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The Alas Pilipinas U16 squad celebrates its successful world championship qualification after the Asian tournament. [PNVF photo]

Alas U16 vaults to world No. 25 after historic Asian run

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Comments Off

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]

Barangay Ginebra steadies late to repel Phoenix Super LPG and boost playoff hopes

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Comments Off

Barangay Ginebra survived a late collapse and outlasted Phoenix Super LPG in a tight All-Filipino showdown, regaining momentum before the league break.

Mokaev issuing a direct challenge to Nikolić after BRAVE 100.

Muhammad Mokaev sets sights on BRAVE CF bantamweight crown

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025Comments Off

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]

Alas Pilipinas men’s team begins SEA Games training camp in Taiwan

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025Comments Off

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]

UST–Gameville rallies from two sets down to reach Spikers’ Turf semifinals

November 16, 2025Comments Off

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]

PGJC-Navy ends Spikers’ Turf campaign with late victory over VNS

November 16, 2025Comments Off

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.

Erika Santos delivers a composed performance to earn PVL Player of the Week honors. [PVL Images]

Erika Santos earns PVL Player of the Week after powering Cignal surge

November 16, 2025Comments Off

Erika Santos collected the PVL Player of the Week honor after steering Cignal’s mid-conference rise with a composed and commanding performance.

Criss Cross players celebrate a key point during their comeback win at the Paco Arena. [Spikers Turf images]

Criss Cross completes sweep, storms into Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semis

November 16, 2025Comments Off

Criss Cross wrapped up a flawless run on Sunday, Nov. 16, securing a semifinals berth after rallying past Alpha Insurance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.

Ekpharit Wu’s composed finish at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open secured his maiden Asian Tour victory and a major jump in the Order of Merit. [Asian Tour photo]

Ekpharit Wu captures Taiwan Glass Taifong Open crown in breakthrough finish

November 16, 2025Comments Off

Rookie Ekpharit Wu surged past home bet Hung Chien-yao down the stretch on Sunday, Nov. 16, to secure his first Asian Tour title at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open.