![Prince Carino scored 23 points for the Philippines but the team fells short. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_382.png)
Chinese Taipei led by Wang I-Le overpowered Gilas Youth 106-82 in Group B of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025, highlighting the Filipino team’s offensive struggles.
![Shaila Omipon delivers a key ace for Perpetual Help Lady Altas. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Perpetual-vs-Ateneo-Shaila-Omipon-2-1024x683.jpg)
Lady Altas stay in semifinals hunt with sweep over Ateneo in 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA defeated Ateneo de Manila University 3-0 to strengthen its semifinal chances in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge. Shaila Omipon and Geraldine Palacio led the Lady Altas’ charge.
![Shaina Nitura delivers a powerful spike for Adamson University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Adamason-vs-Mapua-Shaina-Nitura-1-1024x683.jpg)
Adamson secures first semifinal spot with sweep over Mapua in 2025 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge
Adamson University booked its first semifinal berth in the 2025 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge with a 3-0 sweep of Mapua University. Shaina Nitura, Abby Segui, and Fhei Sagaysay led the Lady Falcons to a perfect 5-0 record.
![Savannah Davison is crowned MVP of the 2025 PVL Invitational, highlighting a remarkable all-around performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Awarding-Savi-Davison-0958-1024x682.jpg)
Davison captures first PVL MVP as PLDT, Creamline, and Kobe Shinwa stars dominate awards
Savannah Davison capped her breakout run by bagging her first PVL MVP trophy at the 2025 Invitational. The PLDT star finished among the league’s top performers in nearly every skill category. Jema Galanza, Nagisa Komatsuda, Ara Galang, Jeanette Panaga, Riza Nogales, Kath Arado and Sakura Furuta also earned individual honors.
![Suteepat Prateeptienchai wins the Mandiri Indonesia Open with an eagle-filled final round. [photo credit: Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed148.jpg)
Suteepat Prateeptienchai captures Mandiri Indonesia Open with dominant finish
Suteepat Prateeptienchai delivered a masterclass at the 2025 Mandiri Indonesia Open, firing two eagles en route to his fourth Asian Tour victory.
![Kim Dy and Mika Reyes team up at the net to deny a Kobe Shinwa attack. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Kianna-Dy-0700-1024x682.jpg)
PLDT stuns Kobe Shinwa for back-to-back PVL titles
The PLDT High Speed Hitters proved their rise is no fluke, outlasting Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University in four sets to clinch the PVL Invitational crown and secure their second straight championship.
![Alyssa Valdez and her teammates extend Creamline’s unmatched PVL podium streak. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Alyssa-Valdez-9979-1024x682.jpg)
Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo for bronze in PVL 2025 Invitational Conference
Creamline Cool Smashers reasserted their PVL dominance with a commanding sweep of Chery Tiggo, clinching bronze in the 2025 Invitational Conference and extending their record podium streak to 19 straight tournaments.
![DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (left) has pledged support to PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio’s initiative with the DepEd to the tune of P180 million. [photo credit: PCO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/541281698_1470786440630224_2529234180102882857_n-e1756559722753-1024x747.jpg)
PSC, DepEd, Hidilyn Diaz to launch Philippines’ largest weightlifting academy
The PSC, DepEd, and Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo are uniting to establish the Philippines’ largest weightlifting academy, strengthening grassroots sports in line with President Marcos’ directive.
![La Salle’s Ousseini dominates at the net against the Tamaraws’ defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-DLSU-Green-Spikers-vs-FEU-Tamaraws-Issa-Ousseini-1024x683.jpg)
La Salle exacts revenge, stuns FEU to clinch semis berth
De La Salle University turned the tables on defending champion Far Eastern University, outlasting the Tamaraws in a gripping five-set rematch of last year’s Finals to punch the first semifinal ticket in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![The Benilde Blazers celebrate after securing their first V-League 2025 win against Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Arellano-Chiefs-vs-CSB-Blazers-CSB-1024x683.jpg)
Benilde Blazers stun Arellano Chiefs for first win in V-League Collegiate Challenge
The Benilde Blazers broke through in the men’s division of the V-League Collegiate Challenge, outlasting the Arellano Chiefs in four grueling sets for their first victory.