![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.
![Creamline celebrates its bronze medal win after sweeping Cignal in the PVL On Tour. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-0190-400x200.jpg)
Creamline bounced back from its semifinals heartbreak with a dominant straight-set win over Cignal to clinch bronze in the PVL On Tour.
![PLDT High Speed Hitters and Chery Tiggo Crossovers set for a winner-take-all PVL On Tour finals clash. [photos: PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Black-Neon-Modern-Esport-Final-Score-Instagram-Post4-400x200.jpg)
The PLDT High Speed Hitters face the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in a one-game battle for the PVL On Tour crown at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
![PLDT celebrates after sealing its first PVL Finals berth with a win over Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-PLDT-vs.-Creamline-8873-400x200.jpg)
PLDT rallied from a 1-2 set deficit to shock Creamline in the PVL On Tour semis, booking its first Finals berth and completing a seven-game sweep.
![Ara Galang fires the match-winning spike to send Chery Tiggo to the PVL Finals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-Cignal-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Ara-Galang-7679-400x200.jpg)
Ara Galang and Cess Robles powered Chery Tiggo to a gritty 3-1 win over Cignal, sealing their first PVL Finals appearance since 2021.