar play earns him the Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-CKC-v-VNS-Jaron-Requinton1-400x200.jpg)
Jaron Requinton has gone from a temporary starter to a vital part of Criss Cross’ unbeaten run in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. His dominant performances helped secure crucial wins over Cignal and Savouge, earning him Player of the Week honors.
![JP Bugaoan [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-Navy-JP-Bugaoan-7829-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf Open Conference saw intense action as VNS-Laticrete, Cignal, and Criss Cross pulled off key victories to strengthen their bids ahead of the semifinals. VNS battled back to defeat Alpha Insurance, Cignal dominated PGJC-Navy, and Criss Cross outlasted Savouge in a five-set thriller, keeping their unbeaten run alive.
![ZUS Coffee’s captain, Cloanne Mondoñedo, proves why she is one of the PVL’s best setters. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Zus-vs.-Capital1-Clo-Mondonedo-Thea-Gagate-32291-400x200.jpg)
Cloanne Mondoñedo’s leadership and precision earned her the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week award, becoming the first NCAA product to receive the honor. The ZUS Coffee captain orchestrated her team’s offense to perfection, proving her value as one of the league’s top setters.