![Erika Santos unleashes a cross-court hit during her 21-point explosion. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Zus-Erika-Santos-7363-400x200.jpg)
Cignal bounced back from a slow start to beat ZUS Coffee, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, and keep its bronze medal hopes alive in the PVL Invitational Conference.
![Mika Reyes seals the sweep with her trademark quick hit at match point. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Mika-Reyes-6457-400x200.jpg)
The PLDT High Speed Hitters proved their resilience once again, rallying late in every set to sweep Kobe Shinwa University in the 2025 PVL Invitational.
![Rookie Alleiah Malaluan delivers 12 points as PLDT sweeps Cignal in the PVL Invitational 2025. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Cignal-Alleiah-Malaluan-5139-400x200.jpg)
The PLDT High Speed Hitters improved to 3-0 in the PVL Invitational 2025 after sweeping Cignal, with rookie Alleiah Malaluan earning her second straight Best Player of the Game award.
![Renee Peñafiel delivers clutch plays as Chery Tiggo stuns Creamline in a five-set PVL classic. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Ren-Penafiel-5592-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo bounced back in the 2025 PVL Invitational, toppling powerhouse Creamline in a dramatic five-set duel at Philsports Arena.
![Nagisa Komatsuda leads Kobe Shinwa’s scoring with 15 points against the Thunderbelles. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Zus-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Komatsuda-Nagisa-4145-400x200.jpg)
Japanese squad Kobe Shinwa University made a strong debut in the PVL Invitational, sweeping ZUS Coffee in straight sets at the Philsports Arena.
![Rookie Alleiah Malaluan shines with 11 points in her professional debut. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Alleiah-Malaluan-3776-400x200.jpg)
PLDT dominated Chery Tiggo in straight sets to start its PVL Invitational run, with rookie Alleiah Malaluan impressing in her professional debut.
![Michele Gumabao delivers a game-high 22 points in Creamline’s win over Cignal in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Michele-Gumabao-2984-400x200.jpg)
Creamline survived Cignal in a grueling five-set clash at the PVL Invitational, with Michele Gumabao and Jema Galanza leading the Cool Smashers’ fightback.
The PVL Invitational faces a last-minute change as 2023 champion Kurashiki Ablaze withdraws due to a compliance case involving their head coach.
![Santos’ breakout season helped keep the HD Spikers competitive in every leg. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-Awarding-Erika-Santos-Conference-MVP-2292-400x200.jpg)
Erika Santos wasted no time making an impact in her first year with Cignal, winning the 2025 PVL On Tour MVP after topping the scoring charts and proving herself as one of the league’s rising stars.
![PLDT celebrates its historic first PVL title after a five-set win over Chery Tiggo. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-PLDT-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-1630-400x200.jpg)
PLDT ended years of waiting by capturing its first PVL crown, outlasting Chery Tiggo in five thrilling sets to complete a perfect sweep in the PVL On Tour.