Highrisers Rally Past Service Meltdown to Beat Foxies
![Erika Deloria led Galeries Tower during its four-set victory over Farm Fresh. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design280-400x200.png)
Galeries Tower overcame costly service errors to defeat Farm Fresh in four sets and open its PVL On Tour campaign with a victory.
Volleyball
5 Alas Stars Missing as PH Volleyball Ramps Up Training
Five key players remain absent as Alas Pilipinas Women continue preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
PVL Takes Volleyball Fever North With Game-Changing Rules
The PVL On Tour begins in Isabela with seven provincial stops, new rules, cash incentives, and top clubs bringing pro volleyball nationwide.
14-Year-Old Phenom Lleses Erupts for 15 Points but Alas Pilipinas Still Falls to Japan
![Sharina Rhayza Lleses led Alas Pilipinas with 15 points against Japan. [AVC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design237-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas suffered a straight-sets loss to Japan in the AVC Girls’ U18 Championship despite a standout performance from 14-year-old Sharina Rhayza Lleses, setting up a must-win clash against Indonesia.
PH Opens AVC U18 Campaign With Gritty Win Over Iran in World Championship Chase
![Xyz Ellen Rayco led the Filipinas with a match-high 19 points. [AVC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design224-400x200.png)
The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.
Can the Philippines Shock Asia? Teen Volleyball Stars Ready for Massive U18 Test
The Philippines begins its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign against defending Asian youth champion Iran before facing Japan and Indonesia in a challenging group stage. Fresh off a bronze-medal finish at the Princess Cup, the young Filipinas aim to build on their recent success in Thailand.
Alas Pilipinas Reloads: 33 Athletes Named for Asian Games Volleyball Campaign
![The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design217-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.
Frigoni and Minowa Return: Why the Philippines Is Betting on Foreign Coaches Again for Asian Games Volleyball Glory
![Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design209-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Ced Domingo, Niña Ytang, and Faith Nisperos Just Gave Manila’s Young Athletes a Masterclass They’ll Never Forget
![What happens when three national volleyball stars become coaches for a day? Inspiration, learning, and unforgettable memories for aspiring players. [VNL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design200-400x200.png)
Ced Domingo, Niña Ytang, and Faith Nisperos led an exclusive volleyball clinic hosted by Decathlon during the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League Week 2, giving aspiring young athletes valuable lessons from some of the country’s top players.
Czechia Completes Reverse Sweep of Dominican Republic to Keep VNL Finals Hopes Alive
![After trailing by two sets, Czechia fought back to defeat the Dominican Republic in one of the most thrilling matches of the Pasig City leg of the VNL. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design161-400x200.png)
Czechia erased a two-set deficit to defeat the Dominican Republic in five sets, snapping its losing streak and boosting its Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals hopes.