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Savannah Davison is crowned MVP of the 2025 PVL Invitational, highlighting a remarkable all-around performance. [PVL Images]

Davison captures first PVL MVP as PLDT, Creamline, and Kobe Shinwa stars dominate awards

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Comments Off

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]

Suteepat Prateeptienchai captures Mandiri Indonesia Open with dominant finish

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Comments Off

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]

PLDT stuns Kobe Shinwa for back-to-back PVL titles

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Comments Off

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]

Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo for bronze in PVL 2025 Invitational Conference

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Comments Off

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]

PSC, DepEd, Hidilyn Diaz to launch Philippines’ largest weightlifting academy

August 31, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

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]

La Salle exacts revenge, stuns FEU to clinch semis berth

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

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]

Benilde Blazers stun Arellano Chiefs for first win in V-League Collegiate Challenge

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

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.

Shahriffuddin Ariffin at the Pondok Indah Golf Club. [photo credit: Asian Tour]

Shahriffuddin Ariffin edges ahead at Mandiri Indonesia Open after third round thriller

August 30, 2025Comments Off

Shahriffuddin Ariffin drained a clutch birdie on the 18th to seize a one-shot lead over Suteepat Prateeptienchai after Round 3 of the Mandiri Indonesia Open in Jakarta, setting up a winner-takes-all final day at Pondok Indah.

Mapua stuns Ateneo for first win in V-League Collegiate Challenge 2025

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

Mapua University broke through with its first win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, edging Ateneo in four thrilling sets behind Alyanna Ong and Freighanne Garcia.