![Ivy Lacsina [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Galeries-Ivy-Lacsina-3674-400x200.jpg)
Akari overcame a fierce challenge from Galeries Tower, securing a hard-fought five-set win in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Led by Ivy Lacsina’s stellar performance, the Chargers took a crucial step toward the semifinals.
![Libero Manuel Sumanguid anchors the defense with outstanding digs and receptions. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-CKC-vs.-CHD-Manuel-Sumanguid-1342-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross delivered a powerful performance against defending champion Cignal, securing a dominant four-set victory to remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Cignal and Criss Cross face off in a highly anticipated Spikers’ Turf rematch with the top seed on the line. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Nico-Almendras-5433-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Cignal looks to avenge its first-round loss against unbeaten Criss Cross in a highly anticipated Spikers’ Turf Open Conference clash, with the top seed and playoff positioning at stake.
![Cloanne Mondonedo orchestrated ZUS Coffee’s offense with 24 excellent sets and clutch plays. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Zus-vs.-Capital1-Clo-Mondonedo-Thea-Gagate-3229-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee secured its first-ever PVL quarterfinal berth with a gritty four-set win over Capital1. The Thunderbelles now prepare for a best-of-three series against Petro Gazz.
![Nxled’s Chiara Permentilla rises for a powerful attack against the Farm Fresh defense. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Nxled-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Chiara-Permentilla-2538-400x200.jpg)
Nxled ended its Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference run with a dominant straight-set victory over Farm Fresh, showcasing superior firepower and execution.
![Cignal’s Wendel Miguel rises for a powerful spike against Savouge’s defense. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-CHD-v-SVG-Wendel-Miguel-400x200.jpg)
Cignal survived a grueling five-set battle against Savouge, while Criss Cross continued its dominance with a straight-set win over VNS-Laticrete in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![PLDT players in action during the PVL All-Filipino Conference, where they earned their AVC slot. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-PLDT-vs.-Zus-6027-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines has been granted a third slot in the inaugural AVC Women’s Champions League, with PLDT joining Creamline and Petro Gazz as the country’s representatives.
![Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor emphasizes the importance of consistency as his team faces tough back-to-back matches. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Dexter-Clamor-6612-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Cignal aims to build on its momentum with a rematch victory over Savouge, while unbeaten Criss Cross seeks its seventh consecutive win against VNS-Laticrete in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Chai Troncoso delivers the clutch hits to seal ZUS Coffee’s upset win over Cignal. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Zus-vs.-Cignal-Chai-Troncoso-8575-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee pulled off a dramatic five-set upset over Cignal, 19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12, to move closer to securing the last quarterfinal spot in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Play-In.
![Shaya Adorador steps up in the clutch to seal Chery Tiggo’s hard-fought win. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Shaya-Adorador-8135-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo battled past Farm Fresh in a grueling four-set duel, securing a hard-fought 29-27, 15-25, 25-22, 25-21 win to advance to the quarterfinals of the PVL All-Filipino Conference.