![PLDT faces a pivotal showdown that could redefine its knockout path. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Galeries-vs.-PLDT-Majoy-Baron-52201-1024x682.jpg)
With the PVL quarterfinal field set but the rankings still fluid heading into Monday, Nov. 24, teams are navigating a tense finish that could drastically alter their knockout paths.
![Champions Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons headline the women's podium finishers. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EM-4202-1024x682.jpg)
Rondina, Pons battle back to capture PNVF Beach Volleyball Invitational crown
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons rallied past Alas teammates Sunny Villapando and Dij Rodriguez to claim the women’s title at the PNVF Beach Volleyball Invitational in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Gatorade, DepEd roll out nationwide Fuel Tomorrow Academy for student athletes
Gatorade and the Department of Education have launched the Fuel Tomorrow Academy, a multi-phase program designed to improve hydration habits, movement, and sports access for junior high school students nationwide.
![Garcia celebrates a key point as Criss Cross closes out a tight endgame. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-CKC-vs-UST-Jude-Garcia2-1024x683.jpg)
Jude Garcia named first Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week
Jude Garcia earned the season’s first Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honor after spearheading Criss Cross through a dominant stretch in the Invitational Conference.
![The Alas Pilipinas U16 squad celebrates its successful world championship qualification after the Asian tournament. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-16-girls-2-1024x624.png)
Alas U16 vaults to world No. 25 after historic Asian run
The Alas Pilipinas girls’ under-16 squad surged to world No. 25 after its breakthrough qualifying run for the 2026 FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship, marking the highest ranking ever reached by a Philippine volleyball team.
![Scottie Thompson fills the stat sheet ahead of another Gilas assignment. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES1733-1024x659.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra steadies late to repel Phoenix Super LPG and boost playoff hopes
Barangay Ginebra survived a late collapse and outlasted Phoenix Super LPG in a tight All-Filipino showdown, regaining momentum before the league break.
Muhammad Mokaev sets sights on BRAVE CF bantamweight crown
Fresh from claiming the BRAVE CF Flyweight World Championship, Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev is already challenging Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić for a high-stakes showdown.
![The Alas Pilipinas men’s squad strike an arrival pose at the Kaohsiung International Airport on Sunday, November 16. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-men-1024x417.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas men’s team begins SEA Games training camp in Taiwan
The Philippines’ Alas Pilipinas men’s team kicked off its two-week SEA Games training camp in Taiwan, preparing with six friendly matches ahead of the Thailand 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Gboy Dela Vega seals the comeback for UST–Gameville against FEU–DN Steel. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-FEU-Tamaraws-v-UST-Golden-Spikers-GBoy-De-Vega-3-1024x682.jpg)
UST–Gameville rallies from two sets down to reach Spikers’ Turf semifinals
UST–Gameville overcame a two-set deficit to stun FEU–DN Steel, 22–25, 20–25, 25–23, 25–23, 15–13, securing a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Greg Dolor powers PGJC-Navy to a late victory over VNS. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-VNS-v-PGJC-Greg-Dolor-2-1024x682.jpg)
PGJC-Navy ends Spikers’ Turf campaign with late victory over VNS
PGJC-Navy closed out its Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference campaign with a hard-fought win over VNS, powered by captain Greg Dolor’s standout performance.