![Middle blocker Kim Malabunga leads the defensive charge for the Philippines. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Kim-Malabunga-2895-1024x683.jpg)
Middle blockers and liberos of Alas Pilipinas vow to stand tall as the team’s backbone in their FIVB World Championship debut in Manila, starting Sept. 12 against Tunisia.
Filipino prospect Ian Paul Lora set for BRAVE CF debut in China
Undefeated 20-year-old lightweight Ian Paul “Choco” Lora will represent the Philippines at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, facing India’s Owais Yaqoob in his promotional debut.
MVP Sports Foundation and Ayala Foundation team up to boost Philippine athletes
The Philippine Sports Commission hailed a landmark partnership between the MVP Sports Foundation and Ayala Foundation, designed to expand support for Filipino athletes through talent identification, grassroots programs, and elite training opportunities.
PBA@50
Scoring 50 points in a PBA game is a rare feat reserved for only a handful of Filipino stars. From Allan Caidic’s legendary 79-point outburst to Arvin Tolentino’s 51-point eruption, these performances are etched in basketball history.
![Benilde players celebrate their stunning five-set win over FEU. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Benilde-vs-FEU-Benilde-3217-1024x684.jpg)
Benilde shocks FEU in five-set thriller to notch second win in V-League
College of Saint Benilde stunned defending champion FEU in a five-set classic to earn its second win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, led by Rocky Motol and Reymark Betco.
![Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, as teams stacked up on guards and wing talent to build for the future. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PBA-IMAGES143-1024x683.jpg)
Chiu goes No. 1 as Terrafirma banks on size in PBA Season 50 Draft
Ateneo big man and Gilas Pilipinas product Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, headlining a talent-filled class that saw Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio, and Chris Koon go in the top five.
![Arellano’s Laika Tudlasan unleashes a spike against Letran defenders. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-vs-CSJL-Lady-Knights-Laika-Tudlasan-1024x683.jpg)
Arellano fends off Letran to grab solo fourth in V-League Collegiate Challenge
Arellano University held off Colegio de San Juan de Letran in four sets to clinch solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Ateneo celebrates after clinching solo fourth with a sweep of Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Arellano-vs-Ateneo-Ateneo-3144-1024x684.jpg)
Ateneo sweeps Arellano to secure solo fourth in V-League
Ateneo de Manila University swept Arellano University to lock in solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, eliminating NU from semifinal contention.
![Adamson’s Shaina Nitura rises for a kill against Ateneo defenders. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-Ateneo-Blue-Eagles-vs-Adamson-Lady-Falcons-Shaina-Nitura-3-1024x683.jpg)
Adamson sweeps Ateneo to complete perfect V-League eliminations
Adamson University closed the preliminary round with a flawless 7-0 record after sweeping Ateneo in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Laika Tudlasan powers through Perpetual’s blockers for one of her 26 spikes. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2025-UPHSD-Lady-Altas-vs-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Laika-Tudlasan-1024x683.jpg)
Arellano outlasts Perpetual in five sets to keep V-League semifinal hopes alive
Arellano University stayed alive in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge after pulling off a five-set win over Perpetual Help to boost its Final Four chances.