![Offers from overseas clubs remain open as Minowa plans his next step. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Taka-Minowa-9422-400x200.jpg)
Japanese coach Takayuki Minowa shares his shock and disappointment over his sudden departure from Akari Chargers, reflecting on the abrupt exit and his plans ahead.
![The 2025 PVL Draft is set to take place at Novotel Manila Araneta City this Sunday, June 8. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Draftees-3278-400x200.jpg)
A total of 57 players will vie for pro volleyball glory in the 2025 PVL Draft, with three-time UAAP MVP Mhicaela Belen leading a strong cast of collegiate and overseas-trained talents. The draft takes place Sunday at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
![Bella Belen in action during the PVL Draft Combine at Paco Arena. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Bella-Belen-0401-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb hints at selecting UAAP MVP Bella Belen with the top pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after her strong Combine showing.
![PVL stars dazzled at the red carpet during the first-ever Press Corps Awards Night. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-PC-Awards-2025-24491-400x200.jpg)
The Premier Volleyball League rolled out its first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night, honoring top athletes like MVP Brooke Van Sickle and Team of the Year Creamline Cool Smashers in a glamorous celebration at Novotel Manila.
![Brooke Van Sickle is set to receive the first-ever PVL Season MVP award. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Awarding-Brooke-Van-Sickle-MVP-07391-400x200.jpg)
The 2025 PVL Press Corps Awards Night will honor the league’s finest players, coaches, and teams this Wednesday at Novotel Manila. Brooke Van Sickle, Thea Gagate, and the Creamline Cool Smashers headline the list of awardees.
![Thea Gagate powers a spike over two defenders during a crucial playoff match for ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Zus-Thea-Gagate-2599-400x200.jpg)
Thea Gagate lived up to the hype in her pro debut, lifting ZUS Coffee to the playoffs and earning the 2025 PVL Rookie of the Year award ahead of top contenders like Ishie Lalongisip and Angge Alcantara.
![Fans rally behind Deanna Wong as the PVL Fan Favorite winner. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Deanna-Wong-2139-400x200.jpg)
Deanna Wong dominates fan voting to win Fan Favorite at the Pilipinas Live PVL Awards, while fans also choose the Game of the Year and Fair Play honoree.
![Saet, at 40, proves age is just a number with the Miss Quality Minutes award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Zus-Chie-Saet-2060-400x200.jpg)
Eli Soyud, Alyssa Eroa, and Chie Saet will headline the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night on May 28, earning top honors for their standout performances in the league’s past three conferences.
Former De La Salle University standout Tin Tiamzon makes her return to the professional volleyball scene, joining the Cignal HD Spikers for the 2025 Premier Volleyball League season. The three-time UAAP champion is ready to contribute to her new team and pursue her goals in the upcoming season.
![Recognition awaits top performers from the league’s recent conferences. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Awarding-awardees-0088-400x200.jpg)
The Premier Volleyball League Press Corps will host its inaugural annual Awards Night on May 27 at Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City, celebrating top athletes, coaches, and executives from the league’s past three conferences.